Terms of Service - YCDA Market

Effective Date: September 16, 2025

Welcome to YCDA Market! By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, you must not use this site.

By using this site, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older.

1. About YCDA Market

YCDA Market is an online platform providing:

A directory for businesses and professional services.
Job listings for employers and job seekers.
Freelancer profiles and service offerings.
Real estate listings, including residential and commercial properties for sale or rent.

All listings and content are submitted by users. YCDA Market reviews all submissions prior to publication to ensure minimum quality, authenticity, and value. Listings that appear fraudulent, misleading, disingenuous, or of extremely low quality may be rejected at our discretion.

While we perform this review, YCDA Market does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listing. Users are responsible for performing their own due diligence and making independent decisions based on the information provided. YCDA Market shall not be held liable for any consequences arising from the use of listings or other content.

2. Accounts and Registration

Some features require creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining confidential login credentials and all activity under your account.
You must provide accurate, complete, and current information when registering.
You are responsible for securing your account, including logging out of shared or public devices.
YCDA Market reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts for policy violations, abusive or fraudulent activity, or legal requirements.

3. Posting and User Content

When submitting listings, job postings, freelancer profiles, or other content (“User Content”), you agree that:

You own the content or have the right to share it.
Content does not infringe on third-party rights, violate privacy laws, or breach applicable laws.
Content is truthful, accurate, and not misleading.
Content is not illegal, defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive, harassing, discriminatory, or offensive.
Content does not promote hate speech, violence, or unlawful activities.

By submitting content, you grant YCDA Market a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, modify, and promote your content on the site or affiliated channels. This license does not transfer ownership; you retain full ownership of your submissions.

4. Reporting Listings

YCDA Market provides a Report a Listing feature to allow users to flag listings for review. When reporting a listing, users should provide:

The title of the listing.
The URL of the listing.
A detailed description of the issue or concern.
Optional image evidence to support the report.

Reports are reviewed by our moderation team, and YCDA Market may remove or suspend listings that violate these Terms or appear misleading, fraudulent, or low-quality.

5. Platform Use

You agree to use YCDA Market responsibly and not to:

Post spam, phishing attempts, malware, or fraudulent content.
Impersonate other users, YCDA Market staff, or entities.
Interfere with the platform’s security, servers, or functionality.
Access data or content not intended for you or bypass security measures.
Engage in any activity that is unlawful, harmful, or violates these Terms.

On-Site Messaging

By using YCDA Market’s on-site messaging system, you agree to:

Use Responsibly: Messages should be professional, relevant, and respectful. Harassment, scams, or abusive behavior is prohibited. Users who do not abide by these guidelines will be removed from the platform.
Protect Your Information: Avoid sharing sensitive personal or financial information. We recommend keeping all communications on YCDA Market for added security; however, if necessary, you may also contact vendors via phone, WhatsApp, or email, where provided.
Message Retention: On-site messages may be stored to support dispute resolution and community safety.
Liability Limitation: Liability Limitation: YCDA Market is not responsible for any disputes, losses, or damages arising from communications between users and vendors. This includes, but is not limited to, financial transactions, property agreements, service arrangements, or any other interactions conducted through the on-site messaging system or otherwise. Users engage with each other at their own risk and are encouraged to follow all safety guidelines provided on the platform.
Report Concerns: Users should report any suspicious or unsafe messages promptly using our reporting system.

Failure to comply may result in account suspension, termination, or legal action.

6. Disclaimers

YCDA Market serves as a platform and facilitator. We are not a broker, agent, or guarantor of any listings, transactions, or services.
Listings are reviewed for quality and authenticity, but YCDA Market does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any content.
All use of the platform and any actions taken based on content are at your own risk. YCDA Market is not liable for outcomes resulting from reliance on listings or interactions with other users.

7. Indemnity

By using YCDA Market, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless YCDA Market, its affiliates, partners, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the platform.
Your submission of content or listings.
Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.

8. Limitation of Liability

YCDA Market, its affiliates, and partners will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, including:

Loss of profits or revenue
Loss of data or content
Missed opportunities
Any other loss resulting from use of or reliance on the platform

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability; if so, those limitations may not apply to you.

9. Intellectual Property

All site content, branding, logos, and design elements are owned by YCDA Market or its licensors.
Users may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from site content without written permission.
Users may only use content for personal, non-commercial purposes unless authorized.

10. Privacy

Your use of YCDA Market is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal and non-personal data. By using the site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Dispute Resolution

Users agree to attempt to resolve disputes amicably with YCDA Market before pursuing legal action.
Users submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in the designated jurisdiction for resolution of disputes arising from these Terms or use of the platform.

12. Modifications and Termination

YCDA Market may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
YCDA Market may suspend or terminate accounts or services for policy violations, abuse, or operational needs.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Jamaica, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes arising from use of YCDA Market shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of this jurisdiction.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service:

Email: support@ycdamarket.com
Website: https://ycdamarket.com