Disclaimer

Last Updated: April 2026 | Effective Date: April 2026

1. Advertising and Sponsored Content Disclosure

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements, testimonials, and native advertising, we make the following disclosures:

• Featured Listings: Listings labeled "Featured," "Sponsored," "Ad," or "Paid" on this directory are paid placements. Business owners pay a fee for enhanced visibility, priority placement, or homepage placement.
• Standard and Aloha Pro Plans: Businesses subscribing to Standard ($49/month) or Aloha Pro ($99/month) listing plans receive placement benefits that are commercial in nature. These listings are labeled accordingly.
• Free Listings: Basic free listings do not carry a commercial relationship between the directory and the business owner beyond the listing itself.
• No Implied Endorsement: Payment for a listing does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or certification of any business by UnBox Locals – Hawaii Discovery Hub, OBT Consultants LLC, or any affiliated party.

The placement or labeling of "Featured" or "Sponsored" listings is designed to comply with FTC guidelines requiring clear and conspicuous disclosure of advertising relationships. See: FTC Native Advertising Guide.

2. Accuracy of Business Information

All business information displayed on this directory — including but not limited to business name, address, phone number, website, hours, categories, descriptions, and photos — is provided by the listing business owner or sourced from publicly available data.

• UnBox Locals – Hawaii Discovery Hub does not independently verify the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any business information.
• Business details may be outdated, incorrect, or incomplete. Always confirm information directly with the business before making a purchase decision or visit.
• OBT Consultants LLC assumes no liability for inaccurate, misleading, or out-of-date business information.

3. Consumer Reviews and Ratings

Consumer reviews and ratings displayed on this directory represent the opinions and experiences of individual third-party users. In accordance with FTC guidance on consumer reviews:

• Reviews are not independently verified by UnBox Locals – Hawaii Discovery Hub or OBT Consultants LLC.
• We do not pay for, solicit, or incentivize positive reviews. We do not suppress or delete negative reviews unless they violate our content policies (e.g., spam, harassment, or clearly false content).
• Reviews from business owners or individuals with a material connection to the business are not displayed as independent consumer reviews.
• Sample reviews or testimonials shown on the website for illustrative purposes are clearly labeled.

See FTC guidance: Featuring Online Customer Reviews – FTC.

4. Testimonials

Testimonials displayed on this website represent individual user experiences and may not reflect the typical results expected by all users. Where testimonials are from businesses that have a paid listing relationship with Hawaii Discovery Hub or OBT Consultants, that relationship is disclosed.

5. No Professional Advice

The content on this website is for general informational and directory purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, medical, professional, or business advice. Always consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

6. Third-Party Links and Websites

This directory contains links to external business websites. These links are provided for user convenience. UnBox Locals – Hawaii Discovery Hub and OBT Consultants LLC have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. A link from this directory does not imply endorsement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, OBT Consultants LLC and its affiliates, employees, agents, and operators of UnBox Locals – Hawaii Discovery Hub shall not be liable for:

• Any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated business information
• Any transaction, dispute, or interaction between users and listed businesses
• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the directory

8. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to update this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the directory after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer.

9. Contact

For questions or concerns about this disclaimer, advertising disclosures, or listing accuracy, please contact us via the Contact page.