1. Introduction

Welcome to The Abandonware Ring. These Terms govern your use of all our services including news, community, directory, marketplace, and messaging. By accessing our platform, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Platform Usage Terms

• Maintain the confidentiality of your account.
• Content must be lawful, non-defamatory, and original.
• No malicious behavior allowed (e.g., fraud, spam, hacking).
• We may modify or restrict services at any time without notice.

3. Marketplace Terms

• We act only as a facilitator; we do not guarantee listed items.
• Payments are processed securely by PayPal.
• Escrow protects both buyers and sellers, released at our discretion.
• All sales are final unless a return policy is explicitly offered by the seller.
• We may assist in disputes but do not guarantee refunds.

4. Website Listings and Directory Submissions

• You are responsible for your submitted website content.
• All submissions are subject to moderation, approval, or removal at our discretion.

5. Community Comments and Messaging

• Engage respectfully with others.
• We reserve the right to delete or edit any comment or message.

6. Refund Policy

• All payments are considered final once completed.
• Disputes must be resolved between users with optional platform mediation.
• Unauthorized chargebacks result in immediate account suspension.

7. Privacy Policy

• We collect account, transaction, and activity data.
• Data is used strictly for platform operations and is never sold to third parties.
• Cookies are used for a better user experience.
• Payments are handled by PayPal; their terms apply when transacting.

8. Acceptable Use Policy

• No illegal, harmful, or disruptive activities permitted.
• Violations may result in account suspension or termination.

9. Limitation of Liability

We disclaim all warranties related to platform operation. You use the platform at your own risk. We are not liable for damages, fraud, disputes, or data loss.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms at any time without notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.