eBay User Agreement Summary

1. Introduction

• The User Agreement, Mobile Application Terms of Use, policies, and additional terms govern access to and use of eBay services.
• Entities:
  • eBay Inc. for the US
  • eBay (UK) Limited for the UK
  • eBay GmbH for the European Union
  • eBay Canada Limited for Canada
  • eBay Singapore Services Private Limited for India
  • eBay Marketplaces GmbH for other countries
• Importance of reading agreement due to provisions on claims and disputes.

2. About eBay

• eBay acts as a marketplace for users to sell and buy goods/services.
• Does not hold liability for transactions between third-party sellers and buyers.
• Offers tools and guidance but does not guarantee accuracy or completion of transactions.

3. Using eBay

• Users must comply with laws, eBay policies, and terms.
• Restrictions on actions include:
  • Breaching laws, failing to pay, manipulating prices, and sharing login credentials.
  • Engaging in prohibited activities like gambling or providing false content.
• eBay reserves the right to limit, suspend, or terminate accounts for policy violations.

4. Vehicle Purchases & Sales

• eBay is not a vehicle broker or dealer.
• Uses Caramel Dealer Services for vehicle transactions.
• No warranties on vehicle condition or value.
• Users are advised to seek professional advice for vehicle-related matters.

5. Policy Enforcement

• eBay may consider user performance history when resolving issues.
• Flexibility in policy enforcement to benefit both buyers and sellers.

6. Fees and Taxes

• Sellers are charged for using eBay services.
• Buyers may be charged for supplemental services.
• Fees can change with notification.

7. Listing Conditions

• Sellers are responsible for listing accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Listings may not appear immediately in searches.
• eBay may modify or remove non-compliant listings.

8. Purchase Conditions

• Buyers must read full listings and understand they enter legally binding contracts.
• eBay does not transfer legal ownership of items.

9. International Buying and Selling; Translation

• Listings can be viewed and bought globally.
• Compliance with international laws is required.
• eBay may use automated tools for translation.

10. Content

• Users grant eBay rights to use their content under specified terms.
• User content must not infringe third-party rights.

11. Intellectual Property Violations

• VeRO program to address IP infringements.
• Process available for reporting violations.

12. Holds and Restricted Funds

• eBay may restrict access to seller funds under certain conditions.

13. Authorization to Contact

• eBay may contact users for account-related issues or marketing (with consent).
• Automated systems may scan messages for fraud prevention and service improvement.

14. Additional Terms

• Automated returns/refunds processes available for sellers.
• eBay Money Back Guarantee for buyer protection.

15. Payment Services

• Payments facilitated through eBay Payment Entities.
• Buyers and sellers must comply with applicable payment terms.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability

• Services provided "as is" without warranties.
• eBay not liable for consequential damages.

17. Release

• Users release eBay from claims related to disputes with other users.

18. Indemnity

• Users indemnify eBay for claims arising from breaches or misuse.

19. Legal Disputes

• Disputes resolved through arbitration under specific terms.
• Users can opt-out of arbitration within 30 days of agreement acceptance.

20. General

• eBay can amend the User Agreement with notice.
• Entire understanding of users' agreement with eBay.