Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions of Use

 

Mefthe.com

Effective Date: June 27, 2020

1. Agreement to These Terms

Welcome to Mefthe.com (“Mefthe,” “Website,” “Platform,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Mefthe.com is owned and operated by Addis Solutions LLC, a Maryland limited liability company.

By accessing, browsing, registering for, posting on, purchasing services from, or otherwise using Mefthe.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”).

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use this Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Addis Solutions LLC.

2. About Mefthe

Mefthe.com is an online marketplace and community platform that allows users to:

  • Post classified advertisements

  • Advertise rooms and apartments for rent

  • Advertise homes for sale

  • Promote businesses

  • Advertise professional services

  • Post employment opportunities

  • Promote community events

  • Advertise products

  • Advertise vehicles

  • Promote rental properties

  • Connect buyers and sellers

  • Connect landlords and tenants

  • Display advertisements from third parties

  • Use financial calculators including mortgage, affordability and other real estate related calculators

Mefthe serves the Ethiopian, Eritrean, Habesha, African and broader communities throughout the United States and internationally.

Mefthe acts solely as an advertising and communication platform. We are not a party to transactions between users.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least eighteen (18) years old to use this Website.

By using Mefthe, you represent that:

  • You are legally capable of entering into contracts.

  • Information you provide is accurate.

  • You will comply with all applicable laws.

4. User Accounts

Certain services require account registration.

You agree to:

  • Provide truthful information.

  • Keep your password confidential.

  • Be responsible for all activities under your account.

  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.

5. User Listings and Advertisements

Users are solely responsible for all content they publish.

You represent that:

  • You own or have permission to publish your content.

  • Your listing is truthful.

  • Your listing complies with federal, state and local laws.

  • Photos accurately represent the advertised item or service.

Examples include:

  • Rental listings

  • Business advertisements

  • Job postings

  • Service advertisements

  • Event promotions

  • Classified ads

Users are solely responsible for negotiating, completing and fulfilling transactions.

6. Prohibited Content

You may not post:

  • False or misleading advertisements

  • Fraudulent listings

  • Stolen property

  • Illegal products

  • Counterfeit goods

  • Weapons prohibited by law

  • Illegal drugs

  • Adult or pornographic material

  • Hate speech

  • Threatening content

  • Harassment

  • Copyright-infringing material

  • Malware

  • Spam

  • Pyramid schemes

  • Gambling services where prohibited

  • Discriminatory housing advertisements prohibited by law

We reserve the right to remove any content without notice.

7. Housing Listings

Users posting housing advertisements agree to comply with:

  • Federal Fair Housing laws

  • Maryland Fair Housing laws

  • All applicable local housing regulations

Mefthe does not verify:

  • Property ownership

  • Property condition

  • Rental availability

  • Rental pricing

  • Landlord identity

Prospective tenants should independently verify all information before entering into agreements.

8. Business Directory Listings

Businesses advertising on Mefthe represent that:

  • Their business is legally authorized to operate.

  • Licenses required by law have been obtained.

  • Information provided is accurate.

Business listings do not constitute endorsements by Addis Solutions LLC.

9. Mortgage, Affordability and Financial Calculators

Mefthe provides calculators for informational and educational purposes only.

Calculator results are estimates and:

  • Are not financial advice.

  • Are not legal advice.

  • Are not lending decisions.

  • Do not constitute loan approval.

  • Are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Interest rates, taxes, insurance premiums, HOA fees, closing costs and other variables may differ significantly from actual amounts.

Users should consult qualified financial professionals, lenders, attorneys or tax advisors before making financial decisions.

10. No Real Estate Brokerage Services

Mefthe is not:

  • A real estate broker

  • A mortgage lender

  • A loan originator

  • A property management company

  • An escrow company

We merely provide a platform where users may advertise services and properties.

11. Communications

By submitting information to Mefthe, you consent to receiving communications including:

  • Email

  • Telephone calls

  • SMS messages

  • Marketing communications

  • Service notifications

You may opt out of promotional communications where applicable.

