Marketplace Guidelines
Welcome to The Horn Forum User-to-User Marketplace! This platform allows members to buy and sell directly with each other. Please review and adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience:
1. Platform Role
- No Involvement: The Horn Forum is not involved in any transactions between buyers and sellers. We do not facilitate payments, shipping, or dispute resolution. All transactions are conducted at your own risk.
- Liability Disclaimer: The Horn Forum is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting from any transaction or interaction in the marketplace.
2. Listing Rules
- Item Description: Provide a detailed and accurate description of the item, including condition, brand, model, and any defects.
- Images: Upload clear, high-quality images of the item. Ensure the images accurately represent the current state of the item.
- Pricing: Set a fair and reasonable price for your item.
- Contact Information: Do not share personal contact information publicly. Use private messages to communicate.
3. Safety Tips to Avoid Scams
For Buyers
- Research the Seller: Check the seller’s profile and feedback. Be cautious if the seller is new or has negative feedback.
- Payment Methods: Use secure payment methods such as PayPal Goods and Services, which offer buyer protection. Avoid wire transfers, prepaid cards, and gift cards.
- Communication: Communicate within The Horn Forum's messaging system. Be wary of sellers who ask to communicate outside the platform.
- Suspicious Listings: Be cautious of listings with prices that are too good to be true or sellers who pressure you to make a quick decision.
- Inspect Items: If possible, arrange to inspect the item in person before purchasing. Meet in a public place and bring a friend if meeting the seller.
For Sellers
- Research the Buyer: Check the buyer’s profile and feedback. Be cautious if the buyer is new or has negative feedback.
- Payment Methods: Use secure payment methods such as PayPal Goods and Services. Ensure you receive payment before shipping the item.
- Shipping: Use tracked and insured shipping methods to protect yourself in case of disputes. Provide the buyer with a tracking number.
- Communication: Communicate within The Horn Forum's messaging system. Be wary of buyers who ask to communicate outside the platform.
- Scams to Watch For: Be cautious of buyers who offer to overpay or ask for your personal information.
4. Reporting Scams and Suspicious Activity
- Report Issues: If you encounter suspicious activity or believe you have been scammed, report it to The Horn Forum support team immediately.
- Contact Authorities: For serious issues, consider reporting to your local law enforcement or consumer protection agency.
- Preserve Evidence: Keep records of all communications, transactions, and shipping information to assist in any investigation.
5. Legal Compliance and Liability
- Compliance with Laws: All participants must comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Disclaimer of Warranties: The Horn Forum provides the marketplace platform "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Horn Forum disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
- Limitation of Liability: The Horn Forum is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from the use or inability to use the marketplace platform.
- Indemnification: By participating in the marketplace, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless
6. General Conduct
- Respectful Communication: All participants must communicate respectfully and professionally.
- Compliance: Adhere to all forum rules and policies in addition to these marketplace guidelines.
The Horn Forum, its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your violation of these guidelines or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
By participating in The Horn Forum User-to-User Marketplace, you agree to comply with these guidelines. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable trading environment! If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact The Horn Forum support team.