Sranan Handel

Terms & Conditions

Sranan Handel is built on integrity, reliability, and Christian values and norms. We provide space for professional services and trade that contribute to the growth and development of our society.

We stand for professional, reliable, and ethically responsible service.

Article 1: Definitions

In these terms, the following definitions apply:

  • Sranan Handel: the trade name under which Daniël & van der Steede N.V. (KKF 170883) operates, registered as Sranan Handel Online, being the online advertising platform based in Suriname.
  • User: any natural or legal person who uses the platform, whether or not payment is made for it.
  • Advertiser: a user who posts one or more listings on the platform.
  • Professional: a user who offers services as a professional via a subscription on the platform.
  • Agreement: any arrangement or legal relationship between the user and Sranan Handel.
  • Platform: the website, applications, and all associated digital services of Sranan Handel.
  • Services: all functions offered by Sranan Handel, whether free or paid.

Article 2: Applicability

These terms and conditions apply to all use of the platform and to all services provided by Sranan Handel.

By using the platform, the user declares to have read and expressly agreed to these terms. If the user does not agree, use of the platform must be discontinued immediately.

Sranan Handel reserves the right to unilaterally amend these terms. In the event of material changes, users will be notified at least 30 days in advance via the platform or by email. The most current version is always available on the website. Continued use of the platform after the effective date of a change constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.

Article 3: Role of Sranan Handel

Sranan Handel acts solely as a provider of advertising space. Sranan Handel is not a party to any transaction or agreement between users.

Sranan Handel:

  • solely facilitates the posting and display of listings;
  • does not verify the accuracy or completeness of listing content, unless stated otherwise;
  • does not guarantee successful transactions, sales, rentals, or service delivery;
  • is not a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, employer, or contractor.

Use of the platform and entering into transactions via the platform is entirely at the user's own risk.

Sranan Handel is not liable for:

  • fraud, deception, or scams by other users;
  • products or services not delivered or delivered incorrectly;
  • any damage arising from transactions between users;
  • the quality, safety, or legality of offered products or services.

Article 4: Account and Access

4.1 User obligations

The user is obliged to:

  • provide correct, complete, and up-to-date registration information;
  • use a valid, personal phone number for verification;
  • refrain from creating false, misleading, or multiple accounts; only one account is permitted per phone number;
  • keep the account strictly personal and not share login details with third parties;
  • be 18 years or older. Minors may not use the platform without demonstrable consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Registration takes place via WhatsApp OTP verification or Google login. Google login requires no additional OTP.

4.2 Powers of Sranan Handel

Sranan Handel has the right to, without stating a reason and without liability:

  • refuse registration requests;
  • temporarily or permanently block or delete accounts;
  • remove listings without prior notice;
  • deny users access in the event of abuse or violation of these terms.

Article 5: Listings

5.1 Advertiser responsibility

The advertiser is fully and solely responsible for:

  • the content, accuracy, and completeness of the posted listing;
  • compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;
  • holding the necessary rights and permissions for the offered products or services.

5.2 Prohibited content

It is not permitted to post listings relating to:

  • illegal products, services, or activities;
  • misleading, incorrect, or deceptive information;
  • fraud, scams, or money laundering;
  • hateful, discriminatory, offensive, or objectionable content;
  • infringement of third-party intellectual property rights;
  • occult services, fortune-telling, mediumship, "bonuman" practices, magic, or similar supernatural services;
  • products or services for which the advertiser lacks the required authority.

5.3 Moderation

Sranan Handel reserves the right to:

  • reject listings without stating a reason;
  • correct obvious spelling or formatting errors;
  • remove listings without prior notice, particularly in the event of a breach of Article 5.2.

Uploaded photos are automatically screened for inappropriate content before a listing enters our team's review queue. Flagged photos are held until a staff member manually approves or rejects them.

5.4 Jobs (Professionals & Services)

Posting a job is always free, limited to a maximum of 3 jobs per user per day. Up to 5 professionals may respond to a job, after which it automatically closes to new responses. Want to receive more responses? You can unlock 5 additional response slots for a small fee.

Article 6: Paid Services

Sranan Handel offers both free and paid services. Paid services may include:

  • placement of (premium) listings;
  • premium and top placements;
  • subscriptions for professionals.

All prices listed are in Surinamese Dollars (SRD), unless explicitly stated otherwise, and are inclusive of any taxes.

Payment must be made in the manner specified by Sranan Handel. Upon completion of payment, the agreement is concluded and prices are binding. A listing left unpaid for 5 days is automatically removed.

Sranan Handel does not guarantee specific results, such as sales, leads, or responses, as a result of paid services. Payment applies solely to the provision of the service itself.

6.1 Professional subscriptions

When upgrading a running subscription to a higher tier, the professional pays only the difference; the benefits of the new tier take effect immediately and no refund is given on the remaining balance of the previous tier. The 28-day subscription cycle continues unchanged from the original start date. A renewal reminder is sent 7 days before the subscription expires.

Article 7: Refund Policy

Refunds are granted only in the cases described below.

7.1 Full refund

You are entitled to a full refund when:

  • your listing was rejected by Sranan Handel without valid reason;
  • there is a demonstrable technical error that made your listing invisible;
  • you accidentally paid twice for the same listing;
  • your payment was processed but the listing was not activated within 24 hours.

7.2 Partial refund

You are entitled to a partial refund when you terminate a subscription mid-term after using leads; leads already used are not refunded.

7.3 No refund

No refund is granted for:

  • services already (partially) used or published;
  • a listing rejected due to prohibited content (see Article 5.2);
  • a listing you deleted yourself or failed to renew;
  • an account blocked for demonstrable abuse or fraud;
  • a 28-day listing period that has already elapsed;
  • visibility achieved without commercial result.

