Terms of Service

Last updated: October 25, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Global Reptile Auctions ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Platform.

2. Description of Service

Global Reptile Auctions is a platform that provides:

  • A marketplace for buying and selling reptiles
  • Communication tools between buyers and sellers

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration: You must create an account to use certain features of the Platform.

3.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.3 Accuracy: You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.

4. Listings and Sales

4.1 Seller Responsibilities:

  • Provide accurate descriptions and photos of reptiles
  • Comply with all applicable laws regarding reptile sales
  • Honor transactions and communicate promptly with buyers
  • Ensure proper packaging and shipping of animals

4.2 Platform Fee: Global Reptile Auctions charges a 5% commission on completed sales.

4.3 Legal Compliance: Sellers must ensure they have the legal right to sell the animals listed and comply with all local, national, and international wildlife regulations.

5. Buyer Responsibilities

  • Ensure you can legally own the reptile in your location
  • Provide appropriate care and housing for purchased animals
  • Complete transactions in good faith
  • Communicate any issues promptly with sellers

6. Prohibited Activities

Users may not:

  • List endangered or protected species without proper permits
  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Engage in fraudulent transactions
  • Harass or abuse other users
  • Use the Platform for any illegal activities
  • Attempt to circumvent platform fees

7. Payment and Fees

7.1 Processing: Payments are processed securely through Mollie.

7.2 Auction Credits: Creating an auction requires 1 credit. Credits can be purchased through the platform.

7.3 Refunds: Refund policies are determined between buyer and seller. Global Reptile Auctions does not automatically process refunds.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on Global Reptile Auctions, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Global Reptile Auctions or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws.

9. General Disclaimers

9.1 No Warranty: Global Reptile Auctions is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

9.2 Third-Party Transactions: Global Reptile Auctions is a marketplace platform. We are not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of animals listed, or the accuracy of listings.

9.3 Animal Health: Global Reptile Auctions does not guarantee the health or condition of any animals sold through the Platform.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GLOBAL REPTILE AUCTIONS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES ARISING FROM TRANSACTIONS, SHIPPING, OR DISPUTES.

Global Reptile Auctions's total liability for any claims related to the Platform shall not exceed the amount of fees paid by you in the past 12 months, or €100, whichever is less.

11. Changes to Terms

Global Reptile Auctions reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: info@reptile-auctions.com
Website: www.reptile-auctions.com

Note: By using Global Reptile Auctions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.