Terms of Service - TradeYard

1. Platform Overview

TradeYard is a social platform that connects users for the purpose of bartering goods, services, and labor within their local communities. By using TradeYard, you agree to these Terms of Service in full.

2. Eligibility

You must be 18 years of age or older to create an account or use TradeYard. Minors are strictly prohibited from the platform. By creating an account, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and that the date of birth you provided is accurate.

3. Membership

TradeYard requires a one-time lifetime membership fee to access the platform, currently $3.00 for launch week (promo through May 10, 2026), increasing to $5.00 thereafter. This fee is non-refundable. Payment is processed securely through Stripe.

4. Prohibited Items & Activities

The following items and activities are strictly prohibited on TradeYard:

Drugs, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia
Weapons, firearms, ammunition, and explosives
Stolen or illegally obtained goods
Alcohol and tobacco products
Prescription medications
Explicit, sexual, or adult content and services
Counterfeit goods, fake identification, or forgeries
Any item or service that is illegal under local, state, or federal law
Human trafficking or exploitation of any kind

Posts containing prohibited items will be automatically blocked or flagged for review. Repeat violations will result in account suspension.

5. User Conduct

By using TradeYard, you agree to:

Provide accurate information in your profile and posts
Treat other users with respect
Not engage in harassment, threats, or intimidation
Not post misleading or deceptive trade offers
Not use the platform for any illegal activity
Report prohibited items and suspicious behavior

6. Liability Disclaimer

TradeYard is a platform for connecting users. All trades and barters are conducted at the sole risk of the participating parties. TradeYard assumes no legal responsibility for any transactions, disputes, losses, or damages arising from trades between users. By using this platform, you agree to barter and trade at your own risk.

7. Account Suspension

TradeYard reserves the right to suspend or terminate any user account that violates these Terms of Service, without prior notice or refund. Grounds for suspension include but are not limited to: posting prohibited items, abusive behavior, fraudulent activity, or any illegal conduct.

8. Content Moderation

TradeYard employs automated content filtering and community reporting to maintain platform safety. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms at our sole discretion.

9. Changes to Terms

TradeYard may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at tradeyard@polsia.app.