Article 1. Membership
Eligibility.
Our services are available only to, and may only be used by
individuals who can form legally binding contracts under applicable
law. Without limiting the foregoing, our services are not available
to minors (persons under the age of 18). If you do not qualify,
please do not use our site or services. Further, your Buntfu
account (including feedback, About Me pages, forum posts and any
other information added to this site or any site owned or operated by
Buntfu) and User ID may not be transferred or sold to another party
for any reason.
Article 2. Fees and
Services.
Joining Buntfu is free. We do not charge any fees for either buying,
selling, or listing Ubuntu / Linux based computers on our auction
style store.
Article 3. Buntfu
is a Venue. Buntfu
is not an Auctioneer or PC Vendor. Although we are commonly referred to as an
online auction web site or PC vendor, it is important to realize that
we are not a traditional "auctioneer" or “PC Vendor.”
Instead, the Site acts as a venue to allow anyone to offer, sell, and
buy a Ubuntu / Linux based computer, in a variety of pricing formats,
including a fixed price format and an auction- style format commonly
referred to as "online auctions" or "auctions."
We are not
involved in the actual transaction between buyers and sellers. As a
result, we have no
control over the
quality, safety or legality of the items advertised, the truth or
accuracy of the listings, the ability of sellers to sell items or the
ability of buyers to pay for items. We cannot ensure that a buyer or
seller will actually complete a transaction. Consequently, we do not
transfer legal ownership of items from the seller to the buyer.
Article 4. Identity
Verification.
We use many techniques to verify the accuracy of the information our
users provide us when they register on the Site. However, because
user verification on the Internet is very difficult, Buntfu
cannot and does not confirm each user's purported identity. Thus, we
have established a user-initiated feedback system to help you
evaluate with whom you are dealing. We also encourage you to
communicate directly with potential trading partners through the
tools available on the Site.
Article 5. Release.
Because we are a venue, in the event that you have a dispute with one
or more users, you release Buntfu (and our officers, directors,
agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and advertisers) from
claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind
and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed
and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such
disputes.
Article 6. Information
Control. We
do not control the information provided by other users that is made
available through our system. You may find other user's information
to be offensive, harmful, inaccurate, or deceptive. Please use
caution, common sense, and practice safe trading when using the Site.
Please note that there are also risks of dealing people acting under
false pretense. Additionally, there may also be risks dealing with
international trade and foreign nationals. By using this Site, you
agree to accept such risks and Buntfu is not responsible for the
acts or omissions of users on the Site.
6.1. Bidding and Buying.
As a buyer, you are obligated to complete the transaction with the
seller:
if
you purchase an item through one of our fixed price formats; or
if you are the highest
bidder at the end of an auction (meeting the applicable minimum bid
or reserve requirements) and your bid is accepted by the seller,
unless the transaction is prohibited by law or by this Agreement.
By bidding on an item you agree
to be bound by the conditions of sale included in the item's
description so long as those conditions of sale are not in violation
of this entire Agreement or unlawful. Unless you and the seller agree
otherwise, you will become the item's lawful owner upon physical
receipt of the item from the seller. Bids are not retractable except
in exceptional circumstances, such as: when the seller materially
changes the item's description after you bid; a clear typographical
error is made; you cannot authenticate the seller's identity; or when
the seller does not confirm your purchase.
Article 7. Listing and
Selling. You
must be legally able to sell the item(s) you list for sale on the
Site. You must describe your item and all terms of sale on the
listing page of the Site. You may not list your item with the intent
of sending the user to another site to facilitate the transaction.
Your
listings may only include text descriptions, graphics, pictures and
other content relevant to the sale of that item.
Your
items and method of shipping must comply with all local, federal and
state laws.
You
will not place third party advertisements or links (personal or
business websites) unless the third party advertisement or the link
is directly related to the the item you are selling. (please
see our Listing Policy)
All
listed items must be listed in an appropriate category. All items in
multiple item listings must be identical.
You will not solicit a sale
or transaction outside of the Site either on your item listing or
your About Me page.
7.1. Binding Bids.
If you receive at least one bid at or above your stated minimum price
(or in the case of reserve auctions, at or above the reserve price),
you are obligated as the seller to complete the transaction with the
highest bidder upon the auction's completion, unless there is an
exceptional circumstance, such as: (a) the buyer fails to meet the
terms of your listing (such as payment method), or (b) you cannot
authenticate the buyer's identity.
7.2. Fraud.
Without limiting any other remedies, Buntfu may suspend or
terminate your account if we suspect that you (by conviction,
settlement, insurance or escrow investigation, or otherwise) have
engaged in fraudulent activity in connection with the Site.
7.3.
Manipulation.
Neither you, bidders nor sellers may manipulate the price of any item
nor may you interfere with other user's listings or
transactions.
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8. Your Information.
For the purpose of this user agreement, and from here on out, "Your
Information" is defined as any information you provide to us or
other users in the registration, bidding or listing process, in any
public message area or through any email feature. You are solely
responsible for Your Information, and we act as a passive conduit for
your online distribution and publication of Your Information.
Article 9. Restricted
Auction Activities.
