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Terms of Use

Effective Date: November 26, 2025

Last Updated: November 26, 2025

About This Platform

These Terms of Use govern your use of Commversar. By using our platform, you agree to these terms.

Commversar is a classifieds platform connecting buyers and sellers around university campuses and their surrounding areas in Kenya. We provide the marketplace space only.

Our Role

We Are a Platform

  • •We provide space for sellers to list products and services.
  • •We connect sellers with buyers.
  • •We facilitate communication between parties.

We Do NOT:

  • •Process payments.
  • •Handle deliveries.
  • •Take responsibility for transactions between buyers and sellers.
  • •Guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of items listed.
  • •Verify the accuracy of product descriptions.

Who Can Use Commversar

Buyers

  • •Anyone can browse and use the platform.
  • •No registration required.
  • •Users under 18 should seek parental guidance before making transactions.

Sellers

  • •Must register an account to list items.
  • •Civilian users verifying with National ID must be 18 years or older.
  • •Must provide accurate information during registration.
  • •Cannot change name and gender after registration.

Verification

Verification is optional but highly encouraged for sellers. You can verify using:

  • •Student ID (preferred)
  • •National ID (for civilians or students without Student ID)

Benefits:

  • •Display a "verified" badge
  • •Increase buyer trust
  • •Ensure fair use of the platform

Buyers are warned about transacting with unverified merchants. We recommend prioritizing verified sellers.

Transactions and Payments

Buyer Responsibility

  • •Verify product details before purchasing.
  • •We highly encourage sending payment only after confirming delivery.
  • •Resolve disputes directly with sellers.
  • •We are not liable for transaction mishaps, fraud, or misrepresentation.

Seller Responsibility

  • •Provide accurate product descriptions and images.
  • •Communicate with buyers.
  • •Fulfill orders as agreed and handle delivery.
  • •We are not liable if buyers don't complete purchases or if disputes arise.

Payment Guidelines

Commversar does not process payments. All arrangements are made directly between buyers and sellers. We recommend:

  • •Meeting in safe, public locations.
  • •Inspecting items before payment.
  • •Using secure payment methods and being cautious with unverified sellers.

Community Standards

We maintain a healthy, trustworthy community. Help us by reporting fraud, fake items, or misleading information using the "Flag" option.

We review all reports and take appropriate action, including removing listings and warning or suspending merchants.

Prohibited Activities:

  • •Listing illegal items or services
  • •Posting false or misleading information
  • •Impersonating others
  • •Harassing or threatening users
  • •Manipulating reviews or ratings
  • •Spamming or excessive posting

Account Management

For Sellers

  • •Provide accurate information when registering.
  • •Name and gender cannot be changed after registration (contact support for help).
  • •Maintain account security and notify us of unauthorized access.

Account Deletion: You can delete your account anytime by going to Account Center > Account Deletion. For assistance, contact [email protected] .

Content and Intellectual Property

  • •You retain ownership of content you post.
  • •By posting, you grant us a license to display it on our platform.
  • •Do not post content that infringes on others' rights.

Our Liability

Commversar is NOT liable for:

  • •Transactions between buyers and sellers
  • •Quality, safety, legality, or accuracy of listings
  • •Actions or conduct of users
  • •Loss, damage, or disputes arising from transactions
  • •Fraud, misrepresentation, or non-delivery

You use Commversar at your own risk. We encourage all users to resolve any disputes amicably through direct communication.

Data Protection

Your privacy is important. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.

Platform Rights

We reserve the right to:

  • •Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
  • •Remove listings that violate our policies.
  • •Refuse service when necessary.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use means you accept the new terms.

Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:

[email protected]

By using Commversar, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.

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