Terms of Service

Effective Date: [23/07/2025]

Welcome to LipaBid, your trusted online auction and bidding marketplace. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile apps, services, and tools (collectively, the "Platform"). By using LipaBid, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms.

Please read them carefully.

1. Who We Are

LipaBid is a global online auction and bidding platform empowering buyers and sellers to engage in competitive, secure, and transparent transactions. Whether you're in Africa, Europe, Asia, or the Americas, we enable real-time commerce, from vintage collectibles to electronics, real estate, and beyond.

2. Eligibility

You may use LipaBid only if you:

  • Are at least 18 years old (or the legal age in your country);
  • Have not been suspended or removed from the Platform;
  • Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration

To access key features of the platform (bidding, selling, tracking items), users must create an account and:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information;
  • Keep login credentials secure;
  • Accept full responsibility for all activities under your account.

LipaBid reserves the right to suspend accounts for fraudulent, abusive, or suspicious activity.

4. Buying and Bidding

4.1 Bidding Rules

  • All bids are final and binding.
  • Bids may not be retracted once placed.
  • LipaBid may establish minimum bids, reserve prices, or time limits.

4.2 Winning a Bid

  • Winning a bid constitutes a contract to purchase.
  • Payment must be completed within the specified timeframe (usually 48 hours unless otherwise stated).
  • Failure to complete payment may result in account suspension.

5. Selling on LipaBid

If you're a seller:

  • You must provide accurate descriptions and disclose any defects or limitations.
  • You are responsible for ensuring items listed comply with local and international laws.
  • Sellers must ship items promptly once payment is confirmed.
  • LipaBid may charge listing fees or commission. Any changes will be communicated in advance.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Misrepresent items, place fake bids, or manipulate prices;
  • Use bots, scraping tools, or automated systems on the Platform;
  • Post illegal, counterfeit, or prohibited goods;
  • Infringe on intellectual property or privacy rights of others;
  • Harass or abuse other users.

Violations may lead to termination of your account and legal action.

7. Payments and Fees

All payments on LipaBid must be made through approved payment methods listed on the platform.

  • Buyers may be charged service or transaction fees.
  • Sellers may be charged commissions or listing fees.
  • All fees are clearly outlined at the time of listing or checkout.
  • Currency exchange, taxes, or customs duties are the responsibility of the user.

8. Disputes and Resolution

LipaBid provides a resolution center for disputes between buyers and sellers. In case of unresolved issues:

  • Users are encouraged to communicate in good faith.
  • We may mediate but are not a party to transactions.
  • Refunds or cancellations are evaluated case-by-case.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on the LipaBid platform, including logos, trademarks, icons, images, and software, is the property of LipaBid or its licensors. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any platform content without prior written consent.

10. Termination

LipaBid reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account:

  • For breach of these Terms;
  • For fraudulent, illegal, or abusive activity;
  • At our discretion, with or without prior notice.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support.

11. Limitation of Liability

LipaBid is not liable for:

  • Losses from failed transactions, delayed deliveries, or disputes;
  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages;
  • Content or actions of third parties on the platform.

Use the platform at your own risk.

12. Privacy

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

13. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance. We will notify users of material updates via email or on the platform.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Insert Country]. Any disputes arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Insert City, Country].

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, reach us at: