Terms of Service
Last updated: May 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Apnacircle ("we," "our," or "us") at apnacircle.com or ca.apnacircle.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Minimum Age
You must be at least 13 years of age to submit content to this site. By submitting a listing, visa tip, or any other content, you confirm that you are 13 or older.
User-Submitted Content
You may submit listings, visa experiences, job posts, and other community content ("Submissions"). By submitting content, you grant Apnacircle a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, moderate, and distribute that content on the site and in any related communications.
You represent that your Submissions are accurate, that you have the right to submit them, and that they do not infringe any third-party rights. You remain responsible for the accuracy and legality of any contact information, business details, or advice you submit.
Public display: Approved listings — including your name, phone number, and other contact details you provide — will be publicly visible on the site and may be indexed by search engines.
Prohibited Content
You may not submit content that:
- Is false, misleading, or fraudulent.
- Infringes any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property right.
- Contains spam, unsolicited advertising, or affiliate links.
- Is harassing, threatening, defamatory, or discriminatory.
- Violates any applicable law or regulation.
We reserve the right to remove any Submission at our discretion without notice.
Content Moderation
All Submissions are subject to review and approval before publication. We reserve the right to edit, reject, or remove any content for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms.
Intellectual Property
The site design, original text, and compilation of directory content are owned by Apnacircle or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from site content without express written permission.
DMCA — Copyright Takedown
If you believe content on this site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to: privacy@apnacircle.com
Your notice must include:
- Your name, address, and contact information.
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- A description of the infringing material and its location on the site.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
- Your electronic or physical signature.
We will respond to valid DMCA notices promptly and remove infringing content as required by law.
Third-Party Links and Services
The site may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services (such as Google Analytics). We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Information on this site — including immigration guides, financial summaries, and community listings — is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Apnacircle shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on any content published on it.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.