Welcome to SoMD Local ("SoMD Local," "Directory," "we," "us," or "our"). SoMD Local is a community business directory serving Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert counties in Southern Maryland, connecting residents with trusted, locally-owned businesses.
By claiming a listing, creating an account, accessing, or using SoMD Local, you ("Business Owner," "User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Directory.
IMPORTANT: These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SoMD Local, operated by Reynolds Properties Group LLC. Please read them carefully.
"User" or "Visitor": Any individual who accesses or browses the Directory.
"Business Owner": An individual or entity that has claimed a listing or created an account on the Directory.
"Listing": A business profile displayed on the Directory, whether compiled by SoMD Local from public sources or submitted by a Business Owner.
"Free Listing": A basic business profile provided at no cost.
"Premium Listing": A paid subscription listing with enhanced placement, features, or visibility as described at the time of purchase.
"Claim": The process by which a Business Owner verifies authority over a Listing and gains the ability to manage it.
"Content": Any text, images, logos, hours, descriptions, reviews, or other material submitted to the Directory.
SoMD Local provides a public business directory with the following core features:
SoMD Local is an information directory, not a broker, agent, contractor, or transaction participant. We do not provide the goods or services offered by listed businesses. We do not verify licensure, insurance, certification, workmanship, or business practices unless expressly stated. Any transaction, agreement, or dispute between you and a listed business is solely between you and that business.
Inclusion in the Directory does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, certification, or any affiliation between SoMD Local and the listed business.
As a Business Owner, you agree to:
By claiming a Listing, you represent and warrant that:
You are solely responsible for all Content you submit. You agree not to submit Content that is false, misleading, unlawful, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or infringing on the rights of others.
Basic listings are provided at no cost. SoMD Local compiles basic listing information from publicly available sources. Listing in the Directory does not create any obligation on the part of the business.
By submitting Content to the Directory, you grant SoMD Local a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, and distribute that Content on the Directory and in related promotional materials. You retain ownership of your Content.
We may edit, reject, suspend, reposition, or remove any Listing or Content at our discretion, including material that is inaccurate, unlawful, offensive, or inconsistent with the purpose of the Directory.
Business Owners may request correction or removal of a Listing at any time by contacting [email protected]. We will process removal requests within a reasonable time.
Premium Listings are sold as recurring subscriptions billed at the price and interval displayed at checkout. Payments are processed by Stripe. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel.
Charges will appear on your billing statement as SOMDLOCAL.
You may cancel at any time by contacting [email protected]. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Premium features remain active through the end of that period, after which the Listing reverts to a Free Listing.
Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by law or issued at our discretion. We do not provide partial refunds for unused portions of a billing period.
We may change subscription pricing with at least thirty (30) days' notice. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
Premium Listings provide enhanced placement and features. SoMD Local does not guarantee any specific number of views, inquiries, leads, customers, or revenue resulting from a Listing.
Where reviews are enabled, content must reflect a genuine experience with the business. Fake, incentivized, or competitor-submitted reviews are prohibited.
We may remove reviews or other user Content at our discretion but are not obligated to monitor, verify, or moderate it. We do not endorse opinions expressed by users.
Business Owners may be permitted to respond to reviews. Responses must remain professional and must not disclose private customer information.
By providing your phone number and checking the SMS opt-in checkbox on our website, listing claim form, or funnel, you consent to receive SMS text messages and automated or prerecorded calls from SoMD Local. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on your account activity and preferences. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP" to the short code or phone number from which you received the message. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, you can reply with the keyword "HELP" for more assistance, or you can get help directly at [email protected].
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
We never sell or share phone numbers for third-party marketing purposes. For more information on how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy at www.somdlocal.com/privacy.
You agree not to:
All Directory software, designs, trademarks, the SoMD Local name and logo, and documentation are the exclusive property of SoMD Local and Reynolds Properties Group LLC. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Directory without express written consent.
THE DIRECTORY IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SoMD Local does not warrant that:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SOMD LOCAL, REYNOLDS PROPERTIES GROUP LLC, AND THEIR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, including but not limited to loss of profits, business, data, or business opportunities, arising out of or related to your use of the Directory or your dealings with any listed business.
SoMD Local's total liability for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the greater of the total fees paid by you to SoMD Local in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100).
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SoMD Local, Reynolds Properties Group LLC, and their officers, members, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from your use of the Directory, your Content, or your violation of these Terms.
You may terminate your account or request removal of your Listing at any time by contacting support. Outstanding subscription fees remain due upon termination.
SoMD Local may suspend or terminate your account or Listing immediately if you:
Upon termination, your access to Listing management tools will cease. SoMD Local may retain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Sections 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16 survive termination.
Before initiating formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact SoMD Local at [email protected] and attempt to resolve any dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.
Any dispute not resolved informally shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall take place in Maryland, USA, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS OR CLASS ARBITRATION.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SoMD Local.
SoMD Local may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated Terms on the Directory. Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be communicated via email or on-site notification.
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without SoMD Local's prior written consent. SoMD Local may assign these Terms freely.
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
SoMD Local Operated by Reynolds Properties Group LLC Email: [email protected] Website: www.somdlocal.com