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Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 8, 2026 ·  Effective Date: April 8, 2026

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE YARDHOP PLATFORM. BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT, BROWSING LISTINGS, OR USING THE PLATFORM IN ANY WAY, YOU AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE PLATFORM.

THESE TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. SEE SECTION 16 FOR DETAILS.


Table of Contents

  1. Introduction and Acceptance
  2. Platform Description — We Are Just a Bulletin Board
  3. Eligibility and Account Registration
  4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
  5. Seller Responsibilities
  6. Buyer Responsibilities and Off-Platform Interactions
  7. Personal Safety — You Attend Sales at Your Own Risk
  8. User Content and Photos
  9. Intellectual Property
  10. DMCA Policy
  11. Fees, Payments, and Paid Features
  12. Boost Listings — Terms and Limitations
  13. Advertising and Future Monetization
  14. Third-Party Services and Links
  15. Disclaimer of Warranties
  16. Limitation of Liability
  17. Indemnification
  18. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
  19. Governing Law
  20. Termination
  21. General Provisions
  22. Contact Information

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Agreement

These Terms of Service ("Terms") form a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and YardHop LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("YardHop," "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the YardHop website, mobile-optimized site, APIs, and any related services (collectively, the "Platform").

1.2 Acceptance by Use

By creating an account, accessing, browsing, or using the Platform in any manner — including merely viewing listings — you represent that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies we publish. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.

1.3 Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date and, for significant changes, communicated by email. Your continued use after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you disagree, your sole remedy is to stop using the Platform and delete your account.


2. Platform Description — We Are Just a Bulletin Board

2.1 What YardHop Is

YardHop is an online listing and discovery platform that allows individuals to advertise garage sales, yard sales, estate sales, and similar personal property sales ("Sales") and allows others to find those Sales. We are a technology company, not a retailer, broker, auctioneer, or marketplace.

2.2 What YardHop Is NOT

YARDHOP IS NOT A PARTY TO ANY TRANSACTION, SALE, PURCHASE, AGREEMENT, OR INTERACTION BETWEEN USERS — ONLINE OR IN PERSON. Specifically, YardHop does not:

2.3 No Endorsement

Listing a Sale on the Platform does not constitute endorsement, certification, vetting, or approval by YardHop of the Seller, the Sale, the items, or anything else. Boosted listings have only paid for increased visibility — they are not endorsed, vetted, or recommended by YardHop in any way.

2.4 User-Generated Content Disclaimer

All listing content, photos, and descriptions are created by Users, not YardHop. We do not independently verify the accuracy of any listing. You use listing information at your own risk.


3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to create an account or use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly allow persons under 18 to register.

3.2 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

3.3 Account Verification

Email verification is required before posting listings. We may, but are not obligated to, verify any other information you provide.

3.4 One Account Per Person

Each person may hold only one active account. Duplicate accounts may be suspended or terminated without notice.

3.5 Account Security

You are solely responsible for any activity that occurs under your account, whether or not authorized by you. YardHop is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.


4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

4.1 General Conduct

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are solely responsible for your conduct and all content you submit, post, or display.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

a) Illegal Activities

b) Harmful or Deceptive Content

c) Platform Abuse

d) Intellectual Property Violations

e) Commercial Misuse

4.3 Prohibited Items

The following items may NOT be listed at any Sale advertised on the Platform:

We reserve the right to update this list at any time and to remove any listing we believe violates these restrictions.


5. Seller Responsibilities

5.1 Accuracy of Listings

By posting a listing, you represent and warrant that:

5.2 Legal Compliance

Sellers are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to: permit requirements for yard sales; applicable tax reporting and collection; HOA or community association restrictions; zoning laws; consumer protection laws; and laws governing specific categories of items (e.g., electronics, firearms).

5.3 Sale Conduct

Sellers are solely responsible for the physical conduct of their Sales, including the safety and security of their property and attendees, the accuracy of on-site pricing, the completion or cancellation of any transaction, and the resolution of any dispute arising from a transaction.

