Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to YardFinder! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and YardFinder ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") regarding your use of our yard sale finder platform and related services (the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

YardFinder is a platform that connects people interested in yard sales, garage sales, and similar events. Our Service allows users to:

• Create and manage yard sale listings
• Search for and discover yard sales in their area
• Save and bookmark favorite sales
• Interact with other users through our platform
• Access premium features through paid subscriptions

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Upload malicious software or harmful content
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use our Service for commercial purposes without permission
• Create fake accounts or impersonate others

5. User Content and Listings

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to our Service ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our Service.

5.2 Content Standards

All User Content must comply with our content standards. User Content must not:

• Contain illegal, harmful, or offensive material
• Violate any third party's rights
• Include personal information of others without consent
• Promote illegal activities or prohibited items
• Contain spam, advertising, or promotional content (except in appropriate contexts)

5.3 Yard Sale Listings

When creating yard sale listings, you represent that:

• You have the right to sell the items listed
• All information provided is accurate and complete
• The sale will occur at the specified location and time
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

6. Subscription Services and Billing

6.1 Paid Subscriptions

We offer premium subscription plans with enhanced features. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to pay the specified fees.

6.2 Billing and Payments

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We may change subscription prices with 30 days notice
• Failed payments may result in service suspension

6.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

The Service and its content, features, and functionality are owned by YardFinder and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Disclaimers

OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 Third-Party Interactions

We are not responsible for interactions between users or transactions that occur outside our platform. Users interact with each other at their own risk.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, DATA LOSS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless YardFinder and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our Service will cease immediately, but these Terms will remain in effect as to any obligations that by their nature should survive termination.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Posting notices on our Service
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of our Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and YardFinder.

14.2 Severability

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

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

15. Contact Information

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