Terms and Conditions
Last updated: January 21, 2026
# Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: January 21, 2026
## 1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the ShareFree platform (the "Service"), whether through our website (the "Web App") or mobile application (the "Mobile App"), you ("User", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (these "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 ShareFree ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). Your continued use of the Service constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any modifications thereto.
## 2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
## 3. Service Description
ShareFree is a community-driven platform that enables users to share items, services, and opportunities locally. The Service includes, but is not limited to:
- Creating and managing user profiles
- Posting listings for items, services, events, businesses, and professionals
- Claiming and requesting items or services from other users
- Communicating with other users through in-platform messaging
- Sharing location and contact information with other users
- Rating and reviewing transactions
- Joining and participating in geographic communities
The Service is provided "AS-IS" and "AS-AVAILABLE" without any warranties, express or implied.
## 4. Account Registration and Security
### 4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
- Accept all responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
### 4.2 Account Security
YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING YOUR ACCOUNT CREDENTIALS. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information. You acknowledge that:
- You are responsible for all actions taken using your account
- We are not responsible for unauthorized access to your account
- Any authentication method (passwords, magic links, OAuth) is your responsibility to secure
- You should use strong, unique passwords and enable all available security features
### 4.3 Third-Party Authentication
The Service may offer authentication through third-party providers (Google, Apple, etc.). By using these services, you acknowledge that:
- We do not control these third-party services
- You are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third-party providers
- We are not responsible for the security, availability, or practices of third-party authentication providers
- Any issues with third-party authentication are between you and the provider
## 5. User Responsibilities and Conduct
### 5.1 Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
- Post false, misleading, defamatory, or fraudulent content
- Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm other users
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Collect or harvest personal information of other users without consent
- Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions or manipulations
- Use the Service for any commercial purpose not explicitly permitted
- Post content that is illegal, obscene, pornographic, or promotes violence
- Facilitate illegal transactions or activities
- Bypass or circumvent any security features or access controls
### 5.2 Content Responsibility
YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONTENT YOU CREATE, POST, UPLOAD, OR SHARE on the Service, including but not limited to:
- Listings (titles, descriptions, photos, pricing, terms)
- Messages sent to other users
- Reviews and ratings
- Profile information and photos
- Comments and other user-generated content
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to all content you post
- Your content does not violate any third-party rights
- Your content complies with all applicable laws and regulations
- Your content does not contain false or misleading information
- You have obtained all necessary permissions for photos and personal information you upload
### 5.3 User Transactions
The Service facilitates connections between users but WE ARE NOT A PARTY TO ANY TRANSACTION between users. You acknowledge and agree that:
- All transactions are directly between users
- We do not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, or accuracy of any listings
- We do not verify the identity, credentials, or representations of users
- You transact with other users AT YOUR OWN RISK
- We are not responsible for the conduct of users offline or online
- You are responsible for verifying the legitimacy and safety of any transaction
- You should take appropriate precautions when meeting other users
- We do not mediate disputes between users (though we may provide tools to facilitate resolution)
### 5.4 Privacy and Data Sharing
You acknowledge that:
- YOU CONTROL WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION YOU SHARE on the Service
- You should only share the minimum information necessary for your purposes
- Sharing addresses, phone numbers, or meeting locations is AT YOUR OWN RISK
- We provide tools to control information sharing, but you are responsible for using them appropriately
- Other users may misuse information you share with them
- Once you share information with another user, we cannot control how they use it
## 6. Intellectual Property Rights
### 6.1 Company Intellectual Property
The Service, including all content, features, functionality, software, code, designs, graphics, logos, and trademarks (excluding User Content), is owned by the Company and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms. This license does not include any right to:
- Modify, copy, or create derivative works of the Service
- Distribute, sell, or transfer any part of the Service
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
### 6.2 User Content License
By posting content on the Service, you grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your content in connection with the Service and our business, including for marketing and promotional purposes.
This license continues even if you stop using the Service, except that we will stop using your content in marketing materials within a reasonable time after your request.
You retain all ownership rights in your content. You are responsible for ensuring you have all necessary rights to grant this license.
### 6.3 Feedback
If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service ("Feedback"), you grant us an unrestricted, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into the Service without any obligation to you.
