Terms

Terms and Conditions for SME Global Market

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to SME Global Market, a leading online classified ads eCommerce platform that connects buyers and sellers worldwide. By accessing or using the website smeglobalmarket.com ("Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. SME Global Market may modify, update, or revise these Terms at any time without notice. Continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site and create an account. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Registration and Account Security

To access certain features of the Site, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update your information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only. You shall not use the Site to:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
• Engage in any fraudulent or deceptive activity, including the posting of false or misleading ads.
• Harass, threaten, or impersonate others.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers in any way.

5. Listing and Content Submission

You agree that:

• All content, including ads, listings, images, and descriptions ("Content"), posted by you is accurate, complete, and truthful.
• You hold all necessary rights to the Content you upload and that it does not infringe on the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of any third party.
• SME Global Market reserves the right to remove any Content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate, without notice and at its sole discretion.

6. Fees and Payments

Certain features of the Site may require payment. You agree to pay all applicable fees, including any charges for premium listings, advertisements, or additional services. All payments are processed through third-party payment processors and are subject to their terms and conditions.

You agree that:

• Fees are non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• You will bear all taxes, duties, and other governmental charges related to the payments you make on the Site.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your data as described in the Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms.

8. Intellectual Property

All content and materials on the Site, including logos, trademarks, text, graphics, images, videos, software, and other proprietary information, are owned by or licensed to SME Global Market and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any of the Site's content without prior written consent from SME Global Market.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. SME Global Market does not endorse or control these external sites and is not responsible for their content, terms, or privacy practices. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

10. Disclaimers

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available," without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. SME Global Market does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any Content posted on the Site, and is not responsible for any user-generated Content.

SME Global Market makes no representation or warranty that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted. You acknowledge that your use of the Site is at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SME Global Market, its affiliates, employees, agents, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, or data, even if SME Global Market has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SME Global Market, its affiliates, employees, agents, and partners from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Termination

SME Global Market may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Site and remove any Content that you have posted.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed by the laws of Lagos State, Nigeria. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Lagos State, Nigeria, under the rules of [Arbitration Body]. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Lagos State for any legal action that is not subject to arbitration.

15. Force Majeure

SME Global Market shall not be held liable for any delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, natural disasters, terrorism, strikes, or governmental actions.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SME Global Market concerning your use of the Site, superseding all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

SME Global Market
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (470) 2231153