12. Information Submitted Through Forms

Information submitted through calculators, inquiry forms, advertising forms or contact forms may be:

  • Stored securely

  • Reviewed by Website administrators

  • Shared with advertisers or service providers relevant to your inquiry

  • Used for customer service

  • Used for marketing and promotional purposes

By submitting information, you consent to these uses.

13. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy explains:

  • Information collected

  • Cookies

  • Analytics

  • Advertising technologies

  • Data retention

  • Security practices

  • User rights

14. Third-Party Advertisements

The Website may contain:

  • Google Ads

  • Banner advertisements

  • Sponsored listings

  • Embedded YouTube videos

  • External links

  • Affiliate advertisements

We are not responsible for:

  • Third-party products

  • Third-party services

  • Third-party websites

  • Third-party privacy practices

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

15. Paid Advertising Services

Advertisers purchasing featured listings or promotional services acknowledge that:

  • Fees are payable in advance unless otherwise agreed.

  • Listing durations are specified at the time of purchase.

  • We reserve the right to reject advertisements that violate these Terms.

  • Placement of advertisements may vary based on Website design, user experience, or promotional campaigns.

Unless required by law or expressly stated otherwise, advertising fees are non-refundable once the service has begun.

16. Intellectual Property

All Website content including:

  • Logos

  • Graphics

  • Software

  • Source code

  • Calculators

  • Databases

  • Text

  • Design

  • Layout

  • Branding

is owned by Addis Solutions LLC or licensed to us.

You may not reproduce, copy, modify, distribute or exploit Website content without written permission.

17. User-Generated Content License

By posting content, you grant Addis Solutions LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Display

  • Publish

  • Store

  • Reproduce

  • Promote

  • Modify formatting

  • Distribute

your submitted content in connection with operating and promoting Mefthe.

Ownership of your content remains with you.

18. Reporting Fraud

Users should immediately report:

  • Fraudulent listings

  • Scam attempts

  • Identity theft

  • Copyright violations

  • Fake advertisements

We reserve the right to investigate reports but are under no obligation to resolve disputes between users.

19. Disclaimer of Warranties

Mefthe is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Addis Solutions LLC disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of:

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Accuracy

  • Availability

  • Reliability

  • Non-infringement

We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free access to the Website. (ethics.maryland.gov)

20. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law, Addis Solutions LLC, its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates and partners shall not be liable for:

  • Lost profits

  • Lost income

  • Lost business opportunities

  • Property damage

  • Personal injury

  • Identity theft

  • Fraud committed by users

  • Indirect damages

  • Consequential damages

  • Incidental damages

  • Punitive damages

arising from the use of Mefthe.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue using it.

21. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Addis Solutions LLC from any claims, liabilities, damages, expenses and attorney’s fees arising from:

  • Your use of the Website

  • Your advertisements

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of applicable laws

  • Your infringement of another person’s rights

22. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Remove listings

  • Suspend accounts

  • Terminate accounts

  • Restrict access

at any time and without prior notice if we believe a user has violated these Terms or engaged in unlawful or harmful conduct.

23. Copyright Complaints

If you believe material on Mefthe infringes your copyright, please provide:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work

  • Identification of the infringing material

  • Your contact information

  • A statement made under penalty of perjury that your complaint is accurate

  • Your physical or electronic signature

We will review and respond to valid notices as required by applicable law.

24. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time.

Updated Terms become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. (211 Maryland)

25. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law principles. (CompHub)

26. Venue and Jurisdiction

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the use of Mefthe shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Maryland.

You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts. (CompHub)

27. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. (CompHub)

28. Waiver

Failure by Addis Solutions LLC to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of any rights.

29. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional policies posted on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Addis Solutions LLC concerning your use of Mefthe.

30. Contact Information

Addis Solutions LLC
Owner and Operator of Mefthe.com

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, users may contact Addis Solutions LLC through the contact information provided on Mefthe.com.