Terms & Conditions for OpenPBBG
By using OpenPBBG, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read these terms carefully before making any purchases, participating in voting, or engaging in forum discussions.
Forum T&C's
1. User Accounts
- To participate in forum discussions, users must create an account and agree to provide accurate information.
2. Community Guidelines
- All users are expected to engage respectfully and constructively. Harassment, hate speech, and other forms of inappropriate conduct are strictly prohibited.
3. Content Ownership
- Users retain ownership of their posts, but by posting on the forum, you grant OpenPBBG a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content.
4. Moderation
- OpenPBBG reserves the right to moderate forum content and remove any posts that violate these Terms & Conditions or community guidelines.
5. Limitation of Liability
- OpenPBBG is not responsible for the content posted by users. Any opinions expressed in the forum are those of the individual users and do not reflect the views of OpenPBBG.
By continuing to use OpenPBBG, both sellers, buyers, and users of the voting site and forum agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
Voting T&C's
1. Voting Eligibility
- Only registered users of OpenPBBG may participate in voting. Each user is entitled to one vote per poll.
2. Voting Integrity
- Users must not engage in any fraudulent voting activities, including but not limited to using multiple accounts or manipulating votes.
3. Poll Creation
- Users may create polls, but all polls must adhere to community guidelines. Offensive or inappropriate content will result in the removal of the poll and potential account suspension.
4. Results Transparency
- Voting results will be made public after the conclusion of the poll. Users may not alter or tamper with the voting results.
MarketPlace T&C's
1. Purchasing Products
- By purchasing a product on OpenPBBG, you agree to pay the listed price and any applicable shipping or handling fees.
- All sales are final, and refunds will only be issued in accordance with the seller's return policy.
2. Payment Methods
- Buyers can make payments through accepted methods as indicated at the time of purchase, including credit/debit cards and PayPal.
3. Order Fulfillment
- Sellers are responsible for fulfilling orders in a timely manner. If there are any delays, sellers should communicate with the buyer promptly.
4. Buyer Responsibilities
- You agree to provide accurate information for your account and for any purchases made on OpenPBBG.
- It is your responsibility to read product descriptions carefully before making a purchase.
5. Dispute Resolution
- In the event of a dispute with a seller, OpenPBBG will facilitate communication but is not responsible for resolving disputes. Buyers should contact sellers directly to address any concerns.
6. User Conduct
- Buyers are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and professionally. Any abusive or harassing behavior towards sellers or other users will not be tolerated and may result in account suspension.
7. Limitation of Liability
- OpenPBBG is not responsible for any losses, damages, or claims resulting from transactions between buyers and sellers, including issues related to product quality or delivery.
Marketplace T&C's - Sellers
1. Seller Fees
- A fee of 15% will be applied to the final sale price of each item sold through OpenPBBG.
- A minimum fee of £1 GBP will be charged for any transaction, regardless of the sale amount.
- No fees will be applied to products listed for free. Sellers offering free products are not subject to the standard transaction fees.
- All fees are deducted automatically from the proceeds of your sale before payout.
2. Payout Schedule
- Payouts to sellers will occur on the 14th of each month.
- Each payout will cover sales made from the 1st to the end of the previous month.
- If the 14th falls on a non-business day (e.g., weekends or holidays), payments will be made on the next business day.
- Payments will be made via one of the following methods:
- BACS (UK Bank Transfers)
- IBAN (International Bank Account Number) for international payments
- SWIFT/BIC (International Bank Transfers)
- PayPal
- It is your responsibility to provide correct and up-to-date payment details in your account. OpenPBBG is not liable for payments sent to incorrect or outdated account information.
3. Seller Responsibilities
- You are responsible for listing items accurately and honestly, including providing accurate descriptions, pricing, and shipping costs (if applicable).
- You agree to fulfill orders in a timely manner and communicate with buyers if any issues arise.
- You must comply with all applicable laws, including those related to taxes, and you are responsible for collecting and remitting any necessary taxes.
4. Refunds and Disputes
- In the event of a buyer dispute, OpenPBBG may hold the payment until the issue is resolved.
- If a refund is issued, any associated fees will not be returned to the seller.
5. Changes to Fees and Payouts
- OpenPBBG reserves the right to modify the fee structure or payout schedule at any time. Any changes will be communicated to sellers in advance.
6. Termination
- OpenPBBG reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate any of these terms or engage in any fraudulent or illegal activity.
7. Limitation of Liability
- OpenPBBG is not responsible for any losses, damages, or claims that may arise from your use of the platform, including but not limited to disputes with buyers or payment issues.