Terms of use

1. General provisions

1.1. These terms set out the procedure for using the dodu.lv classifieds service (the “Service”).

1.2. By using the Service, including browsing listings, registering an account or submitting a listing, the user fully agrees to these terms.

1.3. The Service provides the technical means to publish and search for listings. The administration of the Service (the “Administration”) is not a party to transactions between users, an intermediary or a guarantor of their performance.

2. User account

2.1. Submitting listings requires registration with a first name, last name, e-mail address and password.

2.2. The user must provide accurate data and must not disclose the password to third parties.

2.3. The user is responsible for all actions performed using the user's account.

2.4. The user must notify the Administration of any unauthorised access to the account.

3. Listing content rules

3.1. The user prepares the listing independently and is responsible for its content.

3.2. One listing may offer one specific item or service.

3.3. The listing must contain an accurate description: condition, defects, dimensions, contents and other material information.

3.4. Photographs must show the item actually offered. Images from catalogues and from the internet are not permitted.

3.5. The price is stated in euros and must be final, with no additional conditions or mandatory costs. For items given away free of charge, 0 is stated.

3.6. The item or service offered must be available in the territory of Latvia.

3.7. Contact information is stated only in the field provided for it; placing it in the listing text or in photographs is not permitted.

3.8. Text in capital letters, exclamation marks and promotional wording intended to attract attention are not permitted.

3.9. A listing is placed in the section that matches its content. Repeated listings with identical content are not permitted.

4. Prohibited listings

4.1. The following listings are not accepted (are removed):

4.1.1. offering goods and services whose circulation is prohibited or restricted by the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and the European Union, including weapons, narcotic substances, prescription medicines, alcohol and tobacco products, stolen and counterfeit goods;

4.1.2. offering goods or services subject to licensing without the relevant licence;

4.1.3. containing false or misleading information about the item, the price or the seller;

4.1.4. containing offensive or discriminatory material, pornography, offers of sexual services or scenes of violence;

4.1.5. containing data or photographs of third parties without their consent, or infringing copyright or trademark rights;

4.1.6. concerning earnings of a questionable nature, multi-level marketing, pyramid schemes, or the collection of donations and deposits;

4.1.7. containing spam or advertising of other classifieds services.

4.2. Attempts to gain access to other users' accounts and actions that disrupt the Service are prohibited.

5. Transactions between users

5.1. The terms of a transaction (price, payment and handover procedure, quality) are determined by the seller and the buyer independently.

5.2. The Administration does not verify goods, services or users and does not guarantee the performance of transactions.

5.3. Users are advised to inspect the item before payment, not to make prepayments to unknown persons and not to disclose SMS codes or payment card details to third parties.

6. Rules of order

6.1. Listings are not subject to mandatory review before publication.

6.2. Listings that violate these terms or applicable laws and regulations are removed or hidden by the Administration without prior notice.

6.3. In the event of repeated or serious violations, the user's access to the Service may be restricted.

6.4. Reports of violations are reviewed by the Administration.

7. Rights to content

7.1. Rights to the text and photographs of listings remain with the user. By publishing a listing, the user grants the Service the right to display it on the website and in search results for the period of publication.

7.2. The design, logo and other materials of the Service belong to the owner of the Service and may not be used without the owner's permission.

8. Liability and limitation of liability

8.1. The user bears full liability for the content of the published listing towards the Service and third parties.

8.2. The Service is provided as is. The Administration does not guarantee uninterrupted operation of the Service or the preservation of listings.

8.3. The Administration and the owner of the Service are not liable for the content of listings, the actions of users or losses related to transactions between users or to the operation or unavailability of the Service, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations.

8.4. These terms do not limit consumer rights established by applicable laws and regulations.

9. Fees

9.1. Use of the Service and publication of listings are currently free of charge.

9.2. If paid services are introduced, their terms and price are published on the website before the services are provided.

10. Changes to the terms

10.1. The terms may be amended, supplemented or corrected and take effect upon publication on the website.

11. Governing law and dispute resolution

11.1. These terms are governed by the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia.

11.2. Disputes are resolved by negotiation and, if no agreement is reached, in the courts of the Republic of Latvia.

11.3. A consumer has the right to apply to the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC).

12. Personal data

12.1. The procedure for processing personal data is set out in the Privacy policy.