5.4 Cancellation and Updates

If your Sale is cancelled, rescheduled, or materially changed, you are responsible for updating or removing your listing as promptly as possible. YardHop is not liable for Buyers who travel to a cancelled or changed Sale.

5.5 Listing Removal

YardHop reserves the right to remove, hide, or modify any listing at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms, suspected illegal activity, community complaints, or in our sole discretion. No refund of any fees paid will be provided in such cases.


6. Buyer Responsibilities and Off-Platform Interactions

6.1 Independent Due Diligence

By attending a Sale you find through the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that:

6.2 No YardHop Involvement in Transactions

ALL TRANSACTIONS AT SALES OCCUR DIRECTLY BETWEEN BUYERS AND SELLERS. YardHop has no involvement in and accepts absolutely no liability for: the completion or failure of any transaction; the condition, safety, or legality of purchased items; disputes between Buyers and Sellers; fraudulent misrepresentation by any Seller; or any harm arising from attending a Sale.

6.3 Release of Claims Against YardHop

BY USING THE PLATFORM TO FIND SALES, YOU EXPRESSLY RELEASE YARDHOP AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, AND DAMAGES (ACTUAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL) OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN USERS OR ANY TRANSACTION OR INTERACTION THAT OCCURS OUTSIDE THE PLATFORM. If you are a California resident, you waive California Civil Code § 1542, which states: "A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release."


7. Personal Safety — You Attend Sales at Your Own Risk

7.1 No Safety Guarantee

YARDHOP CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY WHEN ATTENDING ANY SALE LISTED ON THE PLATFORM. Sales take place at private residences and other locations entirely outside YardHop's control. YardHop does not screen, background-check, or vet Sellers or their properties.

7.2 Safety Recommendations

We strongly recommend that you:

7.3 Theft, Fraud, Injury, and Property Damage

YardHop is not responsible for any theft, fraud, personal injury, property damage, or other harm that occurs at or in connection with any Sale, regardless of whether the Sale was listed on the Platform. These risks are inherent in attending in-person events and are borne entirely by the Buyer and Seller.


8. User Content and Photos

8.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of all content, including photos, text, and descriptions, that you submit to the Platform ("User Content"). However, by submitting User Content, you grant YardHop a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, distribute, display, and create derivative works of your User Content for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting the Platform. This license continues even if you remove your User Content, to the extent copies have been made or distributed.

8.2 Your Warranties

You represent and warrant that: you own all User Content you submit or have the necessary rights and permissions; your User Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights; your User Content is truthful and not misleading; and your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws.

8.3 Photo Moderation

Uploaded photos may be processed by automated AI content moderation systems (operated by third-party service providers) to detect prohibited content such as nudity, weapons, or other policy-violating material. By uploading photos, you consent to this processing. Automated moderation is not perfect — we do not guarantee that all inappropriate content will be detected, nor that appropriate content will never be incorrectly flagged.

8.4 No Obligation to Monitor

We have no obligation to monitor, screen, or review User Content. We reserve the right but not the obligation to remove, edit, or disable any User Content at any time and for any reason, without notice.


9. Intellectual Property

9.1 YardHop Property

The Platform — including its design, features, functionality, text, graphics, logos, icons, code, and software (excluding User Content) — is the exclusive property of YardHop LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

9.2 Limited License to You

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes.

9.3 Restrictions

You may not: copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Platform; reverse engineer or decompile the Platform; use the Platform for any commercial purpose without prior written consent; remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices; or use YardHop's name, logo, or marks without prior written permission.


10. DMCA Policy

10.1 Reporting Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted work has been posted without authorization, send a DMCA notice to our designated agent containing:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature (as copyright owner or authorized agent)
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  3. Identification of the infringing material and its URL on the Platform
  4. Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
  5. A good-faith statement that the use is not authorized
  6. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

10.2 Designated Agent

Email: dmca@yardhop.net — Subject: "DMCA Notice"

10.3 Repeat Infringers

We will terminate accounts of users who are confirmed repeat copyright infringers.


