1. Introduction
Welcome to ThriftLDN. By accessing or using our website, mobile application, or any related services (collectively, "ThriftLDN" or "the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
2. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old to use ThriftLDN.
- Location Restriction: ThriftLDN is only available to individuals who reside within the Greater London area. By registering, you confirm that you live within Greater London.
- The Service is for individual, non-commercial use only. Businesses, traders, or users selling items as part of a business or commercial activity are not permitted.
3. Account Registration
- You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Permitted Listings
- You may list both new and used items for sale, provided you are the legal owner and the items comply with our policies and applicable laws.
- Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: illegal goods, counterfeit items, weapons, drugs, and any items prohibited by law or our policies.
- No Commercial Use: Only individuals may list items. Commercial sellers, businesses, or those acting on behalf of a business are not permitted to list items.
5. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Violate any laws or regulations.
- Post any threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or indecent material.
- Post or communicate any false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
- Infringe any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights.
- Distribute spam, chain letters, or promote pyramid schemes.
- Use automated means (robots, scrapers, etc.) to access or collect data from ThriftLDN.
- Harvest or collect information about other users without their consent.
- Impose an unreasonable load on our infrastructure or interfere with the proper working of ThriftLDN.
- Copy, modify, or distribute any other person's content without their consent.
6. Content Responsibility
- You are solely responsible for all information and content you submit, post, or display on ThriftLDN.
- You grant ThriftLDN a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.
- We reserve the right to remove any content or restrict access at our sole discretion.
7. Fees and Payments
- Using ThriftLDN is generally free, but certain features or services may incur fees, which will be clearly disclosed before you use them.
- Non-payment of fees may result in restriction or suspension of your account.
8. Enforcement and Reporting
- We reserve the right to remove content, restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion if we believe these Terms have been violated.
- Users can report abuse, policy breaches, or suspicious activity via our reporting system.
9. Intellectual Property
- All content, trademarks, and data on ThriftLDN are the property of ThriftLDN or its licensors.
- You may not copy, scrape, or distribute any content or data from the Service without our written permission.
10. Third-Party Services and Cross-Platform Listings
Your listings may be displayed on third-party platforms or services. You are responsible for ensuring your listings comply with all applicable laws and third-party policies.
11. Mobile App Terms
Additional terms may apply if you access ThriftLDN via a mobile application, including those required by the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- ThriftLDN is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or listings.
- We are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the Service, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
- Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.