Effective Date: October 28, 2025
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to HireThyNeighbor.com (“Website”), owned and operated by HBWM.com Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Website.
Hire Thy Neighbor is an online directory designed to connect consumers with local service providers for personal care, home, beauty, repair, and related services.
2. Overview & Scope
These Terms apply to all Website users, including visitors, consumers, account holders, and businesses. Hire Thy Neighbor (HTN) provides listing, search, review, and promotional features. We do not directly provide or control the services offered by listed providers and are not a party to any transaction between users.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or list a business on the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and can form a binding contract under applicable law.
4. Account Registration & Security
4.1 Account Creation
Consumers may create free accounts to search, save favorites, contact providers, and leave reviews.
Businesses may create free basic listings or purchase enhanced listings.
4.2 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for maintaining secure login credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use. We are not liable for loss or damage resulting from your failure to maintain account security.
5. Right to Refuse, Suspend, or Remove Accounts
We reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or remove any account, listing, or content at our sole discretion, including for suspected fraud, illegal activity, or violation of these Terms.
6. Listings, Payments, and Refunds
6.1 Free Listings
Businesses may create basic listings that include limited information.
6.2 Enhanced (Paid) Listings
Paid listings include additional features such as images, priority placement, and extended descriptions. Pricing and features are listed on the Website and may change without notice.
6.3 Payments
All payments are processed through third-party processors. We do not store full payment card information.
6.4 Refunds & Renewals
Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. Auto-renewal terms, where applicable, are disclosed at purchase, and users can cancel renewals through their account or by contacting us.
7. User Content: Listings, Reviews, and Submissions
7.1 Definition
“User Content” includes business listings, reviews, photos, comments, or other material submitted to the Website.
7.2 User Responsibilities
By submitting content, you affirm that:
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You own or have the right to share the content.
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The content is accurate and lawful.
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It does not infringe intellectual property or privacy rights.
7.3 License
You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your content to operate and promote the Website.
7.4 Moderation
We reserve the right to edit or remove any content at our discretion.
7.5 Reviews
Reviews must be truthful, based on actual experiences, and may not include defamatory, false, or incentivized statements.
8. Code of Conduct
Users agree to:
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Communicate respectfully and avoid harassment, hate speech, or defamatory content.
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Provide truthful, accurate information.
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Comply with all applicable laws.
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Avoid spam, fraud, or exploitation of the platform.
Violation of these standards may result in account termination.
9. No Endorsement or Guarantee
Hire Thy Neighbor does not verify or guarantee the accuracy, legality, or quality of services offered by listed providers. Users are solely responsible for verifying credentials, licenses, and suitability before hiring.
10. Prohibited Services & Illegal Activity
Businesses may not list or promote illegal or inappropriate services. We may remove any listing or cooperate with law enforcement as required.
11. Safety Tips
We encourage safe practices such as:
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Meeting providers in public when possible.
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Requesting identification, proof of insurance, and references.
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Using secure payment methods.
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Trusting your instincts and avoiding unsafe situations.
These tips are advisory only and do not create a duty or liability for HTN.
12. Intellectual Property
All Website content, logos, design, and code are owned by HBWM.com Inc. and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy or distribute materials without permission.
If you believe content on the Website infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice as outlined in Section 13.
13. DMCA Notice & Copyright Policy
If you believe that material on our Website infringes your copyright, send a written notice containing:
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Your name, address, and contact information.
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Identification of the copyrighted work.
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The URL of the allegedly infringing material.
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A statement under penalty of perjury that your claim is made in good faith.
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Your physical or electronic signature.
Send to:
Email: hello at hirethyneighbor.com
Mail: 4057 Riley Fuzzel, Ste 500-117, Spring, TX 77386
We will respond per applicable law.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content and services are provided “as is” and “as available.” HBWM.com Inc. disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HBWM.com Inc. shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, even if advised of their possibility. Our aggregate liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to Hire Thy Neighbor in the twelve months preceding the claim.
16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HBWM.com Inc., its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims or damages arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.
17. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms or other reasons.
18. Governing Law & Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas (Montgomery County), without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Texas.
19. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
20. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, contact:
HBWM.com Inc. (d/b/a Hire Thy Neighbor)
Email: hello at hirethyneighbor.com
Address: 4057 Riley Fuzzel, Ste 500-117, Spring, TX 77386