11. Fees, Payments, and Paid Features

11.1 Free Core Services

Creating an account, browsing listings, and posting a basic listing are currently free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce fees for any currently-free service with reasonable notice.

11.2 Paid Features

We currently offer optional paid features, including the "Boost" listing upgrade described in Section 12. Additional paid features may be offered in the future, including but not limited to: premium listing placements, seller analytics dashboards, featured seller profiles, verified seller badges, and promotional packages. All fees will be clearly disclosed before purchase.

11.3 Payment Processing

Payments for YardHop services are processed by Stripe, Inc., our third-party payment processor. Your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and is subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy. YardHop does not store your full card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment credentials.

11.4 No Refunds

ALL PURCHASES OF OPTIONAL PLATFORM FEATURES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE, except as expressly stated in these Terms or as required by applicable law. This includes the Boost feature (see Section 12). If a listing is removed by YardHop for a Terms violation, no refund will be issued.

11.5 Pricing Changes

We reserve the right to change fees for any feature at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting unless you have already paid for a specific feature, in which case the price you paid applies to that transaction only.

11.6 Taxes

You are responsible for all taxes applicable to your purchase of Platform features, as well as any taxes arising from your activities as a Seller. YardHop is not responsible for collecting or remitting sales or income taxes on your behalf.


12. Boost Listings — Terms and Limitations

12.1 What a Boost Does

For a one-time fee (currently USD $9.00 per listing), Sellers may purchase a "Boost" that gives their listing elevated placement in search results and on the YardHop home page within their city. Boosted listings are displayed before non-boosted listings within the same geographic area and date range.

12.2 Boost Duration

A Boost remains active from the date of purchase until 11:59 PM local time on the last day of the Sale's listed end date, at which point it expires automatically. Boosts cannot be transferred between listings or extended beyond the original listing's end date.

12.3 Slot Limits per City

We currently cap the number of active Boosted listings per city at four (4) at any given time, to preserve the value of the feature. Slot availability is not guaranteed and may change. If no slots are available when you attempt to purchase, you will be notified before completing payment.

12.4 No Guarantee of Results

YARDHOP MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF ANY SPECIFIC NUMBER OF VIEWS, VISITS, SALES, OR OTHER RESULTS FROM PURCHASING A BOOST. Boost positioning is relative to other Boosted listings and depends on search parameters entered by users. YardHop is not responsible if a Boost does not generate the traffic or results you hoped for.

12.5 Boost Termination

If your listing is removed from the Platform for any reason (including a Terms violation), your Boost will be terminated at the same time. No refund will be issued.

12.6 Non-Refundable

Boost purchases are non-refundable in all circumstances, including if you cancel your listing after purchase, if your Sale is rained out or cancelled, if your listing is removed by YardHop, or if the Boost does not meet your expectations.

12.7 One Boost per Listing

Each listing may only be Boosted once. You may not purchase multiple Boosts for the same listing or combine Boost credits.


13. Advertising and Future Monetization

13.1 Current and Future Advertising

The Platform currently displays paid promotional content in the form of Boosted listings. We reserve the right to display third-party advertisements, sponsored content, and other commercial messages on the Platform at any time, including through advertising networks such as Google AdSense, Meta Audience Network, programmatic advertising exchanges, and similar services.

13.2 Advertising Targeting

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and other tracking technologies to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior on the Platform and other websites. See our Privacy Policy for details. YardHop is not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements.

13.3 Sponsored Listings

We may in the future offer Sponsored Listing placements to local businesses (such as junk removal services, moving companies, or auction houses) that may appear alongside organic Sale listings. Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such.

13.4 Additional Future Revenue Streams

We may in the future introduce additional monetization features, including but not limited to: premium seller subscription plans; seller analytics and reporting tools; buyer premium subscriptions (e.g., early-access notifications); transaction processing for Sales; partnership programs with local businesses; and data licensing (aggregate, anonymized data only). We will update these Terms before implementing any new features that materially affect Users.

