Terms of Service

1. Role of the Platform

Bidrit acts exclusively as an online marketplace connecting prospective vehicle buyers with verified automobile sellerships in Nigeria. We facilitate these connections by providing a platform for listing, searching, and comparing vehicles.

• We do not own, sell, or take possession of any vehicles listed on the platform.
• We are not a party to the actual sales contract between the buyer and the seller.
• Any purchase agreements, warranties, or financial transactions are solely between the buyer and the verified seller.

2. Seller Verification

Bidrit prides itself on a "Trust-First" approach. We conduct rigorous verification checks on all sellers prior to allowing them to list inventory on our Service. However:

• The "Verified" badge indicates that the sellership has passed our corporate, physical, and historical business checks at the time of onboarding.
• While we strive to ensure absolute integrity, Bidrit does not provide mechanical warranties or guarantees on the specific condition of individual vehicles listed by verified sellers. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own mechanical inspections.

3. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must provide us with information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account on our Service.

• You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Service.
• You agree not to disclose your password to any third party.
• You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

4. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Service in any way that violates applicable Nigerian federal, state, or local laws. Furthermore, you agree not to:

• Post false, inaccurate, misleading, defamatory, or libelous content.
• Distribute viruses or any other technologies that may harm Bidrit, or the interests or property of Bidrit users.
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access our Service for any purpose without our express written permission.
• Interfere with the working of our Service, or impose an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Bidrit Automotive Technologies and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both Nigeria and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Bidrit.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Bidrit, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service;
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service;
• Any content obtained from the Service; and
• Unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content.

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

11. Seller Responsibilities

Sellers using the Platform agree to conduct business honestly, professionally, and in accordance with Bidrit’s Trust Standards. Every seller must:

• Maintain accurate business information.
• Ensure all listings are truthful and complete.
• Disclose all known material defects affecting a vehicle.
• Respond to customer enquiries professionally.
• Cooperate with Bidrit during investigations and compliance reviews.
• Maintain the standards required to remain a Verified Seller.

Sellers acknowledge that access to the Platform is a privilege that depends on continued compliance with Bidrit’s policies.

12. Buyer Responsibilities

Buyers agree to use the Platform responsibly and lawfully. Buyers must:

• Provide accurate information where required.
• Communicate respectfully with sellers.
• Avoid fraudulent enquiries or deceptive conduct.
• Complete transactions honestly.
• Report suspected fraud or policy violations in good faith.
• Comply with Bidrit’s purchasing processes where applicable.

Buyers must not misuse the Platform or interfere with the rights of other users.

13. Vehicle Listings

Sellers are solely responsible for the content of their listings. Every listing must:

• Describe the actual vehicle being offered.
• Contain accurate specifications.
• Include genuine photographs of the vehicle.
• Display an honest selling price.
• Disclose known material defects where applicable.
• Comply with Bidrit’s Vehicle Listing Standards.

Bidrit may remove or reject listings that fail to meet platform standards.

14. Prohibited Listings

The following may not be advertised on Bidrit:

Bidrit reserves the right to remove prohibited listings without prior notice.

15. Verification

Seller verification is conducted according to the Bidrit Seller Verification Policy. Verification confirms that a seller has successfully completed Bidrit’s verification requirements. Verification does not guarantee:

• The quality of any vehicle.
• The outcome of any transaction.
• Future seller performance.

Verification status may be suspended or revoked where Bidrit determines that continued compliance has not been maintained.

16. Bidrit Trust Index

The Bidrit Trust Index is Bidrit’s proprietary reputation system. The Trust Index is intended to help buyers make informed purchasing decisions. The Trust Index may consider factors including:

• Verified customer experiences.
• Transaction history.
• Complaint resolution.
• Platform compliance.
• Responsiveness.
• Other trust-related indicators determined by Bidrit.

Bidrit may adjust the Trust Index methodology to improve fairness, accuracy, and platform integrity.

Trust Index scores are informational and do not constitute guarantees.

17. Reviews and Feedback

Only verified transactions may be eligible to influence seller reputation where supported by the Platform. Users agree that reviews must:

• Be truthful.
• Reflect genuine experiences.
• Avoid abusive language.
• Avoid defamatory content.
• Avoid discriminatory or hateful remarks.

Bidrit reserves the right to remove reviews that violate these Terms.

Attempts to manipulate reviews or reputation systems are strictly prohibited.

18. Fraud Prevention

Users must not engage in activities intended to deceive, manipulate, or defraud other users or Bidrit. Examples include:

Bidrit may suspend accounts immediately where fraud is reasonably suspected while investigations are conducted.

19. Prohibited Conduct

Users must not:

Violations may result in suspension or permanent removal.

20. Enforcement

To protect platform integrity, Bidrit may:

• Issue warnings.
• Remove listings.
• Restrict account features.
• Reduce Trust Index where appropriate.
• Suspend verification.
• Suspend user accounts.
• Permanently terminate accounts.
• Report unlawful activity to appropriate authorities where required.

Enforcement decisions will be made in good faith based on available information and platform policies.

21. Reporting Violations

Users are encouraged to report suspected fraud, policy violations, or dishonest conduct. Reports should include relevant supporting information where available.

Submitting intentionally false or malicious reports may itself constitute a violation of these Terms.

22. Platform Integrity

The integrity of the Platform is fundamental to Bidrit’s mission. All users acknowledge that Bidrit may take reasonable actions necessary to protect buyers, sellers, and the reputation of the Platform.

These actions may include investigations, temporary restrictions, additional verification requirements, or other measures reasonably designed to maintain trust and platform security.