Terms of Service

Last updated: June 10, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Zelkra ("we," "our," or "us") regarding your use of our marketplace platform and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Acceptance and Modifications

By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Important: We will notify users of material changes via email or platform notification.

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
  • You must not be prohibited from using our services under applicable laws
  • You must provide accurate and complete information during registration

3.2 Account Responsibilities

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account
  • Provide only accurate and up-to-date information

4. Platform Services

4.1 Marketplace Services

Zelkra provides a platform for buying and selling digital products, startups, and services. We act as an intermediary and do not own, create, or control the listings posted by users.

4.2 Escrow Services

We provide secure escrow services for transactions to protect both buyers and sellers. Funds are held in escrow until transaction conditions are met and both parties confirm completion.

4.3 Analytics and Tracking

We collect analytics data to improve our services and provide insights to sellers. This includes website usage, listing performance, and user interactions, all subject to our Privacy Policy.

5. User Obligations and Prohibited Activities

5.1 Seller Obligations

  • Provide accurate, complete, and honest listing descriptions
  • Ensure you have legal right to sell the listed items
  • Respond promptly to buyer inquiries
  • Deliver promised products or services as described
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

5.2 Buyer Obligations

  • Conduct due diligence before making purchases
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with sellers
  • Complete transactions in good faith
  • Respect intellectual property rights

5.3 Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent listings
  • Engaging in money laundering or other illegal activities
  • Violating intellectual property rights
  • Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users
  • Attempting to circumvent our fees or escrow system
  • Creating multiple accounts to manipulate ratings or reviews
  • Posting content that violates applicable laws

6. Transactions and Payments

6.1 Transaction Process

  1. Buyer initiates purchase and payment is held in escrow
  2. Seller receives notification and begins delivery process
  3. Buyer reviews delivered product/service
  4. Upon mutual agreement, funds are released to seller
  5. In case of disputes, our dispute resolution process applies

6.2 Fees and Pricing

  • Transaction fees apply to completed sales
  • Listing fees may apply for premium placement
  • All fees are clearly disclosed before transaction completion
  • Fees are non-refundable except as required by law

6.3 Refunds and Returns

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis depending on the nature of the product/service and circumstances. Digital products may have different refund policies than physical products.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Platform IP

Zelkra and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 User Content

You retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it on our platform for the purpose of providing our services.

7.3 DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to legitimate DMCA takedown notices. Users found to repeatedly infringe copyrights may have their accounts terminated.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimer

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our platform.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Zelkra shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

9. Dispute Resolution

9.1 Internal Resolution

We encourage users to resolve disputes amicably. Our support team is available to mediate disputes and facilitate resolution.

9.2 Binding Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved internally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

9.3 Class Action Waiver

You waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against Zelkra.

10. Account Termination

10.1 Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team. Certain obligations may survive termination.

10.2 Termination by Platform

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in prohibited activities, or for other legitimate business reasons.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to the platform will cease, but certain provisions of these Terms will survive, including intellectual property rights and limitation of liability.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the appropriate jurisdiction as determined by applicable law.

12. Miscellaneous Provisions

12.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Zelkra regarding use of our services.

12.3 Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

14. Acknowledgment

By using Zelkra, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our services.