Purpose
The purpose of these Community Guidelines is to create a respectful, transparent, and trustworthy environment for users who buy, sell, and trade surfboards and surf equipment on the platform.
These guidelines define acceptable behavior, set clear expectations, and help maintain a positive experience across all listings and user interactions.
A. Respect and Communication
- Users must communicate respectfully and politely in all messages, comments, and interactions.
- Harassment, hate speech, abusive behavior, or discriminatory language of any kind is strictly prohibited.
- Feedback and criticism must be constructive and relevant.
- Personal attacks, insults, or hostile behavior toward other users are not allowed.
B. Authenticity
- All listings must accurately represent the actual item being sold or traded.
- Users must upload original photos of the item.
- Stock images, copied images, or misleading visuals are not permitted.
- The condition of the item must be clearly disclosed, including whether it is new, used, damaged, or modified.
C. Safety and Trust
- Users should not share personal or sensitive information unless necessary to complete a transaction.
- This includes phone numbers, home addresses, and payment details.
- Users are encouraged to use the platform’s built-in communication and trade tools whenever possible.
- Any suspicious behavior, scams, or fake listings should be reported immediately.
D. Fair Trading
- Prices must be set honestly and fairly.
- Price manipulation or misleading pricing practices are not allowed.
- Once a trade or sale is confirmed, users are expected to honor the agreement.
- Spamming or repeatedly reposting identical listings is prohibited.
E. Content Standards
- Listings must not include adult, violent, or illegal content.
- Only surf-related products and relevant equipment are allowed.
- Listing descriptions should be clear, accurate, and relevant to the item.
- All listing photos must meet the platform’s photo and quality standards.
F. Enforcement
- The platform reserves the right to remove listings or suspend accounts that violate these guidelines.
- Repeated or severe violations may result in permanent account suspension.