1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the uniXchange website and its services (including, but not limited to, the Marketplace, Roommate Finder, and Accomodation Listings), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Service.
2. General Use and User Accounts
- Prohibited Activities: You must not use the Service for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent activity. This includes spamming, harassment, distributing viruses, or infringing on intellectual property rights.
3. Marketplace and Listing Policies
3.1. General Listing Rules
- Relevance: All listings must be **relevant to student life** (e.g., textbooks, electronics, furniture, services).
- Legality: Selling or exchanging illegal items, including academic assignments, drugs, weapons, or pirated media, is **strictly prohibited**.
- Accuracy: Listings must be **truthful and accurately describe** the item's condition and price.
3.2. Transaction Disclaimer
- uniXchange is a Venue: uniXchange is a platformthat connects buyers and sellers. We are not involved in the actual transaction between users.
- Risk: You acknowledge that all purchases, sales, and exchanges are conducted **at your own risk**. uniXchange is not responsible for the quality, safety, legality, or condition of items advertised.
- Meetups: We highly recommend arranging **public, safe meetups** for transactions.
4. Roommate Finder and Accomodation Listings
4.1. Listing Content
- Residential Use Only: Accomodation listings must be for **legitimate residential purposes** suitable for students.
- Non-Discrimination: Listings must comply with all South African laws regarding **non-discrimination**.
- Contact Information: By posting a listing, you consent to your provided **WhatsApp contact number** being publicly visible.
4.2. Liability Disclaimer
- No Vetting: uniXchange **does not screen or verify** the background, credit history, or identity of users posting.
- Due Diligence: It is solely **your responsibility** to perform all necessary due diligence, checks, and safety precautions before entering into any agreement or financial arrangement.
- No Guarantee: uniXchange is **not responsible** for disputes, damages, or safety issues arising from interactions facilitated through these services.
5. Content and Intellectual Property
- Your Content: By posting content, you grant uniXchange a **worldwide, non-exclusive license** to use that content solely for operating and promoting the Service.
- Takedown Policy: uniXchange reserves the right to **remove any content** that we deem inappropriate or violates these terms, without prior notice.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, uniXchange, its owners, and affiliates will **not be liable** for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service.
- Any unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your content.
7. Changes to the Terms
uniXchange reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by updating the **"Effective Date"** at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the **Republic of South Africa**. Any legal action or proceeding related to this Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in South Africa.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: info@unixchange.co.za
Contact Page: contact us