## 7. Content Moderation and Removal
### 7.1 Our Rights
We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:
- Monitor, review, or moderate any content posted on the Service
- Remove or disable access to any content for any reason, including violation of these Terms
- Use automated systems (including AI) to detect prohibited content
- Report illegal activity to law enforcement authorities
- Cooperate with law enforcement investigations
### 7.2 No Duty to Monitor
We have no duty to monitor content posted by users and ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR USER-GENERATED CONTENT. Any opinions, advice, statements, or other information expressed by users are those of the users alone and not of the Company.
The use of AI content moderation tools is intended to assist in identifying potentially problematic content, but:
- AI systems are not perfect and may produce false positives or false negatives
- We do not guarantee that all prohibited content will be detected or removed
- You remain responsible for all content you post
- We are not liable for any content that remains on the platform
### 7.3 Reporting
We provide tools for users to report content that violates these Terms or applicable laws. We will review reports in accordance with our internal policies, but we are not obligated to take any specific action and ARE NOT LIABLE FOR FAILING TO REMOVE REPORTED CONTENT or for removing content that you believe should not have been removed.
## 8. Account Suspension and Termination
### 8.1 Termination by Company
We reserve the right to suspend, disable, or terminate your account and access to the Service, at any time, for any reason or no reason, without notice or liability, including but not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Providing false or misleading information
- Complaints from other users
- Extended periods of inactivity
- Requests from law enforcement
- Our business discretion
### 8.2 Termination by User
You may delete your account at any time through the Service settings. Upon deletion:
- Your profile will be removed from public view
- Some information may be retained for legal, security, or operational purposes
- Content you posted may remain visible if it was shared with or saved by other users
- We may retain aggregate, anonymized data for analytics purposes
### 8.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination of your account:
- Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
- We may delete or retain your data as described in our Privacy Policy
- You remain liable for any obligations incurred before termination
- Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive will survive termination
## 9. Data Collection and Privacy
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
Key privacy points:
- We collect personal and non-personal information as described in the Privacy Policy
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
- We use industry-standard security measures, but no system is 100% secure
- We are not liable for unauthorized access or data breaches beyond our reasonable control
- You control what information you share with other users
- Some data is shared with third-party service providers necessary for platform operation
## 10. Third-Party Services and Links
### 10.1 Third-Party Integration
The Service integrates with and relies on third-party services, including but not limited to:
- Authentication providers (Google, Apple)
- Cloud infrastructure providers
- Email and notification services
- AI/machine learning services
- Analytics and tracking services
- Payment processors (if applicable)
You acknowledge that:
- We do not control these third-party services
- These services have their own terms and privacy policies
- WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR THE ACTS, OMISSIONS, OR SERVICES OF THIRD PARTIES
- Service availability may depend on third-party service availability
- Third-party service outages may affect the Service
### 10.2 External Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for your convenience only and:
- Do not endorse or control these external sites
- Are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices
- Are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of third-party sites
- Recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit
## 11. Location Services and Geolocation
### 11.1 Location Data
The Service uses location data to provide community-based features. You acknowledge that:
- Location data is approximate and rounded for privacy (approximately 100m accuracy)
- On mobile, we request only coarse location permissions
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF LOCATION DATA YOU PROVIDE
- Location data may be shared with other users in your community (in approximate form)
- Location-based features may not function properly if you deny location permissions
### 11.2 Location Privacy
While we take steps to protect location privacy by using approximate coordinates:
- We cannot guarantee complete location anonymity
- Other users may be able to infer your general location from your activity
- You should not share precise addresses unless you intend to meet with another user
- YOU SHARE LOCATION INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK
## 12. Communication and Messaging
### 12.1 In-Platform Messaging
The Service provides messaging features to facilitate communication between users. You acknowledge that:
- Messages are stored on our servers and may be monitored for safety and compliance
- We may use automated tools to detect prohibited content in messages
- WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF USER MESSAGES
- Other users may save, screenshot, or share your messages outside the platform
- You should not share sensitive personal or financial information via messages
### 12.2 Email and Push Notifications
By creating an account, you consent to receive:
- Transactional emails related to your use of the Service
- Push notifications on mobile devices (if enabled)
- Service announcements and updates
- Security alerts
You may opt out of non-essential communications through your account settings, but some transactional communications are necessary for Service operation and cannot be disabled.
