Terms of Service

Welcome to Respec. These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) are a contract between you and Respec (“we,” “us”) governing your use of our website and services (the “Service”). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. What Respec is — and is not

Respec is a venue that lets individuals list, find, and message each other about used graphics cards and related hardware. We are not a party to any transaction between users. We do not buy, sell, own, inspect every unit, take possession of, ship, or take payment for items listed by users. Any sale is solely between the buyer and the seller. We do not act as a broker, agent, escrow, auctioneer, or guarantor.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and able to form a binding contract to use the Service. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure and for all activity under your account.

3. Payments happen between users

No payment is processed through Respec. Buyers and sellers arrange and complete payment directly between themselves (off-platform). We never hold funds, and we are not responsible for any payment, non-payment, chargeback, or related dispute. We strongly recommend inspecting an item and meeting at a public place before paying, and never paying via irreversible methods (wire, gift cards, crypto) or sending a deposit to someone you have not met.

4. Verification and “verified” listings

Some listings show a verification badge describing checks a reviewer performed (for example, a photo review, a GPU-Z capture, or a benchmark). Each badge describes only what was actually reviewed and nothing more. A badge is not a warranty, certification, guarantee of working condition, or endorsement, and “As-Is” listings are not confirmed to work at all. You are responsible for satisfying yourself about an item’s condition before buying.

5. Sales are between users and final

All sales are between the buyer and the seller and, unless the seller states otherwise in writing, are final and As-Is. Respec does not offer returns, refunds, warranties, or buyer/seller protection, and does not mediate, arbitrate, or resolve disputes. Any dispute is solely between the buyer and seller.

6. Your responsibilities and prohibited conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

• list or sell stolen, counterfeit, relabeled, recalled, or otherwise unlawful items, or items you do not have the right to sell;
• misrepresent an item, its condition, its history (including mining or repair history), or yourself;
• harass, defraud, threaten, or harm another user, or solicit payment off-platform under false pretenses;
• violate any law, infringe intellectual-property or privacy rights, or post malware, spam, or unlawful content; or
• scrape, overload, reverse-engineer, or interfere with the Service.

7. Safety at meetups and in shipping

Meeting strangers and shipping valuables carry inherent risk. Where we suggest a “verified public spot,” that means a public venue we believe is reasonable for a meetup — not a place we secure, supervise, vet, or monitor. You meet and transact entirely at your own risk. We do not screen users and make no representation about any user, item, or location.

8. Disclaimers

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any listing, user, item, or verification is accurate, lawful, or reliable.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Respec will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss arising out of a transaction between users, an item’s condition, a meetup, shipping, or your use of the Service. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Service will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Respec harmless from any claim, loss, or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your listings, your transactions with other users, your content, or your violation of these Terms or any law.

11. Accounts and termination

We may suspend or terminate any account, and remove any listing or content, at our discretion — for example, for suspected fraud, abuse, or a violation of these Terms. You may stop using the Service and request account deletion at any time (see the Privacy Policy).

12. Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, notify you. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

13. Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State in which Respec is organized, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute between you and Respec relating to the Service will be resolved in the state or federal courts located there (or, where we both agree, by binding individual arbitration), and you waive participation in any class action.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email hello@respecstore.com.