Terms of Use for Abydous

Effective Date: June 5, 2020

Welcome to Abydous (hereinafter referred to as the "Website" or "Service"). Please read these Terms of Use carefully before browsing the website or using any of the services provided through it.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Abydous website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be fully bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, please stop using the website and its associated services immediately.


2. Eligibility and Legal Age

This website and its marketplace services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. By using the website and conducting any purchase transaction, you warrant and represent that you are at least 18 years old and possess the full legal capacity and legitimate financial means to complete transactions.


3. User Accounts and Security

When creating an account on the Abydous website, you agree to:

  • Provide true, accurate, and completely updated information (including contact and shipping details).

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and password.

  • Accept full responsibility for any activities or payments that occur under your account.

  • Notify the website administration immediately via email (info@abydous.com) upon noticing any unauthorized use or breach of your account security.


4. User-Generated Content (Text, Images, Voice, and Comments)

The website allows users to publish their own content, subject to the following conditions:

  • Ownership and Responsibility: You retain ownership of the intellectual property rights for the content you publish. However, you assume sole legal responsibility for any text, image, voice recording, or comment you upload.

  • License to the Website: By publishing content on Abydous, you grant the website a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to display, host, and distribute this content across the platform for the sole purpose of operating the service. This license does not permit the website to use your content for external marketing or advertising without your explicit consent.

  • Voice Content: Any voice comments or voice posts you upload must be your own original voice or you must have obtained proper permission. Impersonating another person through voice content is strictly prohibited.

  • Prohibited Content: It is strictly forbidden to publish any content that violates the intellectual property rights of others, or contains offensive, pornographic, hate-instigating, defamatory, or unlawful materials. The website reserves the right to remove any violating content without prior notice.

  • Reporting Mechanism: Users can report any violating content by using the "Report" button available on the platform. The administration will review the report within 48 hours and take appropriate action.


5. Purchase Terms and Financial Transactions (Goods and Services)

  • Pricing and Description: We strive to ensure the accuracy of prices and details of the goods and services displayed. However, the website reserves the right to correct any errors in pricing or descriptions and to cancel any order accepted based on incorrect information.

  • Electronic Payment: All payments are processed through secure electronic payment gateways operated by third parties. The website does not store your full credit card information.

  • Cancellation and Refund Policy: All purchases of goods or services are subject to the website's approved return and exchange policy. You may request a refund within 14 days from the date of purchase for tangible products (excluding digital downloads, services already rendered, or perishable goods). A shipping fee may be deducted where applicable. To cancel an order or request a refund, you must contact customer support to review the status and eligibility of the order/service.


6. Prohibited Conduct and Acceptable Use

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes. It is strictly prohibited to perform any of the following actions:

  • Using the service for any fraudulent activities or counterfeiting purchase transactions.

  • Uploading or transmitting any viruses, malware, or malicious files that may damage the website's infrastructure.

  • Using automated systems (such as robots, crawlers, or scrapers) to extract data or content from the website without prior written permission.

  • Impersonating any individual, entity, or brand.

  • Uploading voice content that impersonates another person without their explicit consent.


7. Website Intellectual Property

All rights are reserved to Abydous. The original content available on this website (excluding user-generated content), including texts, graphics, logos, icons, designs, software, and source codes, is the exclusive property of the website and is protected by international intellectual property and copyright laws. It may not be reproduced or used commercially without express written consent.


8. Termination of Accounts and Service

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your account and block your access to the website if you violate any of these terms.

  • For non-serious violations: We will provide a warning and a reasonable period (e.g., 7 days) to remedy the issue before taking action.

  • For serious violations: Such as fraud, illegal activity, counterfeit transactions, or repeated infringement of others' rights, we may terminate immediately without prior notice.

No legal or financial liability shall be assumed towards you in such cases.


9. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

The Abydous website and its services are provided on an "As Is" and "As Available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of uninterrupted service.

The website shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from your use of the website, malfunctions of external payment gateways, or any temporary loss of data.


10. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceeding against Abydous, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at info@abydous.com. Both parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations within 30 days. If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably, either party may then seek legal remedies in accordance with the governing law below.


11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws in force in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Any disputes or legal claims arising from financial transactions or the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Egypt.


12. Amendments to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will post amendments directly on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top.

  • For material changes (e.g., changes to refund policy, user data usage, or account termination rights), we will notify users via email at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

  • Your continued use of the website or making purchases after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.


13. Contact Information

For any inquiries or complaints regarding the Terms of Use, to report a violation, or to follow up on purchases and refunds, you can contact us directly via:

Email: info@abydous.com