Foras Platform Terms of Use

Welcome to the Foras Platform. Please read the following terms and conditions carefully before using this platform. By using the platform, you are deemed to have automatically agreed to these terms and conditions and to the applicable laws, even if you do not register or subscribe.

Chapter One: Definitions

Platform: The “Foras” platform, owned and operated by Al Sharq Technology Solutions LLC and ..................................... (the legal operating entity registered under the laws of the State of Qatar), both affiliated with Dar Al Sharq Group LLC, and referred to in this policy as the “Owner”. The platform provides and manages technical services for creating online stores for merchants and publishing promotional offers and discounts for stores.

Online Store Creation Service: A set of tools and technical infrastructure provided by the platform to enable merchants to create their own online stores without any intervention by the platform in managing, operating, or contracting through such stores.

Merchant: Any natural or legal person licensed to conduct a commercial activity.

User: Any natural or legal person who accesses, browses, or benefits from the platform or its content, whether registered or not.

Offers: Any discounts, promotional campaigns, or prices related to products published by stores.

Online Store: An independent digital store created by a merchant through the platform to display and sell products or services under the merchant’s sole responsibility.

Applicable Laws: All laws, regulations, and decisions in force in the State of Qatar, particularly laws related to commerce, consumer protection, and electronic transactions.

Chapter Two: Scope of Application and Use of the Platform

These terms and conditions constitute a valid and complete legal contract, binding upon users and merchants, and enforceable against them. No party may withdraw from or terminate them so long as they produce legal effects.

The description of services and sub-pages of the platform form an integral part of these terms and conditions.

Minors under the age of eighteen (18) are not permitted to browse or use the platform except under the supervision of their legal guardians in accordance with applicable Qatari law.

The display or circulation of any products or services that infringe trademarks or intellectual property rights in any form is strictly prohibited.

Upon logging in, you agree to receive all automated emails generated by the platform’s system, and you may also be contacted by phone for review purposes.

The platform makes every effort to provide the most accurate and up-to-date content. However, content is provided “as is”, and the platform shall not be liable for any errors in displayed materials, service interruptions, or any damage suffered by any user or merchant (including consequential losses) arising from reliance on such content. Use of the services is entirely at the user’s or merchant’s own risk.

Users and merchants are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of their login credentials. Any activity conducted through the account shall be the account holder’s responsibility.

The platform may use personal information to provide its services and may request identity documents from users and merchants, as well as documents verifying ownership of payment methods.

The platform shall not transfer personal information to third parties unless required by law or by order of a competent authority.

The platform does not collect or store any credit card details unless expressly authorized by the user or merchant. If your data is compromised or your account shows unauthorized activity, you must immediately reset your password and notify the platform administration.

The platform reserves the absolute right to accept or reject any registration request at its sole discretion without providing reasons.

The platform may amend these terms and conditions without prior notice. If you do not agree with the amended terms, you must cease using the platform. Continued use constitutes implicit acceptance of the amended terms.

If any provision of these terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable by a competent authority, this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Users and merchants acknowledge that the platform provides promotional offer publishing services and technical tools for creating online stores and is not a party to any sale or purchase contract resulting from such offers or stores.

The platform’s role in online store creation is limited to providing technical infrastructure only, without involvement in store management, operation, contracting, or payment collection unless expressly stated otherwise.

All legal, regulatory, and commercial obligations arising from operating the online store or fulfilling orders or after-sales services rest solely with the merchant.

The platform reserves the right to review, reject, or remove any content or offer without stating reasons and without incurring liability.

Chapter Three: User Obligations

Compliance at all times with applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, all laws of the State of Qatar.

Misuse of the platform, attempts to disrupt it, or publication of false content is prohibited.

The user acknowledges having the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and bears sole responsibility for decisions made based on published offers. Any purchase or service obtained through an online store is the merchant’s responsibility, and the platform bears no liability.

If registering on behalf of a company, the user confirms having proper authorization to represent it.

Services are provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind.

Chapter Four: Merchant Obligations and Conditions

By accepting these terms, the merchant confirms that it is a legally registered commercial entity and can provide proof of authorization for individuals using the platform.

To access services, the merchant must register by providing store name, address, phone number, valid email address, and any other required information. The platform may reject or cancel accounts at its discretion.

The platform will use the merchant’s registered email address as the primary method of communication.

The merchant is responsible for safeguarding account credentials. The platform shall not be liable for losses resulting from failure to secure the account.

The merchant is solely responsible for creating and operating its store.

The platform is not a merchant. Any sale or service contract is between the merchant and the user directly.

Upon purchasing a store through the platform, the domain name registration will be set to auto-renew annually as long as the merchant account remains active. It is the merchant’s responsibility to disable auto-renewal if desired.

The legal name of the entity owning the store must be clearly displayed on the store.

The merchant is fully responsible for all content uploaded or displayed on its store.

The merchant must pay all subscription fees in full and in advance.

A valid payment method is required to subscribe to platform packages.

Subscription fees are non-refundable.

Service prices are subject to change with a seven (7) day notice.

The platform reserves the right to modify or discontinue services at any time.

The platform shall not be liable for any service modification, suspension, or termination.

The merchant shall not use the platform for unlawful purposes or publish prohibited content, including but not limited to:

Content violating moral or religious values.

Content contrary to law, Islamic Sharia, public order, or customs.

Content threatening national security.

Gambling-related content.

Securities or financial instruments.

Weapons.

Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, intoxicants, or medical drugs.

Defective, misleading, or harmful products.

Counterfeit or stolen goods.

Use without legal capacity.

Failure to deliver sold products without lawful justification.

Using platform data to sell outside the platform.

Price manipulation.

Actions harming platform ratings.

False or misleading content.

Account transfer without written approval.

Spam or unsolicited communications.

Viruses or harmful technologies.

Chapter Five: Intellectual Property and Trademarks

All materials on the platform, including content, design, text, graphics, copyrights, trademarks, source code, and other intellectual property rights, are owned and controlled by the Owner.

The platform does not claim ownership of promotional offers published on it.

The platform does not claim ownership of merchant content. By uploading content, the merchant grants the platform a non-exclusive license to store and use such content for service promotion and confirms compliance with applicable laws.

Chapter Six: Disclaimer of Liability

The platform and its owner shall not be liable for any damages arising from platform failure, errors, service interruptions, viruses, or incomplete service procedures, whether direct or indirect.

Chapter Seven: Electronic Payments

The platform uses electronic payment systems ................................ which are among the most advanced available. However, no platform is 100% secure. Users and merchants bear full responsibility for breaches caused by compromised devices.

The platform is not responsible for payment errors or credit card fraud.

All bank fees related to transfers are borne by the user or merchant.

Chapter Eight: Indemnification

Any violation of these terms or unlawful activity obliges the user or merchant to indemnify the platform, its owner, directors, employees, and partners against all losses and damages incurred.

Chapter Nine: Account Suspension

The platform reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account at any time without prior notice or refund if a violation occurs, including but not limited to:

Providing false information.

Misuse of the platform.

Illegal or unethical use.

Intellectual property violations.

Multiple accounts.

Harm to the platform or its users.

Breach of platform agreements.

Chapter Ten: Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, parties shall first attempt amicable resolution. Failing that, the courts of the State of Qatar shall have exclusive jurisdiction, and Qatari law shall apply.