The Essexmart web site at  www.essexmart.co.uk is developed and maintained by CRD Associates (UK) Ltd. (UK Registration number 5389750) This user agreement is therefore binding between yourself (the user) and CRD Associates (UK) Ltd for use of the www.essexmart.co.uk web site. CRD Associates (UK) Ltd. reserve the right to change this user agreement at any time. Changes will be posted on the essexmart website and will be considered effective 14 days after posting. If you do not accept the revisions as made then please close your account with us.

1. Eligibility

In order to use the services provided at the essexmart website you must be aged 18 years or over and able to enter into a legal contract according to the applicable laws in the UK.

2. Registration

In order to use the services provided at the essexmart website you must first register using the on-line registration screen and provide true and honest information about yourself. If the information that you provide is discovered to be false, your account at the web site may be suspended.

As part of the registration process you will be provided with a secure password for your account which you may not disclose, share or distribute to any third party. You may change the password at any time at your own discretion if you believe that it has been jeopardised.

3. The Role of the essexmart website.

The essexmart website provides an internet venue where registered users may advertise goods and services for sale either by auction or fixed price for which a charge is levied. Registered users may also bid or buy items and/or services offered by other registered users free of website charges.

CRD Associates (UK) Ltd do not at any time possess, hold or offer any merchandise for sale or auction at the essexmart website and are not involved in any part of any transactions save for the provision of a venue for buyers and sellers to carry out transactions with each other.

4. Responsibilities of Sellers

It is the sole responsibility of the seller of any item or service to ensure that any items offered for sale are in the possession of the seller at the time of advertising.  The listing of an item for sale is confirmation that you have ther intention and ability to sell the item or service subject to the asking price being met. Once the asking price has been offered for an item for sale, the seller is legally bound to sell the item for that price. In the case of items offered for auction that price is the highest price offered at the end of the auction period.

It is also the sole responsibility of the seller to ensure that any item advertised for sale is accurately represented in terms of its description, availability, authenticity, quality and safety and does not fall into a category of items prohibited for sale as listed in this agreement. In posting an item for sale, you confirm that the item offered does not violate any United Kingdom laws, regulations or guidelines covering the sale of goods or infringe any third party rights, patent, trademark or copyright.

5. Responsibilities of Buyers

It is the responsibility of the bidder or buyer of an item to verify that the information provided on an item for sale is accurate. Communication between sellers and potential buyers is encouraged and the essexmart web site provides a messaging system for such communication.

Placing a bid on any item at auction is confirmation that it is your intention to purchase the item for the amount of your bid should your bid prove successful. Placing a bid is considered to be a legally binding intention to purchase for the amount of the bid.

Once placed a bid cannot normally be withdrawn. Withdrawal of a bid is permitted only under certain circumstances as follows:

The Seller has made a material alteration to the description of the item offered for sale.

The Seller has made an typographical error in the description of an article

The Seller agrees to the withdrawal of the bid.

6. Prohibited Items

These are listed separately on the site.

7. Prohibited Activities

Sellers may not

Make use of  a secondary registered user name to bid for their own products for any reason

Encourage bids from potential buyers who are bidding for similar items from another registered user.

List items for sale that you do not possess unless stated in the items listing

Buyers/Bidders may not

Bid constantly for an item in order to expose the sellers reserve price and then retract bids and rebid at a lower price using either the same or a secondary registered user name.

Bid for an item that you have no intention of purchasing

8. Disputes

CRD Associates (UK) Ltd. is not involved in any transactions carried out at the essexmart site and cannot get involved in disputes between a seller and a buyer or bidder. Consequently you release CRD Associates (UK) Ltd (including all employees, officers and suppliers) from any and all types of damages and claims arising from such disputes.

9.  Registered User validation

It is not possible to verify or validate a registered user at the essexmart site. You are encouraged to use the auction feedback  system or contact the user if you are in any doubt as to their identity or credentials.

10. Registered User Feedback

Registered users are encouraged to leave feedback information concerning users they have done business with. It is expected that such feedback will be constructive and honest.

It is prohibited to use the feedback system in the following way

Leaving comments that contain vulgarity or profanity

Leaving comments which reveal the personal identity of the registered user

Leaving threatening comments

Leaving comments with respect to transactions not involving yourself

Abuse of the feedback system in such a way may lead to the suspension of your account.

11. Privacy Policy

This is listed separately on the site.

12. Billing and Account Settlement

Listing fees and closing fees are charged to your account as appropriate and the account invoiced for payment on a monthly basis. This must be paid in full within 14 days of receipt by whatever payment method you have elected to use. Non-payment of an account may result in suspension or termination of your account.

13. Site Interference

You undertake along with any affiliated party or parties contracted by you not to take any actions to interfere with the operation or performance of the essexmart web site. This includes but is not limited to  the use of any software, hardware or programmed routine that could de-stabilise the web site or interfere with any of the information held on the site.

14. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall CRD Associates (UK) Ltd (including its officers, employees, directors and suppliers) be held liable for any loss of profits, revenues, or any special incidental or consequential damages , however arising, including negligence resulting from or in connection with this agreement or use of the essexmart website.

The essexmart site and services are offered 'as available' and 'as is' without any warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. We and our suppliers specifically disclaim the implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CRD Associates (UK) Ltd. (including its officers, employees, directors and suppliers)  from any claim or demand including legal fees made by any third party due to or arising from your use of the essexmart website, your violation of this user agreement.

16. Registered User Responsibility

It is your responsibility to comply with all laws and regulations regarding your use of the services provided by the essexmart web site.

17 User Agreement Violation

CRD Associates (UK) Ltd. reserve the right to terminate your account temporarily or permanently should you violate any part of this use agreement. This includes the termination or suspension of and transactions you may be involved in at the time, without refund, compensation or liability for loss of business or revenue which you may claim as a result of such termination.

18. Disclosure

The services offered at the www.essexmart.co.uk website are provided by CRD Associates (UK) Ltd. This user agreement is legally binding between the registered user and CRD Associates (UK) Ltd. Any enquires may be addressed to us at the following address:

CRD Associates (UK) Ltd, Suite 2, HCR House, Bakers Lane,Ingatestone, Essex,CM4 0BZ

Tel: 01277 355933