Terms of Service for Alkali

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using or accessing Alkali and its services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, including any future modifications. We reserve the right to change, modify, or revise these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the new Terms will be effective immediately upon posting. Please check this page periodically for updates.

2. Eligibility

To use Alkali, you must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use our services. By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant that you are eligible to enter into a legally binding contract.

3. Account Registration

In order to access certain features of our marketplace, such as buying or selling products, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password.

4. Marketplace Services

Alkali acts as a platform that connects buyers and sellers of chemicals. We are not involved in the actual transaction between buyers and sellers and do not assume any responsibility for the quality, legality, or performance of products or services offered on the platform.

5. User Conduct

• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
• Engage in fraudulent activity or misrepresentation.
• Post or sell prohibited items (e.g., illegal, harmful, or counterfeit products).
• Use the platform for unauthorized commercial purposes.
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users of the marketplace.
• Attempt to access or disrupt the functioning of our website or services.

6. Payment and Fees

• Buyers: When you make a purchase on Alkali, you agree to pay the listed price and any applicable taxes (unless you are a tax-exempt organization), shipping, or handling fees.
• Sellers: Sellers are responsible for setting their own prices and paying any applicable transaction fees, commissions, or other fees associated with using our platform.
• All payments are processed through a third-party payment processor. By making a payment, you agree to the terms and conditions of the payment processor.

7. Transactions and Disputes

Alkali is not involved in disputes between buyers and sellers. If a dispute arises, we encourage you to resolve it directly with the other party. We may offer mediation services or tools to help facilitate the resolution, but we are not liable for any issues that arise during transactions.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on Alkali, including logos, graphics, text, and software, is the property of Alkali or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any of our content without our prior written consent.

9. Limitation of Liability

Alkali is provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any liability for damages arising from the use or inability to use the platform, including any loss of data, revenue, or reputation.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we believe is harmful to our platform or other users. Upon termination, you may lose access to your account and any associated content.

11. Privacy Policy

Your use of Alkali is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with that policy.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are subject to the laws of the state of Tennessee, United States of America without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the platform will be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, rather than through court proceedings. By agreeing to these Terms, you waive your right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.

14. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.