🚀 BETA VERSION

Beta Testing Terms

Local Hours Beta Program

Last Updated: October 2025

📢 Important: This is a beta version for testing purposes only. By using this platform, you agree to these beta testing terms.

1. Beta Program Overview

Welcome to the Local Hours Beta Program! You have been invited to test an early version of our platform that connects travelers with local experiences.

Purpose: This beta is designed to gather feedback, identify bugs, and improve the user experience before our public launch.

2. What to Expect

✅ Available Features:

Browse experiences in 50+ cities (demo data)
Create an account and user profile
Simulate booking experiences
Use the chat functionality
Switch to host mode and create experiences
Test the overall user interface and flow

⚠️ Limitations:

All data is simulated - experiences, bookings, and profiles are demo data
No real payments - payment processing is not active
No real bookings - you cannot make actual reservations
Data may be reset - your test data might be cleared during development
Bugs expected - you may encounter errors or unexpected behavior
Features incomplete - some functionality is still in development

3. Your Responsibilities

As a beta tester, we ask that you:

Provide honest feedback - both positive and negative
Report bugs - help us identify issues using the feedback button
Test thoroughly - explore different features and user flows
Be patient - understand this is a work in progress
Keep it confidential - don't share beta access broadly without permission
Be respectful - remember there's a human team building this

4. Data & Privacy

Data Storage: Currently, all user data is stored locally in your browser's localStorage. We do not transmit your data to external servers during beta testing.

Personal Information: Please use test data only. Do not enter real credit card information or highly sensitive personal details.

Feedback: Any feedback you provide (via forms, emails, or direct communication) may be used to improve the product. Your feedback may be shared internally but will not be publicly attributed without your permission.

Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage data (page views, clicks, time on site) to understand how the platform is being used.

5. No Warranties

THE BETA PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES.

We make no guarantees about:

Availability (site may go down)
Functionality (features may not work as expected)
Data persistence (your data may be lost)
Security (use test credentials only)
Timeline (no commitment on when bugs will be fixed)

6. Liability Limitation

By participating in this beta, you acknowledge that:

Local Hours is not liable for any issues, bugs, or data loss during beta testing
This is a free testing program with no financial transactions
You use the platform at your own risk
We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on demo data

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Local Hours platform remain the exclusive property of Local Hours.

Your Feedback: By providing feedback, suggestions, or ideas, you grant Local Hours a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, implement, and modify your feedback without attribution or compensation.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to:

Terminate the beta program at any time
Remove beta access for any user
Modify or discontinue features without notice
Reset or delete all beta data

You may: Stop participating in the beta at any time by simply ceasing to use the platform.

9. Beta Benefits

As a thank you for beta testing, you may receive:

Early access to the public launch
Special "Beta Tester" status or badge (if implemented)
Potential discounts or credits at launch (at our discretion)
Recognition in our "Thank You" section (with your permission)

* These benefits are not guaranteed and may change

10. Changes to Terms

These beta terms may be updated at any time. Continued use of the beta platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Major changes will be communicated via email to beta participants.

11. Contact & Support

For questions, issues, or feedback during the beta:

📧 Email: beta@localhours.com
💬 Feedback Form: Click the feedback button in the app
🐛 Bug Reports: Use the feedback button or email us

Response Time: We'll try to respond within 24-48 hours during beta testing, though immediate support is not guaranteed.

Agreement

By using the Local Hours beta platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Beta Testing Terms.

Thank you for being part of our journey! 🚀

Your feedback and participation are invaluable in helping us build the best possible product for travelers and local hosts worldwide.

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