1. Introduction

Welcome to The Abandonware Ring. These Terms govern your use of all our services including news, community, directory, marketplace, and messaging. By accessing our platform, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Platform Usage Terms

• Maintain the confidentiality of your account.
• Content must be lawful, non-defamatory, and original.
• No malicious behavior allowed (e.g., fraud, spam, hacking).
• We may modify or restrict services at any time without notice.

3. Marketplace Terms

• We act only as a facilitator; we do not guarantee listed items.
• Payments are processed securely by PayPal.
• Escrow protects both buyers and sellers, released at our discretion.
• All sales are final unless a return policy is explicitly offered by the seller.
• We may assist in disputes but do not guarantee refunds.

   -- 3a. TAR Token System

• The Abandonware Ring uses a marketplace credit system called TAR Tokens to track seller earnings. These are not cryptocurrency or e-money, but credits that may be spent on the platform or withdrawn. For full legal details, read our TAR Token & Funds Policy.

4. Website Listings and Directory Submissions

• You are responsible for your submitted website content.
• All submissions are subject to moderation, approval, or removal at our discretion.

5. Community Comments and Messaging

• Engage respectfully with others.
• We reserve the right to delete or edit any comment or message.

6. Refund Policy

• All payments are considered final once completed.
• Disputes must be resolved between users with optional platform mediation.
• Unauthorized chargebacks result in immediate account suspension.

7. Privacy Policy

• We collect account, transaction, and internal activity data.
• Data is used strictly for platform operations and is never sold to third parties.
• We don't use cookies during your experience, only sessions.
• Payments are handled by PayPal; their terms apply when transacting.

   -- 7a. GDPR and Data Rights

• We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant. Users have the right to request access to their data, request correction or deletion, or object to certain types of processing. If you wish to exercise your data rights or have questions about how your data is handled, please contact us at [gdpr-@[email protected]]. We store user data only as long as necessary for account functionality, legal obligations, or dispute resolution. No data is sold or shared with advertisers or third parties.

8. Acceptable Use Policy

• No illegal, harmful, or disruptive activities permitted.
• Violations may result in account suspension or termination.

9. Limitation of Liability

We disclaim all warranties related to platform operation. You use the platform at your own risk. We are not liable for damages, fraud, disputes, or data loss.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms at any time without notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Last updated: May 2025