SMEhub.world
Owner: SME Hub International
ABN: 79 606 397 019
Website: https://smehub.world
Last updated: 26 January 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using SMEhub.world (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, business owners and contributors.
2. About SMEhub.world
SMEhub.world is an online business directory that allows businesses to create, claim and manage listings, and allows users to view listings, submit reviews, send enquiries and communicate through the platform.
SMEhub.world does not provide professional, financial, legal or trade advice and does not guarantee the quality, suitability, legality or availability of any business, product or service listed on the Website.
3. Eligibility and Accounts
To create an account, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Provide accurate, current and complete information
- Keep your account credentials secure
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorised access or misuse of your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that breach these Terms.
4. Business Listings
4.1 Creating and claiming listings
Businesses may:
- Create new listings; or
- Claim existing listings that relate to their business
By submitting or claiming a listing, you confirm that:
- You are authorised to act on behalf of the business
- All information provided is accurate, current and not misleading
4.2 Public visibility
Listings are public by default. Information you choose to include in a listing may be visible to the public and indexed by search engines.
You are responsible for deciding what information to publish.
5. User Content (Listings, Reviews, Messages)
5.1 Responsibility for content
You are solely responsible for all content you submit, including:
- Listing information
- Images, logos and media
- Reviews and ratings
- Messages and enquiries
You must not submit content that:
- Is false, misleading or deceptive
- Infringes intellectual property, privacy or other rights
- Is defamatory, abusive, offensive or unlawful
- Contains malware, spam or unauthorised advertising
5.2 Licence to use content
By submitting content, you grant SME Hub International a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, display, adapt and distribute that content for the purpose of operating, promoting and improving SMEhub.world.
6. Reviews and Ratings
Reviews must:
- Be based on genuine experiences
- Be honest, accurate and respectful
- Not be submitted in exchange for incentives or to unfairly harm competitors
We reserve the right to moderate, edit or remove reviews that breach these Terms or applicable laws. We do not guarantee the accuracy of reviews or that all reviews will be published.
7. Messaging and Enquiries
SMEhub.world provides messaging and enquiry functionality between users and businesses.
You agree to use these features responsibly and must not:
- Send spam or unsolicited marketing messages
- Harass, threaten or abuse other users
- Use messaging features for unlawful purposes
We are not responsible for communications between users and do not guarantee responses from businesses or users.
8. Verification
Some listings may display a Verified status.
Verification:
- Is not automatic and is subject to a verification process
- Confirms that a business has claimed its listing and completed verification requirements
- May require the display of an SMEhub.world verification badge on the business’s own website
Verification does not:
- Constitute endorsement, recommendation or certification
- Guarantee the quality, safety or legality of services
We may revoke verification at any time if requirements are no longer met or if information becomes inaccurate.
9. Free, Verified and Future Paid Features
SMEhub.world may offer different listing tiers or features, including free and enhanced options.
At present:
- No payments are required to create or manage listings
- Paid features may be introduced in the future
If paid services are introduced:
- Fees and terms will be clearly disclosed
- Additional terms may apply
- Payment providers (such as Stripe) may be used
10. Intellectual Property
All content on SMEhub.world (excluding user-submitted content), including text, logos, graphics, software and branding, is owned by or licensed to SME Hub International and protected by intellectual property laws.
You must not reproduce, distribute or exploit Website content without prior written consent.
11. Third-Party Links and Services
Listings may include links to third-party websites. SMEhub.world does not control or endorse third-party content and is not responsible for:
- External websites or services
- Goods or services offered by listed businesses
- Loss or damage arising from interactions with third parties
12. Disclaimers
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- SMEhub.world is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis
- We make no warranties regarding accuracy, completeness or availability
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation
Use of the Website and reliance on listings, reviews or communications is at your own risk.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, SME Hub International is not liable for:
- Loss or damage arising from use of the Website
- Errors or omissions in listings or reviews
- Interactions between users and businesses
- Loss of data, profits or business opportunities
Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the minimum extent required by law.
14. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to SMEhub.world at any time if:
- These Terms are breached
- Content is unlawful, harmful or misleading
- Required for legal, security or operational reasons
Termination does not affect rights or obligations accrued prior to termination.
15. Privacy
Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time by publishing the revised version on SMEhub.world. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia, and the courts of Queensland have exclusive jurisdiction.
18. Contact
Entity: SME Hub International
ABN: 79 606 397 019
Support Email: support@smehub.world
Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia