> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bafex.gitbook.io/bafex/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bafex.gitbook.io/bafex/business-model/terms-of-use.md).

# Terms of use

### Users' Rights & Obligations 

* **Buyer**: has the right to purchase goods/services, pay for them through a smart contract, demand fulfillment of delivery conditions, and use the support service to resolve disputes.
* **Seller**: undertakes to provide a current and accurate description of the product, to send the product on time, not to violate intellectual property rights, and to comply with quality standards.
* **BAFEX**: acts as an intermediary, providing a technological platform and smart contracts, ensuring security, but is not directly responsible for the quality of the goods (except in cases of fraud).

### Jurisdictional restrictions

* In accordance with the VARA Regulations, the marketplace may restrict or suspend access to users from countries under international sanctions (for example, countries on the OFAC blacklist).
* Some jurisdictions (USA, China, North Korea, Iran) may have local laws prohibiting or severely restricting trading in virtual assets – BAFEX reserves the right to block access to such users.

### Age restrictions and product categories

* The minimum age for registration is 18 years (in accordance with UAE legislation and international standards).
* The sale of goods requiring additional age verification (alcohol, cigarettes) is prohibited until the user reaches 21 years of age.
* Categories of prohibited goods (weapons, drugs, counterfeit brands) are listed in a separate section, "Prohibited goods", in the user agreement.

### Privacy Policy and Data Protection

* **BAFEX** undertakes to keep users' personal data secure and not to disclose it to third parties without consent.
* The provisions of the UAE Personal Data Protection Law and VARA Privacy Guidelines are observed:
  * Personal information (name, address, documents) is stored in encrypted form.
  * Public data (seller name, rating) is available in the system without disclosing confidential details.
* The user has the right to request the deletion or correction of personal data if it is incorrect (within the framework of GDPR-like regulations).