Terms & Conditions Of Forklift Shoppe
Effective Date: 01.01.2025
Welcome to Forklift Shoppe (the "Platform"), an online classified website for buying, selling, and trading goods and services. By accessing or using the Platform, you (the "User") agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These Terms apply to all users, including those who access the Platform through mobile devices, desktop applications, or any other method.
2. Definitions
- User: Any individual or entity who accesses, browses, or registers on the Platform.
- Advertiser/Vendor: A user who posts advertisements or listings on the Platform.
- Content: All content posted on the Platform, including ads, text, images, videos, and other material.
- Platform: Refers to the website and any services associated with it.
- We/Our/Us: Refers to Forklift Shoppe and its operators.
3. User Registration
- To access certain features, users must create an account. During the registration process, users agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
- Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and are solely responsible for any activity under their account.
4. Use of the Platform
- Permitted Use: The Platform is intended for personal, non-commercial use, allowing users to post, view, and interact with classified ads.
- Prohibited Use: Users may not use the Platform for illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities, including but not limited to:
- Posting illegal items or services.
- Engaging in misleading advertising.
- Harassing other users.
- Violating intellectual property rights.
5. User Content
- Users retain ownership of the content they post but grant Forklift Shoppe a license to use, display, and distribute such content on the Platform.
- You agree not to post content that is:
- Infringing upon intellectual property rights.
- Offensive, harmful, or unlawful.
- Misleading or false.
- We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate at our discretion.
6. Advertisements
- Users may post classified ads to buy or sell goods and services. These ads must comply with the Platform's guidelines.
- Ad Approval: Ads may be subject to review before they are publicly visible on the Platform.
- Ad Content Guidelines: Ads must accurately describe the product or service offered and not mislead other users.
- Prohibited Ads: Ads for illegal goods or services, offensive content, or items that violate applicable laws are prohibited.
7. Transactions and Payment
- Transaction Terms: Users are solely responsible for negotiating and completing transactions with other users. Forklift Shoppe does not take part in the transaction itself.
- Payment Processing: If the Platform facilitates payments, users must follow the Platform’s payment procedures.
- Disputes: Users must resolve any disputes regarding transactions directly with the other party. Forklift Shoppe is not responsible for any disputes or damages arising from transactions.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
- Data Collection: We collect personal information to provide our services, improve user experience, and communicate with users. This includes details like name, email, contact information, and transaction history.
- Data Usage: We use personal data in compliance with our Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy for more details.
- Data Security: We use reasonable security measures to protect user data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Prohibited Activities
Users must not:
- Engage in activities that could harm, disrupt, or interfere with the Platform’s operations or other users.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform, systems, or networks.
- Post or transmit viruses or malicious software.
10. Intellectual Property
- Platform Content: All intellectual property rights related to the Platform, including its design, content, features, and functionality, are owned by Forklift Shoppe or licensed to us.
- User Content: By posting content, users grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute the content on the Platform.
11. Termination and Suspension
- Account Suspension: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate a user’s account if they violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activities, or for any reason deemed appropriate.
- Effect of Termination: Upon termination, users will lose access to their account, and any content associated with their account may be removed.
12. Limitation of Liability
- Forklift Shoppe and its affiliates are not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:
- Use of the Platform.
- Interactions between users.
- Content posted by users.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, quality, or reliability of the content or transactions conducted through the Platform.
13. Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold Forklift Shoppe, its officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, losses, or damages, including legal fees, arising from their use of the Platform or any violation of these Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Indian jurisdiction, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai.
15. Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration: Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through arbitration, rather than through court proceedings, unless the dispute is outside the scope of arbitration.
- Consumer Grievance Redressal: If applicable, users can file complaints with the relevant consumer protection authorities.
16. Changes to the Terms
- Forklift Shoppe reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."
- It is the user's responsibility to periodically review these Terms for updates.
17. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: Support@Forkliftshoppe.com