WataSport
Terms and Conditions

1) Acceptance

By accessing or using WataSport you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.

2) Eligibility and Accounts

• You must be legally able to enter a binding contract in your jurisdiction.
• You are responsible for safeguarding your account and all activity under it.
• We may verify identity, request information, and refuse or cancel accounts to protect users and the platform.

3) Platform Features

• Public access to card values and team statistics.
• Registered users, as features roll out, can create a profile, manage an album, list items for sale, auction or swap, and use deal messaging.
• We may add, change, or remove features at any time.

4) Listings: Sales, Auctions and Swaps

• You must own and be able to transfer any item you list. Counterfeits or infringing items are forbidden.
• Describe items accurately, including condition, signed or unsigned status, edition and defects. Provide clear images.
• Sales: fixed-price listings are an offer to sell at the stated price until you cancel or the item sells.
• Auctions: the highest valid bid at close wins. Bids are binding. Sellers may set reserve or start prices.
• Swaps/Trades: both parties must confirm the final terms in the deal thread before shipping.
• WataSport is a venue. Buyers and sellers form contracts directly with each other.

5) Values and Pricing Disclaimer

• Displayed values are calculated from WataSport’s model and inputs you or we provide. Values are for information only, not financial advice.
• Market prices may differ. We do not guarantee value accuracy, availability, or future performance.
• Currency conversions are display-only; ZAR is the base.

6) Prohibited Items and Conduct

• Fake, stolen, or infringing goods; items that breach licensing, image rights, or applicable laws.
• Harassment, hate speech, spam, scams, or attempts to manipulate bids or values.
• Bypassing platform processes or fee avoidance on active deals.

7) Payments, Fees and Taxes

• Payment processing and fees will be set out in your deal flow and updated in the app as features launch.
• Users are responsible for any bank, payment, or marketplace fees shown at checkout.
• Users are responsible for applicable taxes, duties, and customs where required.

8) Shipping, Risk and Proof

• Unless agreed otherwise in the deal thread, the seller ships safely and promptly after payment or swap confirmation.
• Use tracked shipping and keep proof of dispatch and delivery. Share tracking in the deal thread.
• Risk passes to the buyer upon delivery as evidenced by the carrier’s records, unless law requires otherwise.

9) Disputes and Resolutions

• Try to resolve issues in the deal message thread first, including missing items or items not as described.
• WataSport may review evidence, including photos, tracking and chats, and may take action on accounts or listings.
• Chargebacks and payment disputes must include the full deal history and proof.

10) Content, IP and Takedowns

• You retain rights to content you upload, but grant WataSport a licence to host, display, and promote your listings within the platform.
• Report infringement via Contact and Support. We may remove content or suspend accounts where appropriate.
• WataSport branding, logos, software, and data models are owned by Watalot or its licensors.

11) Data and Privacy

• We handle personal data in line with our privacy practices. We collect only what we need to operate the service and comply with law.
• Operational data, including values, listings and stats, may be processed and stored to improve the service and prevent fraud.

12) Suspension and Termination

• We may suspend or terminate accounts, remove listings, or restrict features to protect users and the platform.
• You may close your account at any time; closing does not affect valid deals already agreed.

13) Warranties and Liability

• The service is provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not warrant uninterrupted, error-free operation or value accuracy.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, WataSport and Watalot are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, lost profits, or loss of data.
• Our total aggregate liability for any claim relating to your use of the platform will not exceed the greater of fees paid to us in the 3 months before the claim, or ZAR 1,000.

14) Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WataSport/Watalot, its officers and staff from claims arising from your listings, conduct, or breach of these terms.

15) Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms by posting a new version on this page. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated terms.

16) Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Courts of England and Wales shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction, unless mandatory local law provides otherwise.

17) Contact

For support, takedowns, or disputes, visit Contact and Support. Provide order or listing ID, screenshots, and tracking where relevant.