Terms of Service

Welcome to UNIPORT Market. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and UNIPORT Market ("we", "us", or "our") governing your access to and use of our platform at www.uniportmarket.com.

By registering an account, browsing listings, posting items, or using any feature of UNIPORT Market, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.

To use UNIPORT Market, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• You must be a currently enrolled student, staff member, or alumnus of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
• You must be at least 16 years of age
• You must provide accurate and truthful registration information
• You must not have previously been suspended or banned from UNIPORT Market
• You must have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement

We reserve the right to request proof of student status at any time. Accounts found to be registered by non-UNIPORT individuals may be suspended without notice.

As a user of UNIPORT Market, you are responsible for:

• Account security: Keeping your password confidential and not sharing your account with others
• Accurate information: Providing truthful, accurate, and up-to-date information in your profile and listings
• Honest listings: Only selling items you actually own and that are accurately described
• Prompt communication: Responding to buyer enquiries in a timely and respectful manner
• Safe meetups: Choosing public, safe locations on or near campus for item exchanges
• Reporting issues: Reporting suspicious listings, scammers, or policy violations to our support team
• Compliance: Adhering to all applicable Nigerian laws and university regulations

You are solely responsible for any content you post, actions you take, and transactions you engage in on UNIPORT Market.

To maintain a safe and trustworthy marketplace for all UNIPORT students, the following rules apply to all listings and transactions:

The following activities are strictly prohibited on UNIPORT Market and will result in immediate account suspension and potential legal action:

• Selling or listing illegal substances, weapons, or prohibited items
• Posting sexually explicit or offensive content
• Impersonating another student, university staff, or UNIPORT Market representatives
• Conducting phishing attacks or attempting to harvest user credentials
• Using bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access the platform
• Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users through any platform feature
• Attempting to hack, exploit, or disrupt the platform's functionality
• Listing exam papers, answer sheets, or materials that violate academic integrity
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent a suspension

UNIPORT Market cooperates fully with the University of Port Harcourt authorities and Nigerian law enforcement agencies when prohibited activities are reported.

Online marketplaces can attract dishonest individuals. UNIPORT Market takes scam prevention seriously. Please follow these safety guidelines at all times:

All transactions on UNIPORT Market are conducted directly between buyers and sellers. By using our platform, you acknowledge and agree that:

• UNIPORT Market is not a party to any transaction between users
• We make no warranties regarding the quality, safety, legality, or accuracy of any listing
• We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or dispute arising from a transaction
• You should verify the condition and authenticity of items before completing payment
• You transact entirely at your own risk
• Payment method and delivery terms are agreed solely between buyer and seller

We strongly encourage users to use safe payment methods and to always meet in person on campus before exchanging money for goods.

Your content belongs to you. When you post listings, upload images, or create any content on UNIPORT Market, you retain full ownership of that content.

However, by posting content on our platform, you grant UNIPORT Market a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to:

• Display and host your content on the platform
• Use your listing images and descriptions to power search and category features
• Feature selected listings in promotional materials (with your consent)

This licence ends when you delete your content or close your account.

You confirm that all content you post is your own original work, or that you have the right to share it. Do not post content that infringes on the copyright or intellectual property rights of others.

UNIPORT Market reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate any user account at our discretion, without prior notice, in the following circumstances:

• Violation of any provision of these Terms of Service
• Engaging in fraudulent, deceptive, or scamming behaviour
• Posting prohibited, illegal, or offensive content
• Repeated reports of policy violations by other users
• Use of the platform by non-UNIPORT individuals
• Request by Nigerian law enforcement or university authorities

You may also voluntarily close your account at any time by contacting our support team. Upon account closure, your listings will be deactivated and your personal data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Nigerian law, UNIPORT Market and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the platform
• Loss of money, goods, or data resulting from a transaction between users
• Fraudulent listings or scam activity by other users
• Platform downtime, technical errors, or service interruptions
• Unauthorised access to your account resulting from your failure to secure your credentials
• Actions of third-party services including WhatsApp, payment apps, or delivery services

UNIPORT Market is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of UNIPORT Market shall not exceed the amount (if any) you have paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim. As UNIPORT Market is currently free to use, this amount is zero (₦0).

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time as our platform grows and evolves. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify registered users via email for material changes
• Display a notice on the platform for 7 days following significant updates

Your continued use of UNIPORT Market after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you disagree with any changes, please stop using the platform and close your account.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. The most current version will always be available at www.uniportmarket.com/terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms, want to report a violation, or need to appeal a suspension, please contact us through any of the channels below: