Terms Of Service

Welcome to Wantlist.io. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Services"). By using Wantlist.io, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Services.

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Wantlist.io. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use our Services.

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You meet the age requirements above
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will provide accurate and truthful information
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.2 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post to Wantlist.io, including want lists, have lists, profile information, and comments ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Services.

4.2 Content Guidelines

You agree that your User Content will not:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
  • Contain hateful, abusive, threatening, or harassing material
  • Contain sexually explicit or obscene content
  • Promote violence or illegal activities
  • Contain spam, advertising, or solicitations (except for trade facilitation)
  • Contain malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Violate the privacy or publicity rights of others

4.3 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Collect or harvest user information without consent
  • Sell or transfer your account
  • Create multiple accounts to evade bans or restrictions
  • Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices

5. Want Lists and Trading

5.1 Nature of Service

Wantlist.io is a platform for collectors to create and share want lists and have lists to facilitate trading. We do not facilitate actual trades, exchanges of money, or shipment of items. All trading arrangements are made independently between users.

5.2 No Warranty on Trades

We are not party to any agreements between users. We do not guarantee:

  • The accuracy of want lists or have lists
  • The condition, authenticity, or legality of items
  • That users will complete trades
  • The conduct or reliability of other users

5.3 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • Verifying the identity and trustworthiness of trading partners
  • Negotiating and completing trades
  • Ensuring items comply with applicable laws
  • Resolving disputes with other users

6. Shopping Features

Our shopping features allow you to search for items on third-party marketplaces (such as eBay). These features:

  • Are provided for convenience only
  • Link to external websites we do not control
  • May include affiliate links for which we earn commissions
  • Do not constitute endorsements of sellers or products

All purchases made through third-party marketplaces are subject to those platforms' terms and conditions. We are not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of items, the accuracy of listings, or the conduct of third-party sellers.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. You can control the visibility of your profile and want lists through privacy settings:

  • Public: Visible to everyone and listed in directories
  • Hidden: Accessible via direct link but not listed
  • Private: Only visible to you and friends

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Rights

The Services, including all content, features, functionality, software, and design, are owned by Wantlist.io and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our permission.

8.2 Trademarks

Wantlist.io and our logos are trademarks. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

8.3 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Services infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work
  • Identification of the infringing material and its location
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
  • A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
  • Your physical or electronic signature

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained will be accurate or reliable
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Services will meet your requirements

9.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WANTLIST.IO AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Services
  • Damages arising from user content or conduct of third parties
  • Damages arising from unauthorized access to your data

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9.3 Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for third-party websites, services, or content linked from our Services, including eBay, social media platforms, or trading partners.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Wantlist.io and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Services
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your conduct in connection with trading activities

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, please contact us first to attempt to resolve it informally.

11.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state where Wantlist.io is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.3 Arbitration

Any dispute not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, except where prohibited by law. You waive your right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Wantlist.io.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

12.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor.

12.5 No Agency

These Terms do not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.

12.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

13. Contact Information

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