Effective Date: 29/09/2025
Welcome to VinylArea — an online marketplace for buying, selling, and trading vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, and other music media. By using our website, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. General Provisions
1.1. VinylArea provides users with a platform for posting listings, buying, selling, and trading music products.
1.2. VinylArea provides only a platform for user interaction and is not a seller, buyer, or participant in transactions. All transactions are conducted directly between users.
1.3. The platform administration is not a party to transactions between users and bears no responsibility for the fulfillment of seller or buyer obligations.
1.4. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and VinylArea.
1.5. By accessing or using our services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent.
2. Registration and Account
2.1. Registration of an account is required to use the site\'s functionality.
2.2. Users are obligated to provide accurate information during registration.
2.3. Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their login credentials.
2.4. You may not create multiple accounts or share your account with others.
2.5. You must promptly update your account information if it changes.
3. User Rights and Obligations
3.1. Users have the right to:
- Post listings for selling or trading items
- Make purchases from other users
- Communicate with other platform participants
- Leave feedback and ratings for completed transactions
- Access customer support services
3.2. Users are prohibited from:
- Publishing items that violate copyright laws, legislation, or platform rules
- Using the site for fraud, spam distribution, or other illegal activities
- Posting inaccurate information about items
- Engaging in price manipulation or artificial bidding
- Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users
- Attempting to circumvent platform fees or payment systems
- Using automated tools or bots without permission
4. Item Listings
4.1. Sellers are solely responsible for item descriptions, pricing, availability, and quality.
4.2. The administration does not verify the accuracy of product information and bears no responsibility for their quality, compliance with descriptions, or legality of origin.
4.3. Posting counterfeit or illegal copies is strictly prohibited.
4.4. All listings must include accurate condition descriptions and clear photographs.
4.5. VinylArea reserves the right to remove listings that violate these terms.
4.6. Sellers must honor their listings and complete transactions in good faith.
5. Payments and Transactions
5.1. Payment and shipping terms are agreed upon directly between sellers and buyers.
5.2. If the site introduces commissions or paid services, administration will provide advance notice.
5.3. All financial transactions are conducted at the users\' own risk.
5.4. Users must comply with all applicable tax obligations.
5.5. Dispute resolution should first be attempted between the parties involved.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1. Users retain ownership of content they post but grant VinylArea a license to display and distribute it on the platform.
6.2. The VinylArea brand, logo, and platform technology are protected by intellectual property laws.
6.3. Users may not use our intellectual property without written permission.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
7.1. User privacy is protected according to our Privacy Policy.
7.2. Personal information is collected and used only as described in our Privacy Policy.
7.3. Users have rights regarding their personal data as outlined in applicable privacy laws.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1. VinylArea does not guarantee successful completion of transactions and bears no responsibility for losses related to platform use.
8.2. All transactions are conducted at users\' own risk.
8.3. VinylArea bears no responsibility for any direct or indirect losses incurred by users as a result of using the platform, including but not limited to: fraud, dishonest actions by other users, loss of goods or funds. All transaction-related claims are resolved exclusively between the parties involved.
8.4. Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
8.5. We are not responsible for third-party content, external links, or user-generated content.
8.6. In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount paid by the user to VinylArea in the preceding 12 months.
9. Account Suspension and Termination
9.1. Administration has the right to suspend or delete user accounts for rule violations.
9.2. Users may delete their accounts at any time through settings or by contacting administration.
9.3. Upon termination, users lose access to all account-related services and data.
9.4. We may terminate accounts immediately for serious violations without prior notice.
10. Dispute Resolution
10.1. Users should first attempt to resolve disputes directly with each other.
10.2. VinylArea may provide mediation services but is not obligated to do so.
10.3. Legal disputes shall be resolved according to the laws of the jurisdiction where VinylArea is registered.
11. Force Majeure
11.1. VinylArea is not liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
11.2. This includes natural disasters, government actions, internet outages, or other unforeseeable events.
12. Changes to Terms
12.1. Administration reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service.
12.2. Continued use of the site after publication of updated terms constitutes acceptance of those terms.
12.3. Material changes will be communicated to users via email or platform notification.
12.4. Users who disagree with changes may terminate their accounts.
13. Governing Law
13.1. These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where VinylArea operates.
13.2. Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the courts of that jurisdiction.
14. Severability
14.1. If any provision of these terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
14.2. Invalid provisions shall be replaced with valid provisions that most closely reflect the original intent.
15. Contact Information
For all questions and inquiries, please contact us.
