Terms of service

These terms of service (“Terms”) establish the legal agreement between You (“You”, “Your”) and Merchantum (“Company”, “We,” “Us,” “Our”). These Terms govern Your access to and use of this Website, Company’s services (“Services”) as described in these Terms, and any related materials. By accessing or using this Website and/or Services, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. If You do not agree, You must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

Definitions

Website — the website located at the domain “merchantum.com”, any related subdomains and pages, with any related content and materials.

Merchant — a legal entity of any form, seeking to use the Company’s Services to connect card acquiring services and/or settlements, and/or any other payment options described on the Website or proposed by the Company via other communication channels.

Financial Institutions — acquiring banks, commercial banks, payment facilitators or any other financial institutions who hold applicable licenses and are authorized to provide the Services.

ICO — International Card Organizations (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express etc).

Payment Processing — processing of transactions which originate from orders placed at the Merchant’s point of sale, agreed with Financial Institutions and the Company, and made with the use of payment cards of available ICO or other available payment methods.

Services —  (i) any financial services offered by the Company at the moment, including but not limited to Payment Processing and Settlements, and/or (ii) any applicable technical integration, support and other services which the Company may offer.

Payment Gateway — a technical platform provided by the Company to connect the Merchant’s point of sale to the Financial Institutions.

Settlement — payout of funds owed to the Merchant for the Payment Processing for the relevant period, with all fees deducted, as agreed by the Merchant, Financial Institution and the Company in applicable agreements, which the Company may facilitate, and which is processed in accordance to individual agreements between the Merchant, Financial Institution and the Company.

Acceptance 

By using this Website, You confirm that You are of legal age to form a binding agreement, and that all information provided during Your use of the Website and communications with the Company is accurate and truthful. Accessing the Website implies acceptance of these Terms, including any modifications as described in the “Modification of Terms” section below.

Website use and restrictions

You agree that Your use of the Website shall be in full compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws. You agree not to:
(i) Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights;
(ii) Interfere with the functionality or security of the Website;
(iii) Use automated tools such as bots or scrapers to access Website content;
(iv) Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code;
(v)Impersonate another individual or entity, or misrepresent Your affiliation.

Unauthorized use of this Website may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.

Intellectual property

All content, designs, trademarks, logos, text, and other materials available on this Website are the intellectual property of the Company. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute any materials without Company’s prior written consent. Any unauthorized use may result in civil or criminal liability.

Services

The Company acts as an introducer who (i) introduces Merchants to Financial Institutions, and/or (ii) provides the Merchants with the Services by means of connecting them to the Payment Gateway, and/or (iii) facilitates the Settlements, and/or (iv) assists with technical integration, provides technical maintenance, supports the Merchants with organizational and other questions related to the Services.

By using this Website and/or Services, You confirm that You will ensure the following:
(i) all information You supply to the Company must be accurate and up-to-date;
(ii) You use the Services solely for lawful purposes;
(iii) You refrain from engaging in activities involving sanctioned regions and/or sanctions persons (OFAC, OFSI and other sanction regimes that apply will be communicated individually);
(iv) Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws.

Limitation of warranty and liability

This Website and the Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Your use of the Website the Services.

Links to third-party websites

The Website may include links to other third-party websites. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the content of these websites, as We have no control over their content or operation. You visit such websites entirely at Your own risk.

Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will take effect upon posting on this Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. It is Your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company, its members,  managers, officers, employees, agents, representatives, suppliers and  content and service providers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with Your use of the Website and/or any Services.

Termination of use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate Your access to the Website and/or Services at Our sole discretion if You violate these Terms or engage in unauthorized or harmful activities. Upon termination, Your right to use the Website ceases immediately.

By using this Website and Services, You agree to these Terms and acknowledge that You have read and understood them fully. For any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the Contact section of the Website or at info@merchantum.com.