YourSpace Terms of Use

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Welcome to YourSpace, your local community platform to list, find, and thrive. Before registering or using the site, please read and agree to the following terms.

By creating an account, listing, messaging, or browsing on YourSpace, you accept and agree to these Terms of Use.

1. Who Can Use This Site

You are at least 18 years old
You provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration
You comply with these Terms and all applicable laws in South Africa

If you are acting on behalf of a business or landlord, you confirm you are authorised to do so.

2. What You Can List on YourSpace

YourSpace is built for South African users to list:

Rental properties such as rooms, flats, cottages, homes, and student housing
Local services including handyman work, catering, tutoring, and events
Items for sale such as secondhand furniture, electronics, and more

All listings must be:

Real and not fake, misleading, or duplicated
Legal and compliant with local regulations
Clear with honest pricing and accurate descriptions

We reserve the right to moderate or remove any listing that does not meet these requirements.

3. What Is Not Allowed

We do not allow:

Fraud, scams, or misleading content including “too good to be true” offers
Hate speech, harassment, abusive content, or personal attacks
Adult content, illegal substances, weapons, or any item banned by law
Impersonation of others or posting content without consent
Automated bots, spam, or bulk messaging

Listings that violate these standards will be removed. Accounts may be suspended.

4. User Conduct

You agree to:

Treat other users with respect
Message others only for legitimate inquiries
Not misuse the platform to promote unrelated products or services
Upload only images and content that you have the right to use

We reserve the right to suspend or remove users who do not follow these rules.

5. Listings and Transactions

YourSpace is a platform that connects users. We do not act as agents or middlemen.

We do not verify the accuracy of all listings or guarantee transactions
Users are responsible for making safe and informed decisions
Always meet in safe places and avoid sending money without verification

6. Account Verification and Suspension

To reduce scams, we may:

Require email verification during signup
Request ID verification or proof of ownership for certain listings
Suspend or delete accounts that violate our rules, with or without notice

7. Intellectual Property

All content posted on YourSpace including text, photos, and logos remains the property of the original users or the platform. Do not copy, scrape, or reuse this content without permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

YourSpace is not responsible for:

Any disputes between buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants
Losses caused by fraudulent listings, scams, or miscommunication
Offline meetings, payments, or any resulting issues

Use of this platform is at your own risk.

9. Privacy

We collect and store basic user data to operate the platform effectively. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

10. Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of YourSpace after changes means that you accept the updated terms.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms or want to report a concern, please contact us at:
📧 [Insert support email]