Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Shekela's website and services at shekela.net, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

Shekela is an online marketplace platform that enables users to buy and sell products. We provide the technology and platform; we are not a party to the transactions between buyers and sellers.

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• One person or entity may only maintain one account

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• All activities under your account
• Keeping your password confidential
• Notifying us of unauthorized access

4. Seller Terms

If you choose to sell on Shekela, you agree to:

• Provide accurate descriptions and images of items
• Honor all sales and commitments
• Ship items promptly after payment
• Respond to buyer inquiries in a timely manner
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not sell prohibited items (see Prohibited Items policy)

5. Buyer Terms

If you choose to buy on Shekela, you agree to:

• Pay for items you purchase
• Provide accurate shipping information
• Communicate respectfully with sellers
• Report any issues promptly

6. Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to circumvent platform fees
• Use automated systems to access our services
• Interfere with the proper working of the platform
• Collect user information without consent

7. Prohibited Items

The following items may not be listed on Shekela:

• Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
• Weapons and ammunition
• Counterfeit goods
• Stolen property
• Hazardous materials
• Adult content
• Items that violate intellectual property rights
• Live animals
• Human remains or body parts

8. Fees and Payments

Shekela may charge fees for certain services. Any applicable fees will be disclosed before you incur them. We reserve the right to change our fee structure with notice.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on Shekela, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Shekela or its content suppliers. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Shekela provides its services "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our platform.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shekela shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these terms or for any other reason. You may also close your account at any time.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ethiopia, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

15. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: