Introduction 

Welcome to SHOESGATE, an online marketplace for buying and selling New, Second hand and  Preowned shoes.

These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Agreement”) apply to all users of the SHOESGATE website (“Website”) and the services provided by SHOESGATE (“Services”). By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you disagree to be bound by this Agreement, you may not use the Website or Services.

Overview of Terms and Conditions

 Our terms and conditions include the following sections: User Conduct and Responsibilities, User Accounts and Registration, Intellectual Property Rights, Content and User Submissions, Third-Party Links and Services, Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability, Indemnification, Termination and Suspension, Governing Law and Dispute Resolution, Modifications and Updates to Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Policy.

Purpose and Scope of Agreement 

Our terms and conditions are a legally binding agreement between you and SHOESGATE. They apply to your use of our website, including but not limited to browsing, buying, and selling shoes. These terms and conditions supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

Acceptance of Terms 

By using our website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are using our website on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these terms and conditions.

Description of Services

SHOESGATE provides an online marketplace for the buying and selling of New, Second hand and Preowned shoes. As a user of the Website, you can create an account, list shoes for sale, and purchase shoes listed by other users. SHOESGATE not guarantee the quality or legality of the shoes listed or sold through the Website, but we protect you ! we do provide a way for you to submit a claim to our team within a specific time period if the item you have purchased does not conform to its description, so you can get your money back if you have complied with all the conditions. Please click on this link to learn more about our buyer protection : https://shoes-gate.com/buyer-protection/

User Conduct

By using the Website or Services, you agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations and to not engage in any of the following activities:

1. Posting, listing, or uploading any content that is illegal, obscene, defamatory, or otherwise offensive;
2. Using the Website or Services to harass, stalk, or intimidate other users;
3. Impersonating any person or entity or falsely representing your affiliation with any person or entity;
4. Using the Website or Services to engage in any fraudulent or deceptive activity;
5. Violating any intellectual property rights of SHOESGATE or any third party;
6. Attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the Website or Services;
7. Using any automated system or software to extract data from the Website for any purpose;
8. Breaching any security measures of the Website or Services.

SHOESGATE reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Website and Services at any time, without notice, for any reason or no reason.

Account Registration

To use the Services, you must create an account on the Website. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when registering for an account and to keep your account information up-to-date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login information and all activities under your account. You agree to immediately notify SHOESGATE of any unauthorized use of your account.

Listing and Selling Shoes

As a seller, you are responsible for ensuring that the shoes you list for sale are accurately described and meet any applicable quality standards. You agree to list shoes only if you are the rightful owner or have the legal authority to sell them.

SHOESGATE charges a commission fee on each sale made through the Website. The commission fee is a percentage of the sale price and is subject to change at any time. You agree to pay all applicable fees and commissions to SHOESGATE promptly.

Buying Shoes

As a buyer, you agree to pay the total purchase price for any shoes you buy through the Website. You are responsible for reading the item description carefully and verifying the shoes' condition and quality before making a purchase. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may be eligible for a refund under the SHOESGATE refund policy.

User Conduct and Responsibilities 

As a user of SHOESGATE, you agree to comply with our terms and conditions, as well as all applicable laws and regulations. You are responsible for your conduct and any content or information that you submit to our website.

Prohibited Conduct and Activities 

You may not use our website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, or in any way that violates these terms and conditions. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Infringing on any intellectual property rights
• Harassing, threatening, or defaming other users
• Using our website to facilitate the sale of counterfeit or stolen goods
• Interfering with the operation of our website
• Attempting to access or use another user's account without permission

User Content and Submissions 

You are solely responsible for any content or information that you submit to our website, including but not limited to shoe listings, product descriptions, and profile information. By submitting content, you grant SHOESGATE a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, create derivative works based on, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and otherwise exploit in any manner such content in all formats and distribution channels now known or hereafter devised.

User Account Security and Confidentiality 

You are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your SHOESGATE account, including your username and password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Monitoring and Enforcement 

We reserve the right to monitor and enforce our terms and conditions, including but not limited to removing or modifying any content or information that violates these terms, suspending or terminating user accounts, and cooperating with law enforcement agencies in the investigation of any criminal or civil matter.

User Accounts and Registration

At SHOESGATE, we require all users to create an account in order to buy or sell on our marketplace. Here are the key details regarding user accounts and registration:

Account Creation and Eligibility: 

To create an account, you must be at least 18 years old and provide accurate information about yourself. You must also agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Only one account per person is allowed.

Account Verification and Activation: 

To ensure the security of our platform, we require users to verify their email address and phone number during the registration process. Once you've completed the verification steps, your account will be activated.

Account Termination and Deactivation: 

If you no longer wish to use your SHOESGATE account, you can choose to deactivate it at any time. Please note that deactivating your account does not delete any of your previously posted listings. If you violate our Terms and Conditions, we may terminate your account immediately.

Account Suspension and Restrictions:

 In some cases, we may need to temporarily suspend or restrict your account if we suspect fraudulent or unauthorized activity. We may also impose limitations on your account if you violate our policies or engage in suspicious behavior.

Intellectual Property Rights:

Welcome to SHOESGATE, a marketplace for buying and selling New, Second hand and  Preowned shoes. Before using our website, please read these intellectual property rights carefully. By accessing and using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

Ownership of Intellectual Property:

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of SHOESGATE or our affiliates, licensors, or content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You acknowledge and agree that all intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, in and to our website and its content are owned by SHOESGATE or our affiliates, licensors, or content providers.

Use of Intellectual Property:

You may not use any content from our website without the prior written consent of SHOESGATE or the respective owners of the intellectual property. You agree not to copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content on our website without our prior written consent.