Your Information (or any items listed) and your activities on the
Site shall not:
be
false, inaccurate or misleading;
be
fraudulent or involve the sale of counterfeit or stolen items;
infringe
any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or
other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
violate
any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not
limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection,
unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
be
defamatory, trade libelous, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully
harassing;
be
obscene or contain child pornography or bestiality;
offer
services that consummate a meeting between buyer and seller
offers
any service or item as a raffle
does
not contain an actual tangible item or service.
contain
any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots, easter
eggs or other computer programming routines that may damage,
detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or
expropriate any system, data or personal information;
be
an item that offers bodily fluids
create
liability for us or cause us to lose (in whole or in part) the
services of our ISPs or other suppliers; and
link
directly or indirectly to or include descriptions of goods or
services that:
are
prohibited under this Agreement;
are
on our Banned Items list.
are
identical to other items you have up for auction but are priced
lower than your item's reserve or minimum bid amount;
are
concurrently listed for sale on a web site other than Buntfu
(this does not prevent linking to or advertising an Buntfu
item from another web site); or
you do not have a right to
link to or include. Furthermore, you may not list any item on the
Site (or consummate any transaction that was initiated using our
service) that, by paying to us the listing fee, could cause us to
violate any applicable law, statute, ordinance or regulation.
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10. License.
Solely to enable Buntfu to use the information you supply us
with, so that we are not violating any rights you might have in that
information, you agree to grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide,
perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sub licensable (through
multiple tiers) right to exercise the copyright, publicity, and
database rights (but no other rights) you have in Your Information,
in any media now known or not currently known, with respect to Your
Information. Buntfu will only use Your Information in accordance
with our Privacy
Policy,
which is incorporated by reference.
Article 11. Access and
Interference. Buntfu
does maintain a list of all problem members. We will, at our
discretion, compare Your Information with that of the users on our
blacklist. If Your Information (in whole or in part) is found to
match any of the members on our blacklist, you will be automatically
suspended from the Site. You may appeal this suspension, however, we
reserve the right to refuse Service to anyone for any
reason.
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12. Feedback.
12.1.
Integrity.
You may not take any actions that may undermine the integrity of the
feedback system. This includes listing items for the sole purpose of
feedback padding. We may limit the number of bids and listings or
Site activities you may join on the Site based upon the level of your
feedback. If you earn a net feedback rating of -4 (minus four), your
membership may be suspended, and you may be unable to list or
bid.
12.2.
Export. You
acknowledge that your feedback consists of comments left by other
users and a composite feedback number compiled by Buntfu, and that
the composite number without the comments does not convey your full
user profile. Because feedback ratings are not designed for any
purpose other than for facilitating trading between Buntfu
users, you agree that you shall not market or export your Buntfu
feedback rating in any venue other than a Buntfu operated
website.
12.3.
Import. We
do not provide you the technical ability to import feedback from
other websites to Buntfu because a composite number, without the
corresponding feedback does not reflect your true online reputation
within our community.
12.4.
Acceptability.
If negative feedback is left it should consist only of an appropriate
explanation of the problem encountered. Feedback that is
abusive or contains foul language is not acceptable. If
feedback such as this is left the feedback will be removed (Please
see our Feedback Removal Policy) and the person's account may be
suspended.
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13. Breach.
Without limiting other remedies, we may limit your activity,
immediately remove your bids or item listings, warn our community of
your actions, issue a warning, temporarily suspend, indefinitely
suspend or terminate your membership and refuse to provide our
services to you, without warning, if:
(a) you breach this Agreement or the documents it incorporates by
reference;
(b) we are unable to
verify or authenticate any information you provide to us; or
(c) we believe that your actions may cause financial loss or legal
liability for you, our users or us.
Article 14. Spam and
Unsolicited Contact. Any use of the "ask the seller a
question" feature for any purpose other than to obtain
additional information about the item in question may result in the
immediate suspension of your account and the removal of any auctions
that you currently have open without notice.
Article 15. Use.
Without limiting other remedies, we may immediately issue a warning,
temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend or terminate your
membership and refuse to provide our services to you for any reason
with or without cause and with or without prior notification.
Article 16. Privacy.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for
their marketing purposes without your explicit consent and we only
use your information as described in the Privacy
Policy. We
view protection of users' privacy as a very important community
principle. We understand clearly that you and your information is one
of our most important assets. If you object to your Information being
transferred or used in this way please do not use our
services.
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17. No Warranty.
WE, OUR SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS AND
ADVERTISERS PROVIDE OUR WEB SITE AND SERVICES "AS IS" AND
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. WE,
OUR SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS AND
ADVERTISERS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE,
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. Some states do not allow the disclaimer of implied
warranties, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
legal rights that vary from state to state.
Article 18. Liability
Limit. IN NO
EVENT SHALL WE, OUR SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES,
SUPPLIERS AND ADVERTISERS BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS OR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH OUR SITE, OUR SERVICES OR THIS AGREEMENT (HOWEVER ARISING,
INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE).
OUR LIABILITY, AND THE LIABILITY OF OUR
SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS AND
ADVERTISERS, TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTIES IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE IS
LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT OF FEES YOU PAY TO US IN THE
12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACTION GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, AND (B) $100.
Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
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19. Indemnity.
You agree to indemnify and hold us and (as applicable) our parent,
subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, employees and
advertisers, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of
your breach of this Agreement or the documents it incorporates by
reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third
party.
Article 20. Legal
Compliance.
You shall comply with all applicable domestic and international laws,
statutes, ordinances and regulations regarding your use of our
service and your bidding on, listing, purchase, solicitation of
offers to purchase, and sale of items.
Article 21.No Agency.
You and Buntfu are independent contractors, and no agency,
partnership, joint venture, employee-employer or
franchiser-franchisee relationship is intended or created by this
Agreement.
Article 22. General. We
do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted or secure access to our
services or any of our subsidiary websites, and operation of our site
may be interrupted by numerous factors outside of our control. You
agree that this Agreement and all incorporated agreements may be
automatically assigned by Buntfu, in our sole discretion, to a third
party in the event of a merger or acquisition. Headings are for
reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe or
describe the scope or extent of such section. Our failure to act with
respect to a breach by you or others does not waive our right to act
with respect to subsequent or similar breaches.
Registered
members of Buntfu agree to periodic updates via email.