7.4 Request and processing

You can request a refund via WhatsApp or email (info@srananhandel.com), stating your name, phone number, the amount, a copy of your proof of payment, and a brief description of the reason. We process your request within 3 business days. If approved, the refund is made to the account used for payment; this may take up to 5 business days, depending on your bank.

Sranan Handel reserves the right to charge administrative fees and to refuse refund requests in the event of abuse or violation of these terms.

Article 8: Liability

Sranan Handel's liability is at all times limited to the maximum amount the user paid to Sranan Handel in the 28 days preceding the event causing the damage.

Sranan Handel is under no circumstances liable for:

  • direct or indirect damage resulting from use or unavailability of the platform;
  • loss of income, revenue, or profit;
  • loss or damage of data;
  • damage resulting from actions or omissions of other users;
  • damage resulting from technical failures, external attacks, or force majeure.

This limitation of liability does not apply to damage resulting from intent or deliberate recklessness on the part of Sranan Handel.

Article 9: Fraud and Abuse

In the event of a well-founded suspicion of fraud, abuse, or violation of these terms, Sranan Handel is entitled to immediately:

  • block or delete the account of the user in question;
  • remove relevant listings;
  • retain personal data and, to the extent legally required or permitted, share it with competent authorities.

Users are required to report suspicious, fraudulent, or abuse-related activity promptly via info@srananhandel.com.

Article 10: Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights relating to the platform, including but not limited to the logo, name, structure, texts, and software, belong to Sranan Handel. It is not permitted to use, reproduce, or distribute these without prior written consent.

By posting a listing, the advertiser grants Sranan Handel a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display the listing content on the platform and use it for Sranan Handel's promotional purposes, solely for the duration of the listing's publication.

Article 11: Privacy and Data Protection

Sranan Handel processes personal data in accordance with the applicable privacy policy, available on the website. By using the platform, the user consents to the processing of personal data as described in that policy.

Sranan Handel takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data.

Article 12: Platform Availability

Sranan Handel strives for the highest possible availability of the platform, but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

The platform may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • planned maintenance;
  • technical failures;
  • circumstances beyond Sranan Handel's control (force majeure).

Sranan Handel is not liable for damage resulting from temporary unavailability. Sranan Handel reserves the right to modify, expand, or discontinue the platform at any time.

Article 13: Termination

Sranan Handel may, at any time, without prior notice and without liability, terminate or restrict a user's access to the platform, in particular in the event of:

  • fraud or suspected fraud;
  • abuse of the platform or its services;
  • violation of one or more provisions of these terms;
  • provision of incorrect or misleading information during registration.

Upon termination, all outstanding services lapse without any right to a refund, unless otherwise provided in Article 7.

Article 14: Reviews and Ratings

Sranan Handel gives users the option to post reviews about professionals after a job has been completed via the platform.

14.1 Conditions for posting a review

  • Reviews may only be posted by users who had a job carried out by the professional in question via the platform.
  • A review consists of a rating (1 to 5 stars) and a short written description of the experience.
  • Reviews must be honest, factual, and respectful.
  • It is not permitted to post false, offensive, discriminatory, or misleading reviews.

14.2 Review moderation

Sranan Handel reserves the right to remove or hide reviews if:

  • the review contains insults, profanity, or hateful content;
  • the review is demonstrably false or originates from someone who was not a customer;
  • the review contains personal data that does not belong in a public rating.

Honest negative reviews are not removed solely at the request of the professional. Sranan Handel strives for transparency and authenticity in ratings.

14.3 Objections

A professional who objects to a review can report this via info@srananhandel.com. Sranan Handel will assess the objection and make a decision within 5 business days. Sranan Handel's decision is binding.

Article 15: Trading Safely on Sranan Handel

Sranan Handel places great value on the safety of its users. We advise every user to follow the guidelines below when entering into transactions via the platform.

15.1 General safety advice

  • Always meet at a safe, public location, such as a market, shopping center, or busy place, when viewing or handing over a product.
  • Always inspect the product or service in person before paying. Never pay in advance to someone you don't know without having seen the product.
  • Trust your instincts: if a deal seems too good to be true, it often is.
  • Never share your personal bank details, PIN, or passwords with other users.
  • Sranan Handel will never ask for your login details, bank card, or PIN via WhatsApp or phone.
  • All our administrators use mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for additional platform security.

15.2 Dealing safely with professionals

  • Always check a professional's profile and reviews before making an appointment.
  • Make clear agreements about the price, the work, and the delivery date before the job begins.
  • For large jobs, it is advisable to make a written agreement.

15.3 Reporting suspicious situations

Suspect fraud, a scam, or abuse? Report it directly via info@srananhandel.com or via WhatsApp at +597 8840635. Sranan Handel takes all reports seriously and handles them as quickly as possible.

Article 16: Governing Law and Disputes

These terms and all legal relationships between the user and Sranan Handel are governed by the law of the Republic of Suriname.

Disputes arising from or related to these terms shall be submitted exclusively to the competent court in the district of Paramaribo, Suriname.

The parties will, however, first attempt to resolve a dispute through mutual consultation before involving the court.

Article 17: Complaints and Contact

17.1 Complaints procedure

Do you have a complaint, for example about a listing, another user's behavior, a payment, or a decision by Sranan Handel? Contact us via info@srananhandel.com or via WhatsApp, stating "FORMAL COMPLAINT". Please state your full name, phone number, a clear description of the complaint, and the solution you expect. Formal complaints are handled within 5 business days.

Filing false complaints with the intent to harm another user is not permitted and may result in your account being blocked.

17.2 Contact

For questions, complaints, or reports, you can contact us via:

Sranan Handel aims to respond to all messages within 5 business days.

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