TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to Campus Marketplace (“Platform”, “Website”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the platform.

1. INTRODUCTION

Campus Marketplace is an online classified marketplace designed to help students and individuals buy, sell, advertise, and promote products or services within and around the University of Nigeria community.

We provide a platform that connects buyers and sellers. We are not directly involved in transactions between users unless otherwise stated.

2. ELIGIBILITY

By using this website, you confirm that:
– You are at least 16 years old.
– You can legally enter into agreements.
– The information you provide is accurate and up to date.
– You will use the platform responsibly and lawfully.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information or violate these Terms.

3. USER ACCOUNTS

To access certain features, users may be required to create an account.

You are responsible for:
– Maintaining the confidentiality of your login information.
– All activities that occur under your account.
– Keeping your account information accurate and updated.

Users must not:
– Share accounts with others.
– Impersonate another person.
– Use offensive or misleading usernames.

We reserve the right to remove or suspend accounts that violate these conditions.

4. LISTING RULES

Users may post listings for products or services subject to the following rules:

Users must not post:
– Illegal products or services
– Fraudulent or misleading advertisements
– Stolen items
– Weapons or dangerous materials
– Pornographic or explicit content
– Hate speech or discriminatory content
– Fake job offers or scams
– Duplicate or spam listings

All listings must:
– Accurately describe the item or service
– Include truthful pricing information
– Use real and relevant images
– Comply with Nigerian laws and university regulations

We reserve the right to edit, reject, or remove any listing without prior notice.

5. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

Users are solely responsible for:
– The content they post
– Their interactions with other users
– Verifying the legitimacy of buyers or sellers
– Conducting transactions safely

Users are advised to:
– Meet in safe public locations
– Verify items before payment
– Avoid suspicious transactions
– Report fraudulent activities immediately

Campus Marketplace is not responsible for losses resulting from user transactions.

 

6. PAYMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS

Campus Marketplace currently acts as a classified advertising platform and does not directly process payments between users unless otherwise introduced in the future.

All payments, negotiations, deliveries, and agreements are carried out solely between buyers and sellers.

We are not responsible for:
– Failed transactions
– Damaged products
– Delivery issues
– Payment disputes
– Fraudulent sellers or buyers

Users are advised to exercise caution and personal judgment during transactions.

7. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

Users must not:
– Use the platform for unlawful purposes
– Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the website
– Upload viruses or harmful software
– Harvest user data without permission
– Use automated bots or spam systems
– Manipulate listings or engagement statistics

Violation of these rules may result in account suspension, removal of listings, or permanent bans.

 

8. CONTENT OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE

Users retain ownership of the content, images, and materials they upload to the platform. However, by posting content on Campus Marketplace, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and promote your listings for the purpose of operating and marketing the platform.

You confirm that:

  • You own the content you upload or have permission to use it.
  • Your content does not violate the rights of any third party.
  • Your uploaded materials do not contain harmful or illegal content.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is considered inappropriate.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All platform branding, logos, designs, text, graphics, and software excluding user-generated content are the property of Campus Marketplace and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Users may not:

  • Copy or reproduce platform materials without permission
  • Use our branding in misleading ways
  • Attempt to imitate or clone the platform for unlawful purposes

Unauthorized use of platform materials may result in legal action.

10. PRIVACY

By using the platform, you agree that certain information may be collected and used to improve the website experience and platform security.

Information collected may include:

  • Name and account information
  • Contact details
  • Device/browser information
  • Listing activity
  • Messages or interactions made through the platform

We do not intentionally sell personal information to third parties.

Users are responsible for protecting their own privacy when interacting with others on the platform.

11. ACCOUNT TERMINATION

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend accounts
  • Remove listings
  • Restrict access
  • Permanently ban users

if we believe a user has:

  • Violated these Terms
  • Engaged in fraud or suspicious activities
  • Harassed other users
  • Posted prohibited content
  • Attempted to damage the platform

Users may also choose to stop using the platform at any time.

12. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

Campus Marketplace is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We do not guarantee that:

  • The platform will always be available
  • Listings are accurate or genuine
  • Transactions between users will be successful
  • The website will be free from errors or interruptions

Users use the platform at their own risk.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Campus Marketplace and its administrators shall not be liable for:

  • Financial losses
  • Fraudulent transactions
  • Damages resulting from user interactions
  • Loss of data
  • Business interruptions
  • Unauthorized access to accounts

Users are solely responsible for their decisions and transactions made through the platform.

14. SAFETY NOTICE

Users are strongly encouraged to:

  • Meet in safe public places
  • Avoid advance payments to strangers
  • Verify products before making payment
  • Be cautious of deals that appear suspicious
  • Report fraudulent or abusive behavior

Campus Marketplace does not guarantee the identity or conduct of any user.

 

15. REPORTING ABUSE OR VIOLATIONS

Users may report:

  • Fraudulent listings
  • Scam attempts
  • Harassment
  • Inappropriate content
  • Copyright violations
  • Fake accounts

We reserve the right to investigate reports and take appropriate action, including removing content or suspending accounts where necessary.

Repeated violations may result in permanent removal from the platform.

16. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications for user convenience.

Campus Marketplace does not:

  • Control third-party services
  • Endorse third-party content
  • Guarantee the security or reliability of external websites

Users access third-party links at their own risk.

17. MODIFICATIONS TO THE PLATFORM

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify features
  • Add or remove services
  • Restrict certain functionalities
  • Temporarily or permanently discontinue parts of the platform

without prior notice.

We are not liable for any inconvenience resulting from platform updates, maintenance, or interruptions.

18. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Changes become effective immediately once published on the platform.

Continued use of the platform after updates means you accept the revised Terms.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

19. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Any disputes arising from the use of the platform shall be resolved through appropriate legal processes within Nigeria.

20. INDEMNIFICATION

By using the platform, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Campus Marketplace, its administrators, affiliates, staff, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the platform
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your interaction with other users
  • Content you upload or publish

21. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, support, reports, or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, users may contact the platform administrators through the official contact channels provided on the website.

22. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing, registering, posting listings, or using Campus Marketplace in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the platform immediately.

Thank you for using Campus Marketplace.