Terms of Use and Content Hosting Agreement

Last updated: October 2026.

Welcome to hdaya.ma. Please read these terms (the "Terms") carefully before using the platform, creating an account or publishing any content. Mere access to, use of, or registration on the platform constitutes full and unreserved acceptance of these Terms.

1. Definitions

• Platform / Site: the hdaya.ma website and all of its subdomains and applications.
• User: any person who browses the site or uses its services.
• Advertiser / Provider: any natural or legal person who creates an account and publishes data, listings or a profile.
• Content: the text, images, logos, information, phone numbers and links published by the user.

2. Legal status of the platform (technical hosting provider)

1. The hdaya.ma platform acts exclusively as a technical intermediary and hosting provider (hébergeur), allowing users to publish their own content. It acts neither as publisher (éditeur) nor as editor of that content.
2. In that capacity, and within the limits of its activity, it is covered by Law No. 88-13 on the press and publishing, which defines the status of "host" and distinguishes content produced by the publisher from content posted by third parties (including visitor comments).
3. The platform does not intervene in agreements or transactions between users and providers.

3. Acceptance of the Terms

Use of the platform, registration or publication of any content constitutes express acceptance of these Terms. If you do not accept them, you must stop using the platform.

4. Account and capacity

1. You must be at least 18 years old and have full legal capacity.
2. You undertake to provide accurate, precise and up-to-date information.
3. You are solely responsible for keeping your credentials confidential and for all activity carried out from your account.

5. User warranties and regulated professions

1. You alone bear civil and criminal liability for the accuracy and lawfulness of everything you publish.
2. For professions regulated in Morocco (medicine, law, engineering, notary, adoul, chartered accountant, tourist guide…), you warrant that you hold in advance all required official authorisations, licences and accreditations, and that you comply with your profession's rules of ethics, including advertising rules.
3. You undertake not to publish any content that is contrary to Moroccan law, infringes third-party rights, or misleads consumers.

6. Prohibited content

It is prohibited to publish:

• false or misleading information, or impersonation of persons or institutions;
• offers of regulated professional services without a valid authorisation;
• any content contrary to public order, morality or Moroccan law;
• content infringing copyright, related rights or trademarks (Law No. 2-00);
• unsolicited messages, malicious links or harmful software.

7. Moderation and reserve

The platform reserves the right to block, amend or delete any non-compliant content, and to suspend or delete any account, without prior notice or compensation. It is not subject to any prior or systematic monitoring obligation over all published content.

8. Reporting unlawful content (notice and takedown)

• Any person, institution or professional body may report unlawful content or impersonation by email to [email protected], following the procedure described on the reporting page.
• The platform undertakes to act within a reasonable time after receiving a serious report, by removing the content or disabling access to it.
• Where protected journalistic content is involved, definitive removal occurs only pursuant to a judicial decision, in accordance with Law No. 88-13.

9. Cooperation with authorities

The platform cooperates with the competent judicial and administrative authorities and may disclose the required technical data (timestamp, account identity, contact details) in the context of a legal requisition or proceedings.

10. Limitation of liability

1. The platform does not verify in advance the licences, qualifications or commercial registrations of advertisers.
2. The presence of a listing or profile does not constitute a recommendation, guarantee or approval by the platform.
3. The visitor is solely responsible for verifying official authorisations and professional status before entering into any relationship.
4. The platform does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the service or the total absence of technical errors.

11. Intellectual property

• The platform's elements (design, logo, regulatory texts, code) are its exclusive property and protected by copyright law (Law No. 2-00).
• The user grants the platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use and display the content they upload, solely for the purposes of operating and displaying the service.

12. Personal data

Personal data is processed in accordance with Law No. 09-08 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data, and with the privacy policy published on the platform.

13. Indemnification

You undertake to indemnify and hold harmless the platform and its operators from any loss, damage, fine or legal costs arising from your breach of these Terms, from content you have published, or from a dispute between you and a third party.

14. Suspension and deletion of the account

The platform may suspend or delete your account in the event of a breach of these Terms or upon notification from a competent authority. You may delete your account at any time.

15. Amendments

The platform may amend these Terms at any time; the amended version is published with an updated date. Continued use after publication constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with Moroccan law. Any dispute relating to their interpretation or performance shall be submitted exclusively to the competent Moroccan courts.

17. Contact

For any question or notification relating to these Terms: [email protected].