Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to AbieMarket. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the AbieMarket website and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Definitions

• "Platform" refers to the AbieMarket website and all associated services
• "User," "You," and "Your" refer to individuals accessing our Services
• "We," "Us," and "Our" refer to AbieMarket and its affiliates
• "Content" refers to text, images, videos, and other materials on our Platform
• "Vendor" refers to sellers who will list products on our Platform when operational
• "Buyer" refers to customers who will purchase products through our Platform

3. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Not be prohibited from using our Services under applicable laws
• Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account

4. Account Registration and Security

When our Platform launches and you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

5. Permitted Use and Restrictions

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Services for lawful purposes in accordance with these Terms.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Engage in any form of harassment, abuse, or harmful behavior
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our written permission
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Platform
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in fraudulent activities or misrepresentation
• Collect or harvest user information without consent

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, is the property of AbieMarket or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 User Content

When the Platform becomes operational and you submit content (reviews, listings, messages), you:

• Retain ownership of your content
• Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
• Represent that you have the right to submit the content
• Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights

6.3 Trademarks

"AbieMarket" and related logos are trademarks of AbieMarket. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

7. Commercial Terms (Upon Platform Launch)

When the AbieMarket platform becomes operational, the following terms will apply:

7.1 Purchases and Transactions

• All purchases are subject to acceptance and availability
• Prices are subject to change without notice
• We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders
• Payment processing will be handled securely through third-party providers
• Buyers are responsible for applicable taxes and fees

7.2 Vendor Terms

• Vendors must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Vendors are responsible for accurate product descriptions and pricing
• Vendors must fulfill orders in a timely manner
• Platform fees and commission structures will be detailed in separate vendor agreements

7.3 Shipping and Returns

Detailed shipping and return policies will be established and communicated when the platform launches.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 "As Is" Basis

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8.2 Development Status

This website is informational during our development phase. Features, functionality, and content are subject to change. We make no guarantees regarding launch dates or final features.

8.3 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of third-party websites linked from our Platform or content provided by users.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AbieMarket and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from:

• Your use or inability to use our Services
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Third-party conduct or content on the Platform
• Any other matter relating to our Services

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AbieMarket and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your content or conduct on the Platform

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• At our sole discretion for operational reasons

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

12. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which AbieMarket is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall first be addressed through good faith negotiations. If unresolved, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration or litigation in accordance with applicable laws.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AbieMarket regarding your use of our Services
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms at our discretion
• Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: