Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using DoBartr (the "Service," "Platform," or "Site"), operated by DoBartr LLC ("DoBartr," "we," "us," or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and DoBartr. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

2. Age Requirement and Eligibility

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE TO USE DOBARTR. By creating an account or using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract
• You are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
• You will comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
• You have not been previously suspended or removed from the Service

If you are using the Service on behalf of a business or entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Description of Service - Platform Only

DoBartr is an online platform that facilitates connections between users who wish to barter, trade, or exchange goods and services. The Service enables users to create profiles, list items or services they offer, indicate items or services they seek, discover potential trade matches, and communicate with other users.

All trades, transactions, and interactions between users are solely between those users. Any disputes arising from trades must be resolved directly between the involved parties. DoBartr is not responsible for and disclaims all liability arising from such disputes.

4. User Accounts

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When creating and maintaining your account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach
• Not create more than one account per person
• Not transfer your account to another person without our prior written consent
• Not use another person's account without authorization

You are solely responsible for any activity that occurs through your account, whether or not authorized by you. DoBartr will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

By using the Service, you agree NOT to:

Illegal Activities

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable law
• Trade, offer, or solicit illegal items, including but not limited to: controlled substances, stolen property, weapons requiring permits, counterfeit goods, or items that violate intellectual property rights
• Engage in money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes
• Violate export control laws or trade sanctions

Fraud and Misrepresentation

• Post false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent listings or information
• Misrepresent the condition, quality, origin, or nature of any item or service
• Create fake accounts, impersonate any person or entity, or falsely claim affiliation
• Engage in "bait and switch" tactics or any form of scam
• Manipulate reviews, ratings, or feedback systems

Harassment and Harmful Behavior

• Harass, threaten, stalk, intimidate, or abuse other users
• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, violent, or hateful
• Discriminate against other users based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any protected characteristic
• Engage in any behavior that creates a hostile or unsafe environment

Platform Abuse

• Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use automated systems, bots, scrapers, or data mining tools without authorization
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features
• Spam other users with unsolicited communications
• Use the Service to advertise third-party products or services without authorization

6. User Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you create and submit to the Service ("User Content"), including listings, photos, messages, reviews, and profile information. By posting User Content, you grant DoBartr a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Content in connection with the Service and DoBartr's business, including for promotional purposes.

Content Representations

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to your User Content
• Your User Content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
• Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws

DoBartr's Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, design, logos, and trademarks, is owned by DoBartr and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

7. Trading Safety and User Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that all trades are conducted at your own risk. DoBartr strongly recommends that you:

• Meet in well-lit, public places for in-person exchanges (police station parking lots, coffee shops, etc.)
• Bring a friend or notify someone of your meeting plans
• Inspect items carefully before completing a trade
• Trust your instincts—if something feels wrong, walk away
• Keep records of your communications and agreements with other users
• Never share financial information, social security numbers, or other sensitive data

DoBartr does not conduct background checks on users and cannot guarantee the identity, intentions, or reliability of any user.You are solely responsible for your safety and for making informed decisions about trades and interactions with other users.

8. Premium Subscriptions and Payments

Subscription Terms

DoBartr may offer premium subscription features ("Premium") for a fee. If you purchase a Premium subscription:

• You authorize DoBartr to charge your selected payment method on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, as selected)
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
• Prices are subject to change with notice; changes will apply to subsequent billing cycles

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your Premium subscription at any time through your account settings. Upon cancellation:

• You will retain access to Premium features until the end of your current billing period
• No refunds will be provided for partial billing periods
• No refunds will be provided for unused features or early cancellation

Refund Policy

All subscription payments are non-refundable, except where required by applicable law or as explicitly stated in these Terms. If you believe you were charged in error, please contact us within 30 days of the charge.

9. Account Termination

Termination by You

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Account deletion will result in the removal of your profile, listings, and associated data, subject to our data retention policies described in our Privacy Policy.

Termination by DoBartr

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account, or restrict your access to the Service, at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or our Community Guidelines
• Fraudulent, illegal, or abusive behavior
• Conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, harms other users, DoBartr, or third parties
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Discontinuation or material modification of the Service

We may terminate accounts without prior notice in cases of severe violations. For less severe violations, we may provide a warning before termination where practical.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including but not limited to: intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution provisions.

10. Disclaimers of Warranties

11. Limitation of Liability

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DoBartr, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of and access to the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
• Your User Content
• Any trade, transaction, or interaction you have with another user
• Any damage caused by your actions or omissions to DoBartr or any third party
• Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Service. DoBartr reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

13. Service Availability

DoBartr reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be subject to limitations, delays, and other problems inherent in the use of the internet and electronic communications. DoBartr is not responsible for any delays, delivery failures, or other damage resulting from such problems.

14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at DoBartr@gmail.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 60 days. If the dispute is not resolved within 60 days, either party may proceed as described below.

Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Consumer Arbitration Rules.

• Arbitration will be conducted in the English language
• The arbitration will take place in Richmond, Virginia, or at another mutually agreed location
• The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding
• Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction

Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights. Additionally, claims within the jurisdiction of small claims court may be brought in such court.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to DoBartr@gmail.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. If you opt out, neither party will be obligated to arbitrate disputes under this agreement.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

For any disputes not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Richmond, Virginia, and you waive any jurisdictional, venue, or inconvenient forum objections to such courts.

16. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and DoBartr regarding the Service.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by DoBartr.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. DoBartr may assign these Terms without restriction.

Notices

We may provide notices to you via email, posting on the Service, or other reasonable means. You may provide notices to us by emailing DoBartr@gmail.com.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: