General Terms of Use (GTU)

Plateforme “Trouve Ton Pro à Saint-Martin”

1 – Platform Publisher

The platform “Trouve Ton Pro à Saint-Martin” is published by:

TERRE D’INITIATIVES CARAÏBES
SASU with a share capital of €1,000
Registered with the Trade and Companies Register of Basse-Terre
SIREN: 10002698800012
Registered office: 1024 Le Flamboyant – Baie Nettlé – 97150 Saint-Martin

Represented by its President: Valérie Daizey

Email: contact@tonprosxm.com

Publishing Director: Valérie Daizey

Hosting provider: Hetzner Online

2- Purpose

These General Terms of Use aim to define the conditions for accessing and using the “Trouve Ton Pro à Saint-Martin” platform, which enables connections between users and professionals.

3-Definitions

Platform: website www.tonprosxm.com “Trouve Ton Pro à Saint-Martin”

User: any person accessing the platform

Client: user searching for a professional

Professional: service provider listed on the platform

4- Access to the Platform

Access to the platform is free for users.

Consultation of profiles is unrestricted.
Connecting with professionals requires the creation of an account.

The registration of professionals is subject to prior approval.

The platform may suspend or refuse access in the event of non-compliance with the GTU.

5-Operation of the Service

The platform allows:

searching for professionals / viewing profiles / direct contact between users and professionals / sending quote requests / posting reviews

The platform does not guarantee either the availability of professionals or the conclusion of a contract.

6 – Role of the Platform

The platform acts exclusively as a technical intermediary.

It does not intervene:

in the performance of services

in negotiations

in the conclusion of contracts

The platform is not a party to contracts concluded between clients and professionals.

7 – Obligations of Professionals

The professional undertakes to:

provide accurate and up-to-date information

comply with applicable regulations

hold the required insurance policies

adopt fair and professional conduct

The professional is solely responsible for the services provided.

8 – Verification and “Certified Pro” Badge

The platform may verify certain information (identity, activity, legal existence).

The “Certified Pro” badge is based on an internal and occasional verification process.

It does not constitute either a guarantee of quality, continuous monitoring, or official certification.

The platform does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.

9 – Obligations of Users

Users undertake to:

provide accurate information

use the platform fairly and lawfully

not publish fraudulent or abusive content

Any abusive behavior may result in suspension of the account.

10 – Ranking and Listing of Professionals

Professionals listed on the platform are displayed according to objective criteria intended to facilitate user searches. Ranking is based exclusively on objective and transparent criteria, without commercial influence.

Ranking may notably be influenced by:

reviews posted by users

the completeness and updating of profiles

the relevance of the information with regard to the search performed

By default, ranking is based on objective and transparent criteria, without commercial influence.

However, the platform reserves the right to offer, in the future, visibility or promotional options, particularly as part of specific offers.

In such cases:

sponsored or promoted content will be clearly identified

ranking criteria will be explained transparently

users will be informed of the existence of any commercial relationship influencing the ranking

In the absence of active commercial promotion, results may also be displayed in chronological order (registration or profile update date).

The platform reserves the right to modify ranking criteria in order to improve service quality and the relevance of results.

No professional currently benefits from sponsored ranking.

11 – Customer Reviews

The platform allows users to post reviews regarding listed professionals.

11.1 Conditions for Posting Reviews

Reviews must:

be based on a genuine experience with the professional

be written objectively, honestly, and respectfully

not contain defamatory, insulting, or unlawful statements

The platform reserves the right to request any information necessary to verify the authenticity of the experience (communications, quotes, invoices, etc.).

11.2 Moderation Process

Reviews are subject to automated and/or human moderation before or after publication.

The following may notably be rejected or removed:

fraudulent or manifestly inaccurate reviews

reviews unrelated to an actual service

abusive or unlawful content

The platform reserves the right not to publish or to remove any review that does not comply with these rules, without any obligation to justify its decision.

11.3 Transparency and Review Ranking

Reviews are displayed chronologically or according to their relevance.

The platform may use an overall rating based on all published reviews.

No financial compensation is granted in exchange for posting a review.

11.4 Right of Reply for Professionals

Professionals concerned by a review have a right of reply.

Their response is published under conditions similar to those applicable to the original review.

11.5 No Guarantee

The platform does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of published reviews.

Reviews solely reflect the opinions of their authors.

11.6 Reporting

Any user or professional may report a disputed review via the platform.

After review, the platform may:

maintain the review

modify it

or remove it

12 – Liability

The platform shall not be held liable for:

the quality of services provided

damage resulting from an intervention

disputes between users and professionals

information provided by professionals

Liability is limited to direct and foreseeable damages related to the technical operation of the platform.

The platform shall not be held liable in cases of:

force majeure

service interruption

data loss

13 – Disputes Between Users and Professionals

Disputes must be resolved directly between the parties.

The platform may intervene on an optional basis, without any obligation of result.

14 – Consumer Mediation

In accordance with the French Consumer Code, users may refer free of charge to a consumer mediator:

[Name of mediator to be completed – e.g., CM2C or CNPM]

15 – Suspension / Deletion of Accounts

The platform may suspend or delete an account in the event of:

violation of the GTU

fraud

damage to the platform’s reputation or image

16 – Personal Data

Data is processed in compliance with the GDPR.

Purposes:

account management

facilitating connections between users and professionals

service improvement

Legal basis: performance of the service.

Users have the following rights:

access

rectification

deletion

objection

Contact: contact@tonprosxm.com

A complete privacy policy is available.

17 – Intellectual Property

All content on the platform is protected.

Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

18 – Availability

The platform strives to ensure continuous access without guarantee.

19 – Security and Fraudulent Use

The following are prohibited:

fake reviews

identity theft or impersonation

misuse of the service

abusive solicitation

20 – Modification of the GTU

The GTU may be modified at any time.

Users will be informed in the event of substantial modifications.

21 – Applicable Law

The GTU are governed by French law.

Jurisdiction: courts of Basse-Terre.