Terms & Conditions
Last updated: January 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using CarsInLesotho.com ("the Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our services.
2. Description of Service
CarsInLesotho.com is an online marketplace platform that connects vehicle buyers and sellers in Lesotho. We provide a listing service where users can post vehicles for sale and browse available vehicles. We are a listing platform only and do not engage in the actual sale, purchase, or transfer of vehicles.
3. User Responsibilities
3.1 Account Registration
To list a vehicle, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.2 Accurate Listings
When creating a vehicle listing, you must:
- Provide truthful and accurate information about the vehicle
- Upload genuine photos of the actual vehicle being sold
- Disclose any known defects, damage, or issues with the vehicle
- Set a fair and realistic price
- Ensure you have legal ownership or authority to sell the vehicle
- Not misrepresent the condition, history, or specifications of the vehicle
3.3 Legal Transactions
All users must:
- Ensure all vehicle transactions comply with Lesotho law
- Properly transfer vehicle ownership through legal channels
- Ensure all vehicle documentation is legitimate and up-to-date
- Not list stolen, cloned, or illegally imported vehicles
- Pay all applicable taxes and fees related to vehicle sales
3.4 Prohibited Activities
Users are strictly prohibited from:
- Posting fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive listings
- Using the platform for any illegal activities
- Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users
- Spamming or posting duplicate listings
- Attempting to bypass or manipulate platform features
- Scraping or harvesting user data
- Impersonating another person or entity
- Interfering with the proper functioning of the platform
4. Platform Disclaimer
4.1 Intermediary Status
CarsInLesotho.com acts solely as a listing platform and intermediary. We do not:
- Own, sell, or transfer any vehicles listed on the platform
- Verify the accuracy of listings or vehicle information
- Inspect or assess vehicle conditions
- Conduct background checks on users
- Participate in negotiations between buyers and sellers
- Handle payments or financial transactions
- Guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of any vehicle
4.2 No Warranties
The platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
4.3 User Due Diligence
It is the buyer's responsibility to:
- Thoroughly inspect vehicles before purchase
- Verify vehicle history and documentation
- Conduct vehicle test drives
- Arrange independent mechanical inspections
- Verify seller identity and ownership
- Negotiate terms directly with sellers
5. Listing Removal Policies
We reserve the right to remove any listing or suspend any user account at our sole discretion if:
- The listing violates these Terms and Conditions
- We receive credible reports of fraudulent activity
- The listing contains false or misleading information
- The vehicle is suspected to be stolen or illegally obtained
- The user engages in abusive or threatening behavior
- The listing contains inappropriate content
- Payment for featured listings is not received
- We are required to do so by law or court order
We will make reasonable efforts to notify users before removing listings, but we are not obligated to do so.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on CarsInLesotho.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of CarsInLesotho.com or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
By uploading content (photos, descriptions, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content on the platform.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CarsInLesotho.com and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Disputes between buyers and sellers
- Quality, condition, or legality of vehicles listed
- Accuracy of user-provided information
- Actions or inactions of users
- Fraudulent transactions or scams
- Technical issues or platform downtime
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CarsInLesotho.com and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the platform
- Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
- Your violation of any law or regulation
- Your vehicle listings or transactions
- Any content you upload to the platform
9. Fees and Payments
Browsing and contacting sellers is free for buyers. Sellers may be charged fees for:
- Featured listings
- Premium placement
- Dealership packages
- Advertising services
All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to change our fee structure with notice.
10. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes between users should be resolved directly between the parties involved. CarsInLesotho.com is not responsible for mediating or resolving disputes between buyers and sellers.
Any disputes between users and CarsInLesotho.com shall be governed by the laws of Lesotho and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lesotho.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the platform at any time, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms and Conditions or for any other reason we deem appropriate.
Upon termination, your right to use the platform will immediately cease, and we may delete your account and content.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated terms on the platform. Continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: info@autos.africa
Phone: +44 7485 746369
Address: City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, UK
By using CarsInLesotho.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.