User Content:

You retain all ownership rights in any content that you upload or post to our website. However, by uploading or posting any content to our website, you grant SHOESGATE a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You also grant SHOESGATE the right to use your username, profile picture, and information about your use of our website in connection with our marketing and advertising efforts.

DMCA Copyright Infringement Notification:

SHOESGATE respects the intellectual property rights of others and requires its users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed on our website, please provide us with the following information in writing:

(a) A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; (b) A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our website; (c) Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address; (d) A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the allegedly infringing material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (e) A statement that the information in your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

Counter-Notice:

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may send us a written counter-notice. Your counter-notice must include the following:

(a) Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared on our website before it was removed or disabled; (b) Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address; (c) A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which you are located (or if you are outside the United States, the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York) and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the DMCA notice or an agent of such person; (d) A statement that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material; and (e) Your physical or electronic signature.

Content and User Submissions 

We value user-generated content and encourage our users to share their experiences and opinions on our platform. However, we reserve the right to remove any content that violates our guidelines or is otherwise inappropriate, in our sole discretion. By submitting content to SHOESGATE, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, distribute, and display your content in connection with our website and services. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to grant this license.

If you believe that any content on our website violates your rights or is otherwise inappropriate, please contact us at the email address provided at the top of these terms. We will review your request and may remove or modify the content in our sole discretion.

Third-Party Links and Services 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by SHOESGATE. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites and services. Your use of these third-party websites and services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability:

Welcome to SHOESGATE, a marketplace for buying and selling New, Second hand and  Preowned shoes. Before using our website, please read these disclaimers and limitations of liability carefully. By accessing and using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

General Disclaimer:

SHOESGATE is an online platform that connects buyers and sellers of New, Second hand and  Preowned shoes. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information or products on our website. We do not endorse or guarantee any seller, buyer, or item listed on our website. We are not responsible for any transactions, disputes, or interactions between buyers and sellers.

Limitation of Liability:

In no event shall SHOESGATE or our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of our website or the inability to use our website. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from:

(a) the use or inability to use our website; (b) the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any goods, data, information, or services purchased or obtained or messages received or transactions entered into through or from our website; (c) unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; (d) statements or conduct of any third-party on our website; or (e) any other matter relating to our website.

Indemnification:

You agree to indemnify and hold SHOESGATE and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your use of our website, your violation of these terms and conditions, or your violation of any rights of another.

Disclaimer of Warranties:

Our website and all information, content, materials, products, and services included on or otherwise made available to you through our website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of our website or the information, content, materials, products, or services included on or otherwise made available to you through our website. You expressly agree that your use of our website is at your sole risk.

Modifications:

We reserve the right to modify or revise these terms and conditions at any time. Any such modifications or revisions shall be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our website after the posting of any such modifications or revisions shall constitute your acceptance of these terms and conditions as modified or revised.

If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions, please contact us at contact@shoes-gate.com.

Termination and Suspension

SHOESGATE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate, suspend, or modify your access to the website or its services, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms and Conditions or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.

In the event of termination or suspension, your user account and all associated data and content may be permanently deleted and you may not be able to access the website or its services again. You acknowledge and agree that SHOESGATE shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination or suspension of your access to the website or its services.

Miscellaneous

• This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between you and SHOESGATE with respect to the use of the Website and Services. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and SHOESGATE.
• SHOESGATE’s failure to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
• If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• You may not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of SHOESGATE.
• SHOESGATE may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, without your consent or notice.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which SHOESGATE operates, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or the use of the website or its services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the arbitration association in the jurisdiction in which SHOESGATE operates. Any such arbitration shall be conducted in the English language and shall take place in the jurisdiction in which SHOESGATE operates.

You agree that any claim or dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or the use of the website or its services must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or dispute arose or be forever barred.

Modifications and Updates to Terms and Conditions

SHOESGATE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, update, or change these Terms and Conditions at any time and without prior notice. You should periodically review these Terms and Conditions to ensure that you are aware of any changes.

SHOESGATE will notify you of any material changes to these Terms and Conditions by posting a notice on the website or by sending you an email or other electronic communication. Your continued use of the website or its services after any such modification, update, or change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.

Privacy Policy

At SHOESGATE, we take the privacy and security of our users very seriously. Here's an overview of our Privacy Policy:

Overview of Privacy Policy: 

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform. We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services and improve your user experience.

Information Collection and Use: 

We collect information such as your name, email address, and phone number during the registration process. We also collect information about your activity on our platform, such as the listings you view and the messages you send. We use this information to provide our services, improve our platform, and communicate with you.

Information Sharing and Disclosure:

 We do not share your personal information with third-party advertisers or marketers. We may share your information with service providers who help us operate our platform, or in response to legal requests or requirements.

User Choices and Controls: You have the right to control how your personal information is used and shared on our platform. You can update your account information and communication preferences at any time. You can also delete your account or request that we delete your personal information.

Contact Information

We value your feedback and want to hear from you if you have any questions or concerns about our platform. Here's how you can contact us:

Contact Methods and Information: 

You can reach us through our contact form on our website or by sending an email to contact@shoes-gate.com. We'll do our best to respond to your message as quickly as possible.

Customer Support and Assistance: 

If you need help with your account, a transaction, or any other issue, our customer support team is available to assist you. You can contact us through the methods listed above.

Feedback and Suggestions:

We welcome your feedback and suggestions for how we can improve our platform. Please don't hesitate to share your thoughts with us.

Reporting Violations and Complaints: If you encounter any violations of our policies or have a complaint about another user, please let us know through our reporting system. We take all reports seriously and will take action to address any issues.