Terms & Conditions
Bodija Marketplace — Effective Date: January 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Bodija Marketplace ("the Platform"), operated by the Bodija Estate Residents' Association (BERA). By accessing or using this platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before registering or making any transactions.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this platform. By registering, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and that you have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.
3. Account Types
- Individual Seller: Free account for listing personal properties or items.
- Agent: Verified BERA agent. Requires documentation and a one-time fee of ₦5,000. Subject to approval.
- Store Owner: Onboard your existing business. Subject to approval.
- Rider (Service Provider): Register to provide delivery services. Subject to approval before access is granted.
- Prime Access (₦1,500/mo): Premium buyer account with exclusive pricing and deal tools.
- Prime Service (₦2,000/mo): Subscription for managed property service requests.
- Resident: Bodija Estate resident account for community features.
4. Listings & Transactions
Sellers are solely responsible for the accuracy of their listings. BERA reserves the right to remove any listing that violates platform policies, is fraudulent, or is deemed inappropriate.
All payments are processed securely via Paystack. Bodija Marketplace does not store card details. Buyers are advised to verify listings before completing payment.
5. Prohibited Activities
- Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent listings
- Harassment or abuse of other users
- Circumventing platform payment systems
- Listing stolen, counterfeit, or illegal goods
- Creating multiple accounts to manipulate the platform
6. Verification
BERA agents may conduct physical or remote verification of listings. Verified badges are awarded at BERA's discretion and do not constitute a guarantee of quality or value.
7. Subscriptions & Refunds
Subscription fees (Prime Access, Prime Service) are billed monthly and are non-refundable once the billing period has started. You may cancel at any time to prevent future charges.
8. Limitation of Liability
Bodija Marketplace and BERA are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential losses arising from transactions between users. The platform is a facilitator and is not a party to any buyer-seller agreement.
9. Modifications
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Privacy Notice
What We Collect
- Name, email address, phone number, and address provided during registration
- Username and profile information
- Listing content, images, and transaction history
- Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
- KYC documents submitted for agent or store verification
How We Use Your Data
- To operate and improve the platform
- To process transactions and send order updates
- To verify identities and prevent fraud
- To send platform announcements and service notifications
- To comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with Paystack for payment processing, and with BERA administrators for verification and moderation purposes. We may disclose data if required by law.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as required by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@bodijamarket.com.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. No third-party advertising cookies are used.
For questions about these terms, contact us at support@bodijamarket.com
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