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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 15, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you") and DeMarketplace ("we," "us" or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the DeMarket website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with all of these Terms of Service, then you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and you must discontinue use immediately.

2. Eligibility

DeMarket is primarily designed for students, faculty, and staff of affiliated campus communities. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • All registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete;
  • You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary;
  • You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Service;
  • You are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside (generally, 18 years of age or older).

3. User Accounts

You may be required to register with the Site. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account and password. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

4. Marketplace Rules and Acceptable Use

As a user of the Site, you agree not to use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.

You agree NOT to:

  • List or sell illegal, stolen, counterfeit, or prohibited items (including but not limited to drugs, weapons, hazardous materials, and adult content).
  • Engage in fraudulent activities, scams, or deceptive practices.
  • Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees, agents, or other users.
  • Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site.
  • Use the Site as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Site and/or the Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise outside of the approved marketplace functions.

5. Transactions, Fees, and Escrow

DeMarket provides an escrow service to facilitate safe transactions between buyers and sellers. When a buyer makes a purchase, funds are held securely until the buyer confirms receipt of the item or service, or until an automated timeframe expires.

  • Seller Obligations: Sellers are responsible for accurately describing items, shipping or delivering items promptly, and resolving issues professionally.
  • Buyer Obligations: Buyers are responsible for reading listing details, paying promptly, and confirming receipt upon satisfactory delivery.
  • Fees: We may charge fees for the use of our services (e.g., transaction fees, withdrawal fees). All fees will be explicitly stated before you complete a transaction.
  • Disputes: If a dispute arises between a buyer and a seller, DeMarket provides a dispute resolution mechanism. Users agree to cooperate with our support team during dispute investigations. Our decisions on disputes are final.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the "Content") and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the "Marks") are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights.

7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

We act solely as a facilitator connecting buyers and sellers. We do not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of items listed, the truth or accuracy of user content or listings, the ability of sellers to sell items, or the ability of buyers to pay for items.

8. Term and Termination

These Terms of Service shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION.

9. Contact Us

In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at: support@demarket.com.