Introduction

Welcome to Traders Market, a B2B marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of goods and services. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”). If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our website or services.

Eligibility

To use Traders Market, you must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a contract. By using our website or services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

Account Creation and Use

To access certain features of Traders Market, you must create an account. You agree to:

  1. Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
  2. Update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
  3. Maintain the confidentiality of your account information.
  4. Be fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

Sellers are required to provide identification and bank account details to Stripe, our payment processor, for payments to and from Traders Market. Sellers may also need to provide a credit card to hold funds for potential refunds or disputes.

Financial Terms

  1. Payment Processing: Payments between buyers and sellers are processed through Stripe. By using our services, you agree to comply with Stripe’s terms and conditions.
  2. Payment Obligations: Sellers agree to promptly pay all applicable fees and charges for the use of our services. These may include, but are not limited to, transaction fees, listing fees, and other service-related fees.
  3. Refunds and Disputes: Sellers are responsible for handling refunds and disputes. In the event of a dispute, the funds may be held by Stripe until the matter is resolved.
  4. Chargebacks: In the event of a chargeback, the seller is responsible for reimbursing Traders Market for any chargeback fees incurred.
  5. Taxes: Sellers are responsible for collecting and remitting any applicable taxes related to the sale of goods and services through Traders Market. Traders Market is not responsible for determining whether taxes apply to your transactions.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use Traders Market for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Sending spam or engaging in any other offensive or illegal conduct.
  • Using the platform to infringe upon intellectual property rights.
  • Uploading viruses, malware, or other harmful content.

User Content

Traders Market allows users to post, upload, publish, submit, or transmit content and materials. By making available any content on or through Traders Market, you represent and warrant that:

  1. The content does not infringe the proprietary rights of any third party.
  2. You have obtained all necessary permissions to post the content.
  3. The content does not contain harmful or destructive elements.
  4. The content is not spam and is not designed to manipulate search engine rankings or drive traffic to third-party sites.
  5. The content is not offensive, pornographic, threatening, or in violation of privacy rights.

Intellectual Property

The Traders Market website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio) are owned by Traders Market, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United Kingdom and international intellectual property laws.

Termination and Account Cancellation

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the website, with or without notice and without liability to you. If you wish to terminate your account, you may do so by following the instructions on the website or by contacting us at [email protected]. Upon termination, all licenses and other rights granted to you in these Terms of Service will immediately cease.

Privacy Policy

Your use of Traders Market is subject to our Privacy Policy, which can be found here. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Shipping and Delivery

Sellers are responsible for ensuring timely shipping of purchased goods. Buyers are responsible for paying shipping costs unless otherwise specified. Tracking information should be provided for all shipments.

Returns and Refunds

Our returns and refunds policy can be found here. Sellers are responsible for handling returns and refunds according to this policy. Buyers must contact sellers directly to initiate a return.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute between a buyer and seller, we encourage both parties to communicate and resolve the issue amicably. If a resolution cannot be reached, we offer mediation services. Contact [email protected] for assistance.

User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

  1. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
  2. Maintain the security of their account and promptly notify us of any unauthorized use.
  3. Provide accurate and complete information in their interactions on the platform.

Intellectual Property Infringement

If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed upon, please contact us at [email protected] with the relevant details. We will investigate and take appropriate action.

Service Availability

We strive to keep Traders Market operational at all times, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance or updates that result in temporary downtime.

Third-Party Links and Services

Traders Market may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or availability of these external sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Traders Market provides the website and services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the website. You expressly agree that your use of the website and services is at your sole risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall Traders Market, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or assigns be liable for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or services or the purchase or use of any goods or services through the website. This limitation of liability applies regardless of the form of action, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Traders Market, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the website or services.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and your use of the website and services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Changes to the Terms of Service

Traders Market reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace any of these Terms of Service, or change, suspend, or discontinue the website or services (including the availability of any feature, database, or content) at any time by posting a notice on the website or by sending you notice through the services or via email. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Service periodically for changes. Your continued use of the website or services following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected].