Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using GAVE&GOT ("we," "us," or "our") online marketplace platform. These Terms govern your access to and use of our platform, which facilitates the sale of items. By using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any provisions of these Terms, you should not use our platform.
1. Eligibility
1.1. Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use our platform. By using our platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
1.2. Account Creation: To access certain features of our platform, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
2. User Responsibilities:
2.1. Compliance with Laws: You agree to use our platform in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party rights. You are solely responsible for the legality, accuracy, and quality of any content you provide on our platform.
2.2. Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:
a. Violating any applicable laws or regulations;
b. Infringing upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others;
c. Engaging in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities;
d. Posting or transmitting any harmful, obscene, or offensive content;
e. Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our platform; f. Accessing or attempting to access the accounts of other users;
g. Engaging in any activity that imposes an unreasonable burden on our infrastructure.
3. User Content:
3.1. Ownership: You retain ownership of any content you provide on our platform, such as item listings, descriptions, images, and phone number and email. By providing content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute the content solely for the purposes of operating and promoting our platform.
3.2. Prohibited Content: You agree not to post or transmit any content that is illegal, infringing, harmful, offensive, or violates the rights of others. We reserve the right to remove or disable any content that violates these Terms or our policies.
4. Transactions:
4.1. Item Listings: By listing items for sale on our platform, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to sell those items and that the information provided is accurate and complete.
4.2. Meeting Arrangements: As a user of the Platform, you understand and agree that any arrangements made for the meeting, exchange, or transfer of items between sellers or donors and buyers will be conducted outside the scope of the Platform. The Platform only serves as a medium for connecting users, and any interactions or transactions outside the Platform are solely the responsibility of the involved parties.
4.3. Third-Party Links: The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or reliability of any such third-party websites or services. Accessing these links is at your own risk.
4.4. No Responsibility for Transactions: The Platform only facilitates the connection between sellers or donors and buyers. We do not take any responsibility for the quality, safety, legality, or any other aspect of the items traded through the Platform. Any transactions or interactions outside the Platform are solely the responsibility of the involved parties.
4.5. No Liability for External Events: We shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or injuries incurred by users during meetings or exchanges arranged through the Platform. Users assume full responsibility for their actions and interactions outside the Platform.
5. Intellectual Property:
5.1. Trademarks: GAVE&GOT and our logo are trademarks owned by us. You agree not to use our trademarks without our prior written consent.
6. Image and Contact Information Usage:
6.1. Image Usage: As a seller on our website, you grant us permission to use the images of your items listed for sale. This includes the right to edit, modify, and enhance these images as needed. Such modifications may include adding a watermark or signature to the images for branding and security purposes. These modified images may be used for promotional activities, marketing materials, and other related purposes to enhance the overall user experience on the platform. Please note that these modifications will be done in a way that does not misrepresent your item or its quality.
6.2. Contact Information Visibility: You acknowledge and accept that your contact information, including your phone number, will be visible to all internet users accessing our platform. This is to facilitate seamless communication between potential buyers and sellers. By listing items for sale on our website, you agree that interested parties may use the provided contact information to reach out to you regarding the items you have listed.
6.3. User Conduct: As a user of our platform, you agree to use the provided contact information in a respectful and appropriate manner. Any misuse of contact information, including but not limited to spamming, harassment, or unsolicited marketing, is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to take appropriate action, including suspension or termination of accounts, for any violations of this clause.
6.4. Ownership and Rights: You retain all ownership rights to the images you upload to our platform. However, by uploading images, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, and display these images as outlined in these terms.
Please read these Terms carefully and contact us if you have any questions. By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.