13.5 No Liability for Advertiser Content

YardHop is not responsible for, and makes no representation regarding, the accuracy, availability, or quality of goods or services advertised by third parties on the Platform. Any dealings between you and advertisers are solely between you and those advertisers.


14. Third-Party Services and Links

The Platform integrates with and may link to third-party websites, services, and content, including mapping services (e.g., Google Maps), address autocomplete providers, payment processors, photo moderation services, social media platforms, and analytics services. These third-party services are not under YardHop's control. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, terms, or availability. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and is subject to those parties' terms and policies.


15. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT, LISTINGS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE OFFERED ON AN "AS IS," "AS AVAILABLE," AND "WITH ALL FAULTS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YARDHOP EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS APPLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.


16. Limitation of Liability

16.1 Exclusion of Certain Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL YARDHOP, ITS PARENT COMPANY, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, PARTNERS, INVESTORS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

THESE EXCLUSIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF YARDHOP HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

16.2 Aggregate Liability Cap

IN NO EVENT SHALL YARDHOP'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO YARDHOP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00).

16.3 Essential Basis of the Bargain

The limitations of liability in this Section 16 reflect a reasonable allocation of risk between you and YardHop. These limitations are an essential element of the basis of the bargain between you and YardHop. YardHop would not provide the Platform without these limitations.


17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend (at YardHop's option), and hold harmless YardHop and its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, proceedings, losses, liabilities, damages, judgments, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to:


18. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration

18.1 Informal Resolution First

Before initiating any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at legal@yardhop.net and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days. Many disputes can be resolved this way.

18.2 Binding Individual Arbitration

IF INFORMAL RESOLUTION FAILS, YOU AND YARDHOP AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE PLATFORM, OR YOUR USE THEREOF SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH FINAL AND BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION — NOT IN COURT. You waive the right to a jury trial and to participate in a class action or collective proceeding.

Arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, available at www.adr.org. The arbitration shall be held in Wilmington, Delaware, or via telephone/video conference. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court.

18.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND YARDHOP AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. NEITHER PARTY MAY BRING A CLAIM AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON'S CLAIMS.

18.4 Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may seek emergency injunctive or other equitable relief in a court to prevent irreparable harm, including intellectual property infringement. Either party may also bring an individual claim in small claims court, provided it meets the court's requirements.

18.5 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@yardhop.net with the subject "Arbitration Opt-Out" within thirty (30) days of first creating your account. Your notice must include your full name and the email address associated with your account. Opting out does not affect any other provisions of these Terms.


19. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles. Subject to Section 18, any legal action not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wilmington, Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.


20. Termination

20.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Termination does not relieve you of obligations that arose before termination.

20.2 Termination by YardHop

We may suspend or permanently terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice and without liability to you, for reasons including: violation of these Terms; suspected fraud, abuse, or illegal activity; conduct harmful to other Users or to YardHop; requests from law enforcement; unexpected technical issues; or extended inactivity (one year or more without login).

20.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination: your right to access the Platform ceases immediately; your listings are removed from public view; we may retain your data as described in our Privacy Policy; and Sections 7, 8.1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 survive termination and remain in effect.


21. General Provisions

21.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies or agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and YardHop regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements.

21.2 Severability

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.

21.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision at any time does not constitute a waiver of that provision. Any waiver must be express and in writing.

21.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. YardHop may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets without restriction.

21.5 Force Majeure

YardHop is not liable for any delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of God, war, terrorism, government action, power failures, internet outages, or pandemic.

21.6 No Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship between you and YardHop.

21.7 Notice to YardHop

All notices to YardHop must be sent to legal@yardhop.net. Notices to you will be sent to the email address on your account or posted on the Platform.


22. Contact Information

YardHop LLC
General & Legal: legal@yardhop.net
Privacy: privacy@yardhop.net
DMCA: dmca@yardhop.net
Security: security@yardhop.net


BY USING THE PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE IN THEIR ENTIRETY.


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