## 13. User Ratings and Reviews
### 13.1 Ratings System
The Service allows users to rate and review transactions. You acknowledge that:
- Ratings and reviews are the opinions of individual users
- WE DO NOT VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF RATINGS OR REVIEWS
- We are not liable for false, misleading, or defamatory reviews
- Reviews may be removed if they violate these Terms, but we have no obligation to do so
- Ratings are calculated using automated systems and may not perfectly reflect quality or character
### 13.2 Review Standards
When posting reviews, you agree to:
- Provide honest, accurate, and non-defamatory feedback
- Base reviews on your actual experience
- Not post reviews to harass, threaten, or defame others
- Not offer or accept compensation for reviews
## 14. Disclaimers
### 14.1 Service Availability
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will meet your requirements or expectations
- The Service will be available at all times or at any particular time
- User-generated content is accurate, reliable, or safe
- Any information obtained through the Service is accurate or reliable
- Defects or errors will be corrected
- The Service is free from viruses or harmful components
### 14.2 User Interactions
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF USERS, whether online or offline. You acknowledge that:
- You interact with other users at your own risk
- We do not verify user identities or screen users
- Users may misrepresent themselves or their offerings
- We do not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, or accuracy of listings
- Transactions between users are at the users' own risk
- We are not liable for property damage, personal injury, or other harm arising from user interactions
### 14.3 Content Accuracy
We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee:
- The accuracy of user-provided information
- The quality or condition of listed items
- The credentials or qualifications of users offering services
- The legality of any transaction
- The identity of any user
### 14.4 Security
While we implement industry-standard security measures:
- NO SYSTEM IS 100% SECURE
- We do not guarantee that the Service is immune to hacking, data breaches, or unauthorized access
- You use the Service at your own risk regarding security
- We are not liable for security incidents beyond our reasonable control
## 15. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
### 15.1 No Liability for Indirect Damages
THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of profits, revenue, or data
- Loss of use or business interruption
- Personal injury or property damage
- Emotional distress
- Cost of substitute services
ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
### 15.2 Cap on Direct Damages
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:
(a) $100 USD, or
(b) The amount you paid to us (if any) in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to liability
### 15.3 Basis of the Bargain
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS IN THESE TERMS ARE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THE COMPANY, AND THAT THE COMPANY WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE SERVICE WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.
### 15.4 Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
## 16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, partners, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any law or regulation
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
- Any content you post or transmit through the Service
- Your interactions or transactions with other users
- Any misrepresentation made by you
- Any activity conducted under your account, whether authorized by you or not
This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.
You agree to cooperate fully in the defense of any claim. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree not to settle any such matter without our prior written consent.
## 17. Modifications to the Service
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, temporarily or permanently
- Change features, functionality, or availability
- Impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Service
- Remove or alter content, features, or functionality
WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY TO YOU.
We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
## 18. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
- Post the revised Terms on the Service
- Notify users through the Service, email, or other reasonable means (at our discretion)
Material changes will be effective upon notice. Non-material changes will be effective immediately upon posting.
YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE SERVICE AFTER CHANGES ARE POSTED CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE REVISED TERMS. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
## 19. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
### 19.1 Informal Resolution
Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us at legal@sharefree.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. You must provide:
- Your name and contact information
- A description of the dispute
- The relief you seek
We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.
### 19.2 Binding Arbitration
If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may:
- Seek injunctive or equitable relief in court
- Bring claims in small claims court
Arbitration will be conducted by To be determined under its rules. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding. Arbitration will take place in To be determined unless otherwise agreed.
### 19.3 Class Action Waiver
YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration. Claims may not be joined or consolidated unless agreed to by both parties in writing.
### 19.4 Exceptions to Arbitration
This arbitration provision does not apply to:
- Individual claims in small claims court
- Intellectual property infringement claims
- Claims for injunctive relief
## 20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and your use of the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of To be determined, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
To the extent that arbitration does not apply, you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in To be determined for the resolution of any disputes.
## 21. Miscellaneous Provisions
### 21.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies posted on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
### 21.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
### 21.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.
### 21.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without your consent to any affiliate, successor entity, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
### 21.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, internet or telecommunications failures, or actions of third parties.
### 21.6 Relationship
No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and the Company as a result of these Terms or use of the Service.
### 21.7 Notices
Notices to you may be provided via email, in-app notifications, or by posting on the Service. Notices to us must be sent to legal@sharefree.com. You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that they satisfy any legal requirement that communications be in writing.
### 21.8 Export Control
The Service may be subject to export control laws. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and will not export, re-export, or transfer the Service to prohibited countries or individuals.
### 21.9 Headings
Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.
## 22. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: legal@sharefree.com
Address: To be determined
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