Treasure Bay — Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: July 1, 2026 · Platform: treasurebay.online · Operated in Trinidad and Tobago
By creating an account, listing an item, browsing, buying, selling, trading, bidding, or participating in the Charity section on Treasure Bay ("the Platform," "we," "us"), you ("User," "you") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your region, to create an account or list/purchase items. Users under 18 may only use the Platform with the direct supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on their behalf. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep it updated.
2. Nature of the Platform
Treasure Bay is a listing and discovery platform only. We provide the technology that allows Users to list, search, and communicate about used items. Treasure Bay is not a party to any transaction. We do not buy, sell, trade, inspect, appraise, warehouse, ship, or handle payment for any item listed. All sales, trades, bids, and charity exchanges are agreements made directly between Users. Treasure Bay has no control over the quality, safety, legality, or accuracy of listings, or the ability of Users to complete a transaction.
3. User Accounts and Stores
Each User is issued a personal "Store" where their listed items are displayed. Your Store is public-facing and linked to your listings. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account and Store. One account per person — impersonation or fake accounts are prohibited. We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate any account at our sole discretion.
4. Listings
Listings must include accurate item name, category, condition, description, listing type, price (if applicable), photos, and contact/meet-up preference. Photo uploads are limited to a maximum of 5 images per listing and must accurately depict the actual item. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of your listing.
5. Prohibited Items and Conduct
The following may never be listed, sold, traded, bid on, or given away on Treasure Bay:
- Stolen goods or items of unverifiable/illegal origin
- Weapons, firearms, ammunition, or explosives
- Illegal drugs, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia
- Counterfeit or replica branded goods
- Live animals or animal parts from protected/endangered species
- Hazardous, flammable, or toxic materials
- Recalled or unsafe products
- Items that infringe on intellectual property rights
- Adult content, obscene material, or items intended for exploitation
- Human remains or bodily fluids
- Any item illegal under the laws of Trinidad and Tobago or the applicable listing region
Prohibited conduct includes harassment, spam, price manipulation, fake bids, off-platform payment fraud, and circumventing safety or reporting features.
6. Buying, Selling, Trading & Bidding
Sell/Buy: Prices are set by the listing User; Treasure Bay does not verify pricing or guarantee value. Trade: Users arrange trade terms directly. Bid: The listing User sets bid rules; Treasure Bay does not guarantee bid validity or seller follow-through. Payments: Treasure Bay does not process, hold, or guarantee any payment — arrangements are entirely between Users, at their own risk.
7. Charity Section
The Charity section allows Users to give away items for free, subject to the same Prohibited Items rules. Treasure Bay does not verify intentions of givers or receivers and is not responsible for disputes arising from a charity exchange.
8. Meetups, Delivery & Safety
Meet in safe, public locations and inspect items before completing a transaction. Treasure Bay does not conduct background checks and cannot guarantee any User's identity or trustworthiness. Users assume full risk for any meetup, delivery, or exchange, on or off Platform.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE," without warranties of any kind. Treasure Bay does not warrant the condition, safety, legality, or quality of any listed item.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Treasure Bay and its owners, employees, and affiliates are not liable for damages arising from any transaction between Users, loss, theft, damage, injury, or fraud from a meetup or exchange, inaccurate or fraudulent listings, unauthorized account access, or third-party conduct. Users use the Platform entirely at their own risk.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Treasure Bay and its owners, staff, and affiliates from any claim, damage, loss, liability, or expense arising from your use of the Platform, your listings, or interactions with other Users.
12. Reporting & Disputes
Users may report violations through the Platform's reporting tools. Treasure Bay may investigate, remove content, or suspend accounts at its discretion, but is not obligated to resolve User disputes, which must be settled directly between the Users involved.
13. Content Ownership & License
You retain ownership of content you upload, and grant Treasure Bay a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute it to operate and promote the Platform. You confirm you have the right to upload any content you post.
14. Privacy & Data
Treasure Bay stores account, listing, and general region data using Firebase (Google) infrastructure. Your general region is used to display relevant local listings. Do not share sensitive personal information in public listings or chat.
15. Regional Expansion & Localization
Treasure Bay currently operates within Trinidad and Tobago. The Platform may be activated for additional regions at Treasure Bay's discretion via admin controls. Automated translation features may be imperfect.
16. Termination
You may delete your account at any time. Treasure Bay may suspend or terminate access at any time, for any reason, without liability.
17. Changes to These Terms
Treasure Bay may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
18. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, unless otherwise required by an activated region.
19. Contact
For questions, reports, or concerns, contact: html.platforms@gmail.com
By checking "I Agree" and creating an account or listing an item, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, and that Treasure Bay bears no responsibility for the outcome of any transaction conducted on or off the Platform.
This document is a starting template and has not been reviewed by a lawyer. Consult a licensed attorney in Trinidad and Tobago before treating this as a legally binding agreement.