Welcome to iBuy ("we," "our," or "us"). iBuy operates the iBuy marketplace platform, including our website at ibuy.bb and our mobile applications for iOS and Android (collectively, the "Platform"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Platform.
By creating an account or using the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.
Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using the iBuy mobile application or website (collectively, the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Platform.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and iBuy ("we," "our," or "us"). You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and use the Platform.
- By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
- If you are using the Platform on behalf of a business or organisation, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
- We reserve the right to refuse access to the Platform to any person or entity at our sole discretion.
Account Registration
3.1 Account Creation
To use certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
- Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and complete.
- Keep your account credentials confidential and not share them with any third party.
- Notify us immediately at support@ibuy.bb if you suspect any unauthorised use of your account.
3.2 Account Responsibility
You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. iBuy is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your credentials.
3.3 One Account Per User
Each user may maintain only one active account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent bans, limits, or platform policies is prohibited and may result in permanent suspension of all associated accounts.
Listings and Content
4.1 Seller Responsibilities
When you post a listing on iBuy, you represent and warrant that:
- You are the legal owner of the item(s) listed, or are authorised to sell them.
- All information in your listing — including descriptions, photos, condition, and price — is accurate, complete, and not misleading.
- The item is available for sale at the time of listing and you will remove it promptly once sold.
- Your listing complies with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
4.2 Content Licence
By posting content (including photos, descriptions, and messages) on the Platform, you grant iBuy a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sub-licensable licence to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute that content solely for the purpose of operating and promoting the Platform. You retain ownership of your content.
4.3 Content Standards
All content you submit must be accurate, lawful, and not infringe the rights of any third party. iBuy reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines, without notice.
4.4 Listing Categories
iBuy supports listings across three primary categories: vehicles (cars and motorcycles), real estate (property for sale or rent), and general items (consumer goods and other personal property). Each category may have specific listing requirements; ensure your listing is placed in the correct category with all required details.
Prohibited Items and Conduct
5.1 Prohibited Items
The following items may not be listed or sold on iBuy under any circumstances:
- Illegal firearms, weapons, explosives, or related accessories.
- Controlled substances, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia.
- Counterfeit, replica, or stolen goods.
- Adult content, pornographic material, or services of a sexual nature.
- Animals or wildlife protected under applicable law.
- Alcohol, tobacco, or vaping products sold to minors.
- Items that infringe on intellectual property rights (including pirated software or media).
- Human remains, organs, or bodily fluids.
- Any item whose sale, purchase, or possession is prohibited by applicable law.
5.2 Prohibited Conduct
You must not, and must not attempt to:
- Post false, misleading, or fraudulent listings or communications.
- Harass, threaten, abuse, or discriminate against any other user.
- Spam other users with unsolicited messages or contact requests.
- Circumvent any security or authentication measure on the Platform.
- Scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Platform without our express written permission.
- Use the Platform to conduct money laundering, fraud, or any other illegal financial activity.
- Solicit other users to complete transactions outside the Platform to avoid fees.
- Create fake reviews, ratings, or accounts to manipulate trust scores.
- Interfere with the proper working of the Platform or servers.
Violations: Breaching these prohibitions may result in immediate account suspension or permanent ban, removal of listings, reporting to law enforcement authorities, and/or civil legal action.
Transactions Between Users
6.1 Marketplace Role
iBuy is a marketplace platform that facilitates connections between buyers and sellers. We are not a party to any transaction between users and do not buy, sell, or own any items listed on the Platform.
6.2 User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for:
- Evaluating the suitability, legality, and accuracy of any listing before entering into a transaction.
- Conducting your own due diligence, including inspecting items in person before payment.
- Arranging and completing payment and delivery/pickup with the other party.
- Resolving any disputes directly with the other party in the first instance.
6.3 No Guarantee of Transactions
iBuy does not guarantee that any transaction will be completed, that items are as described, or that users are who they claim to be. We strongly recommend meeting in public places and taking reasonable safety precautions when completing in-person transactions.
6.4 User Ratings
The Platform includes a ratings system to help users make informed decisions. Ratings must reflect genuine transaction experiences. Fraudulent, coerced, or retaliatory ratings violate these Terms and may be removed.
Fees and Payments
7.1 Free Listings
Basic listing on iBuy is free. We may introduce paid features, promoted listings, or subscription plans in the future. Where fees apply, we will provide clear notice of the amount and billing terms before you are charged.
7.2 Payment Processing
Where in-app payment features are available, payments are processed by our third-party payment processors. By using payment features, you agree to the payment processor's terms and conditions. iBuy does not store complete payment card information.
7.3 Taxes
You are solely responsible for determining, collecting, and remitting any applicable taxes (including VAT or sales tax) arising from transactions conducted on the Platform.
Intellectual Property
8.1 Our Property
The Platform, including its design, software, trademarks, logos, and all content created by iBuy, is owned by or licensed to iBuy and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our content without our express written permission.
8.2 Feedback
If you submit feedback, suggestions, or ideas to iBuy, you grant us an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free licence to use and incorporate that feedback into our products and services without any obligation to you.
8.3 Reporting Infringement
If you believe that content on the Platform infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at legal@ibuy.bb with sufficient detail for us to investigate your claim.
Disclaimers
Important: Please read this section carefully as it limits our liability to you.
- The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
- iBuy does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
- We make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listing, user profile, or content posted by users.
- iBuy is not responsible for the conduct of any user, whether online or offline.
- We do not endorse any listings, sellers, buyers, or third-party services linked from the Platform.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, iBuy and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
- Damages resulting from unauthorised access to or alteration of your account or content.
- Damages arising from transactions between users, including non-delivery, misrepresentation, or fraud by another user.
- Damages arising from your reliance on information obtained through the Platform.
In no event shall iBuy's total liability to you for all claims arising under or relating to these Terms exceed the greater of (a) the total amount of fees you paid to iBuy in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) USD $100.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless iBuy and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the Platform.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.
- Any content you post or transmit through the Platform.
- Any transaction or dispute between you and another user.
Termination
12.1 By You
You may stop using the Platform and request account deletion at any time by contacting us at support@ibuy.bb. Upon deletion, your listings and public profile will be removed, subject to our data retention obligations described in our Privacy Policy.
12.2 By iBuy
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent or harmful conduct, or if required by law. You acknowledge that iBuy shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Platform.
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all licences granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13) shall continue in full force and effect.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Barbados, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation between the parties. If unresolved within 30 days, the dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Barbados.
If you are a consumer located in a jurisdiction with mandatory consumer protection laws that provide greater protections than these Terms, those protections shall continue to apply to you.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms.
- Notify you via in-app notification or email at least 14 days before the changes take effect.
- For significant changes, display a prominent in-app notice requiring your acknowledgement before you can continue using the Platform.
Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Platform before the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: