Terms of Service
Effective Date: April 26, 2025
Last Updated: April 26, 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Good Horse (the "Service") operated by Yota Ventures LLC, doing business as Good Horse ("Good Horse," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.
Our Service is a marketplace platform that connects horse buyers and sellers in the United States through our website at goodhorse.io.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. Account Registration and Security
Account Creation
- You may browse horse listings without creating an account
- An account is required to list horses for sale or to message other users
- You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
Account Security
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
4. User Content and Listings
Horse Listings
When you create a horse listing, you may upload photos, descriptions, and other information about your horse. You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the legal right to sell the horse
- All information provided is accurate and truthful
- You have the right to use any photos or content you upload
- Your listing complies with all applicable laws and these Terms
Content Standards
All user content must:
- Be accurate and not misleading
- Not contain false, defamatory, or harmful information
- Not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
- Not contain inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Content License
By uploading content to our Service, you grant Good Horse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with operating the Service.
5. Platform Use and Conduct
Permitted Uses
You may use our Service to:
- Browse horse listings
- Create and manage horse listings (with an account)
- Communicate with other users through our messaging system
- Use location features to find horses in your area
Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose or to violate any laws
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Collect user information without permission
- Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
- Post false, misleading, or fraudulent listings
- Engage in harassment, abuse, or inappropriate behavior
6. Horse Sales and Transactions
Marketplace Nature
Good Horse is a platform that facilitates connections between horse buyers and sellers. We are not a party to any transactions between users.
User Responsibility
- All negotiations, sales, and transactions occur directly between buyers and sellers
- Users are responsible for verifying horse information, health, and condition
- We strongly recommend in-person inspection before any horse purchase
- Users must handle their own payment arrangements, contracts, and legal documentation
Health and Condition Disclaimers
- Good Horse makes no warranties about horse health, condition, or suitability
- Sellers are responsible for accurate representation of their horses
- Buyers should conduct independent veterinary examinations
- We are not liable for any health issues, injuries, or disputes related to horses
Transportation and Logistics
- Transportation arrangements are solely between buyers and sellers
- Good Horse is not responsible for shipping, delivery, or transportation issues
- Users should verify insurance and transportation provider credentials
7. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with several third-party providers:
- Clerk: User authentication and account management
- Supabase: Data and photo storage
- Vercel: Hosting and analytics
- Google Maps: Location services for horse listings
Your use of these integrated services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or policies of these third-party services.
8. Privacy and Data Collection
We collect and use your information as described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Service, you consent to our data practices as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
9. Intellectual Property
Our Rights
The Service, including its design, functionality, and content (excluding user-generated content), is owned by Good Horse and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content without permission.
User Rights
You retain ownership of content you upload, subject to the license granted to us as described in Section 4.
10. Payment Terms
Current Operations
Good Horse currently operates without collecting payments from users. Listing horses and basic platform use is free.
Future Payment Processing
We reserve the right to introduce fees, premium features, or payment processing services. Any such changes will be communicated with at least 30 days' advance notice and may require acceptance of additional terms.
11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Service Disclaimer
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GOOD HORSE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
Horse-Related Disclaimers
- We make no representations about horse health, temperament, or suitability
- Users assume all risks associated with horse ownership, handling, and transportation
- We are not liable for injuries, property damage, or other harm related to horses
- Users should obtain appropriate insurance coverage
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Good Horse harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your horse listings or transactions
- Any content you upload or share
- Your interactions with other users
13. Termination
Your Rights
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.
Our Rights
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Harm other users or the platform
- Create security risks
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
14. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in California. You consent to the jurisdiction of these courts.
Informal Resolution
Before filing any legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
- Provide at least 30 days' advance notice
- Email registered users about significant changes
- Post the updated Terms on our website with the new effective date
Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Good Horse regarding the Service.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Yota Ventures LLC (dba Good Horse)
Email: the.good.horse.team@gmail.com
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