TERMS OF USE

Version v1 · Draft template — to be reviewed by a qualified attorney before launch. Bracketed [PLACEHOLDERS] should be filled in by the business owner.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Smart Buys Outlets website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2. Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. Permitted Use

You may use the Site to browse listings, register as a bidder, participate in approved auctions, and communicate within the rules of the platform.

4. Prohibited Use

  • No fraudulent, manipulative, or shill bidding
  • No scraping, reverse engineering, or automated abuse
  • No harassment, threats, hate speech, or illegal content
  • No interference with site availability or security

5. Auction Participation Rules

All auction activity is also governed by the Auction Terms & Bidder Agreement.

6. Intellectual Property

All Site content, branding, and software are owned by Smart Buys Outlets or its licensors. You may not copy or redistribute without written permission.

7. Website Availability

The Site is provided "as available." We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time without notice.

8. Limitation of Liability

[PLACEHOLDER — to be drafted by attorney for the applicable jurisdiction.] To the maximum extent permitted by law, Smart Buys Outlets is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Site.

9. Dispute Resolution

[PLACEHOLDER — governing law, venue, arbitration, and class-action waiver to be specified by attorney for [STATE/JURISDICTION].]

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

[BUSINESS LEGAL NAME] · [CONTACT EMAIL] · [PHONE]