Ebay contract law

Are eBay offers binding?
When you make an offer, you're committing to buy the item if your offer is accepted.
If you entered your payment method when making your offer, you may be charged if the seller accepts..
Does eBay do contracts?
When you list an item that comes with a contract, you're responsible for following the rules of that contract – eBay isn't a party to it.
That means that we can't review a contract or the terms of one, and we can't take sides in a dispute should one arise..
What happens if you break eBay rules?
Such actions may include, as an example only: administratively ending listings or cancelling transactions, hiding or lowering the placement of listings in search results, lowering seller rating, restricting buying or selling, forfeiture of fees, loss of buyer or seller protections, restricting access to member .
What potential contracting problems exist on eBay?
What potential contracting problems exist on eBay? Upon receiving the product, the buyers expectation does not meet up with the seller when product was purchased.
Another scenario would be that a buyer fails to follow through with the contractual agreement by not paying for the item which was agreed upon..
You're protected from:
1eBay Money Back Guarantee cases and payment disputes if: A buyer reports an item hasn't arrived, or.
A buyer reports an item was damaged during shipping.
1. Negative and neutral feedback and/or defects when: A buyer reports loss or damage and we determine you are not responsible
Such actions may include, as an example only: administratively ending listings or cancelling transactions, hiding or lowering the placement of listings in search results, lowering seller rating, restricting buying or selling, forfeiture of fees, loss of buyer or seller protections, restricting access to member
When you make an offer, you're committing to buy the item if your offer is accepted.
If you entered your payment method when making your offer, you may be charged if the seller accepts.

When you list an item that comes with a contract, you're responsible for following the rules of that contract – eBay isn't a party to it.

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Is eBay a party to a contract?

You should review all relevant contracts or agreements

When you list an item that comes with a contract, you're responsible for following the rules of that contract – eBay is not a party to it

What should I do if I have questions?

What is eBay's right to amend the user agreement?

Our right to amend the User Agreement includes the right to modify, add to, or remove terms in the User Agreement

We will provide you 30 days' notice by posting the amended terms

Additionally, we will notify you through the eBay Message Center and/or by email

What is eBay's terms of Sale Policy?

Setting and meeting expectations in a listing's terms of sale ensures a smooth transaction and buyer satisfaction, while helping eBay remain a reputable marketplace

What is the policy? Sellers should provide clear and accurate terms and conditions, and are required to meet the expectations they have set in their listings

These should include: