Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using UKMarketHub ("Site", "Platform", "we", "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our platform. These terms apply to all visitors, registered users, and businesses who use UKMarketHub.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account or post content on UKMarketHub. By registering, you confirm that you meet this requirement. UKMarketHub is intended for use by residents of and businesses operating in the United Kingdom.

3. User Accounts

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
• You must provide accurate and up-to-date information when registering.
• You may not share, sell, or transfer your account to another person.
• UKMarketHub reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Prohibited Content & Conduct

You agree NOT to post, share, or engage in any of the following:

• Fraudulent, misleading, or scam listings
• Illegal goods or services (counterfeit items, drugs, weapons, etc.)
• Adult content, nudity, or sexually explicit material
• Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment based on race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics
• Spam, duplicate listings, or fake accounts
• Content that infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Personal information of others without their consent (doxxing)
• Pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing spam, or get-rich-quick scams
• Content that violates any applicable UK law

5. Listings & Posts

• All listings must accurately describe the item or service being offered.
• Prices must be clearly stated in pounds sterling (GBP) unless otherwise specified.
• You may not post the same listing multiple times to artificially boost visibility.
• UKMarketHub reserves the right to remove any listing that violates our policies without notice.
• Listings expire according to your plan's post duration. Expired listings are automatically removed.

6. Transactions & Safety

UKMarketHub is a platform that connects buyers, sellers, and service providers. We are not a party to any transaction that occurs between users. We strongly recommend:

• Meeting in public places for in-person transactions
• Using secure payment methods (never wire money or send gift cards)
• Verifying identities before sharing personal information
• Reporting suspicious users or listings to our support team immediately

UKMarketHub is not responsible for the quality, safety, legality, or delivery of items listed on the platform.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on UKMarketHub — including the logo, design, code, and platform features — is owned by UKMarketHub and protected by UK copyright and trademark law. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without written permission.

By posting content (text, images, etc.) on UKMarketHub, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote that content in connection with our services.

8. Copyright — Notice and Notice Regime

UKMarketHub respects intellectual property rights and responds to copyright infringement notices in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. If you believe content posted on UKMarketHub infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to legal@ukmarkethub.co.uk including:

• Your name and contact information
• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• The URL or specific location of the allegedly infringing content on UKMarketHub
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
• Your electronic or physical signature

We will forward valid notices to the relevant user and take appropriate action.

9. Paid Plans & Refunds

• Paid plan fees are charged in advance and are generally non-refundable.
• If your account is suspended for violating these terms, no refund will be issued.
• UKMarketHub reserves the right to change plan pricing with 30 days' notice.
• For billing issues, contact us at billing@ukmarkethub.co.uk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

UKMarketHub is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the platform will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses. We are not responsible for any losses arising from your use of the platform.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, UKMarketHub shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform or any transactions conducted through it.

12. Dispute Resolution

We encourage users to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, the parties agree to attempt mediation through a mutually agreed mediator in England and Wales before pursuing litigation.

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction. Small claims may be brought in the small claims track of the County Court without mediation.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes not resolved through the process above shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of UKMarketHub after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

15. Contact Us

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

• Email: legal@ukmarkethub.co.uk
• Website: ukmarkethub.co.uk/contact