📜Legal Agreement

Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using SwapWithUs.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using SwapWithUs ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

SwapWithUs is a platform that connects individuals who wish to exchange homes, cars, and other items. We are a facilitator only and are not a party to any exchange agreements between users.

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2. Eligibility

To use SwapWithUs, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
  • Provide accurate and complete information during registration
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
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3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

3.1 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

3.2 Accurate Information

You must provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself and your property listings. Misrepresentation of your identity, property, or availability may result in account suspension or termination.

3.3 One Account Per User

You may only maintain one account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions or manipulate the platform is prohibited.

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4. Property Listings and Representations

4.1 Ownership and Authority

By listing a property, you represent and warrant that you:

  • Own the property or have explicit authorization from the owner to list it
  • Have the legal right to exchange or allow others to use the property
  • Are not violating any lease agreements, HOA rules, or local regulations
  • Have obtained all necessary permissions and consents

4.2 Accurate Descriptions

Your property listings must be accurate, truthful, and not misleading. You must disclose all material information including:

  • Property condition and any known defects
  • Accurate photos representing current property state
  • Accessibility limitations
  • House rules and restrictions
  • Neighborhood characteristics and safety considerations

4.3 Car Swap Requirements

If offering a car swap, you must ensure:

  • The vehicle is properly registered, insured, and roadworthy
  • You have authority to allow others to drive the vehicle
  • Insurance coverage permits other drivers (verify with your insurance provider)
  • Accurate description of vehicle condition, mileage limits, and restrictions
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5. Platform Role and Limitations

5.1 Facilitator Only

SwapWithUs acts solely as a platform connecting users. We are NOT:

  • A party to any exchange agreement between users
  • A real estate broker, agent, or property manager
  • An insurance provider or guarantor
  • Responsible for the condition, safety, or legality of listed properties
  • Responsible for the conduct or actions of users

5.2 No Verification

While we may offer verification features, we do not guarantee the identity, credentials, or representations of any user. We do not conduct background checks, property inspections, or verify ownership. Users are responsible for their own due diligence.

5.3 User Responsibility

ALL EXCHANGES ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. You are solely responsible for evaluating potential swap partners and properties before agreeing to any exchange.

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6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • List property you do not own or have authority to exchange
  • Use the platform for commercial purposes or monetary transactions
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or discriminate against other users
  • Post illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Violate any local, state, national, or international laws
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise platform security
  • Scrape, copy, or misuse platform content or data
  • Use automated tools (bots) to access the Service
  • Attempt to circumvent rate limits or security measures
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7. Insurance and Liability

7.1 Insurance Requirements

You are strongly encouraged to maintain appropriate insurance coverage including:

  • Homeowner's or renter's insurance that covers short-term occupants
  • Auto insurance that permits other drivers (for car swaps)
  • Liability insurance for personal injuries or property damage

You must verify with your insurance provider that your policy covers home and car exchanges before participating.

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SWAPWITHUS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any property damage, theft, or loss during exchanges
  • Personal injury or death occurring at exchanged properties
  • Disputes between users regarding exchanges
  • Actions or omissions of users
  • Loss of income, profits, or business opportunities
  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages

In no event shall our total liability exceed the greater of $100 USD or the amount you paid to us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim.

7.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SwapWithUs, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the platform
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your property listings or exchanges
  • Any damage or injury caused by you to other users or their property
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8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Platform Ownership

All content, features, and functionality of SwapWithUs (including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, and design) are owned by SwapWithUs and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 User Content License

You retain ownership of photos and content you upload. However, by uploading content, you grant SwapWithUs a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating and promoting the platform.

8.3 Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at [email protected] with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

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9. Account Termination

9.1 By You

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion, all your listings, photos, and personal data will be permanently removed.

9.2 By SwapWithUs

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

  • Violates these Terms or our policies
  • Is harmful to other users or the platform
  • Exposes us to legal liability
  • Is fraudulent, abusive, or inappropriate

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

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10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 User-to-User Disputes

Disputes between users regarding exchanges are solely between those users. SwapWithUs is not obligated to mediate or resolve such disputes. We encourage users to communicate respectfully and attempt to resolve issues amicably.

10.2 Disputes with SwapWithUs

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].

10.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

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11. Disclaimers and Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

SwapWithUs disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of user content
  • Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the quality or suitability of properties or users

You acknowledge that property exchanges involve inherent risks, and you assume all such risks voluntarily.

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12. General Provisions

12.1 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or platform notification. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SwapWithUs regarding use of the Service.

12.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12.4 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

12.5 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. SwapWithUs may assign these Terms without restriction.

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13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

By using SwapWithUs, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.