Terms of Use

Last Updated: April 11, 2025

Welcome to Scrap Metal Near Me

Welcome to the Scrap Metal Near Me website ("Site"), accessible at https://scrapforum.com.au. These Terms of Use govern your use of our website, forum, marketplace, and the services we provide. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Scrap Metal Near Me website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Scrap Metal Near Me.

2. Services Description

Scrap Metal Near Me is an online platform that connects buyers and sellers of scrap metal throughout Australia. Our services include:

Marketplace: A platform where users can list, browse, and respond to advertisements for buying and selling scrap metal
Forum: A community discussion board where users can share information, ask questions, and discuss topics related to scrap metal recycling
Directory: A searchable database of scrap metal dealers, recyclers, and related businesses
Educational Resources: Articles, guides, and information about scrap metal identification, pricing, and recycling practices
Price Tracking: Tools to monitor and compare scrap metal prices across different regions in Australia

Our platform is designed to facilitate connections between parties interested in scrap metal transactions but does not directly participate in these transactions.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Site, including posting listings, participating in forum discussions, and contacting other users, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate, current, and complete
Create only one account per person or business entity
Choose a username that is not offensive, misleading, or infringing on others' rights
Select and maintain a secure password

3.2 Account Types

Our Site offers different types of accounts:

Basic User Account: Free access to browse listings, view forum posts, and create basic listings
Premium User Account: Paid subscription with enhanced features, priority listing placement, and advanced search capabilities
Business Account: For commercial scrap metal dealers and recyclers with additional business-focused features

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security
Ensuring you log out of your account at the end of each session, especially when using shared devices

We reserve the right to disable any user account if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms.

4. User Information and Third-Party Sharing

4.1 Information Collection

When you use our services, you may provide personal information through registration forms, listing creation, forum posts, private messages, or other interactive features on our Site. This information may include, but is not limited to:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Physical address or location
Business details (if applicable)
Scrap metal specifications and quantities
Photos of materials
Payment preferences
Transaction history
Forum contributions

4.2 Sharing with Other Users

PLEASE NOTE: By submitting listings or responding to listings through our Site, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

Your contact details and listing information will be visible to other users of the platform
Other users may contact you directly regarding your listings or inquiries
These users are independent individuals or businesses and not employees or representatives of Scrap Metal Near Me
Scrap Metal Near Me does not control how these users store, use, or handle your information once it has been shared with them
You may receive multiple inquiries from different users regarding your listings

4.3 Consent to Data Sharing

By using our services and submitting information through our forms, you expressly consent to:

The collection of your personal information as described above
The sharing of your information with other users to facilitate scrap metal transactions
Being contacted by these users regarding your listings or inquiries
Receiving follow-up communications related to your scrap metal needs

5. Marketplace Rules and Guidelines

5.1 Listing Creation

When creating listings on our marketplace, you agree to:

Provide accurate and truthful information about the materials being offered or sought
Include clear descriptions of the type, quantity, quality, and condition of the scrap metal
Upload clear, representative photographs when applicable
Specify your location and any delivery or collection requirements
State your price expectations or pricing model clearly
Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Update or remove listings when items are no longer available

5.2 Prohibited Items

The following materials may not be listed on our marketplace:

Hazardous or toxic materials not properly prepared for recycling
Radioactive materials
Stolen goods or materials of questionable origin
Materials containing asbestos or other dangerous substances
Explosive materials or ammunition
Materials that violate any applicable laws or regulations
Materials that infringe on intellectual property rights

5.3 Transaction Conduct

Scrap Metal Near Me is a platform that facilitates connections between buyers and sellers but is not directly involved in transactions. Users agree that:

All negotiations, agreements, and transactions are conducted directly between users
Scrap Metal Near Me does not guarantee, endorse, or take responsibility for any transactions
Users are responsible for verifying the identity and legitimacy of other parties
Users must comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding scrap metal trading
Users should exercise caution and due diligence before completing any transaction
Payment terms should be clearly agreed upon between parties before finalizing transactions
Any disputes arising from transactions are the responsibility of the involved parties

6. Forum Rules and Community Guidelines

6.1 Forum Participation

When participating in our forum, you agree to:

Be respectful and courteous to other users
Post content that is relevant to scrap metal recycling and related topics
Provide helpful and constructive contributions to discussions
Respect the opinions and experiences of other users
Follow specific guidelines posted in individual forum sections

6.2 Prohibited Content

The following content is prohibited on our forum:

Spam, advertisements, or promotional content not related to scrap metal
Offensive, abusive, or harassing language
Discriminatory content based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age
Content that promotes illegal activities
Personal attacks against other users
Private information about other users without their consent
Content that infringes on intellectual property rights
Malicious links or code
Content that violates any applicable laws or regulations

6.3 Moderation

Scrap Metal Near Me reserves the right to:

Monitor and moderate all forum content
Edit, move, or remove any content that violates these Terms
Temporarily or permanently suspend user accounts that repeatedly violate forum rules
Lock or remove forum threads that violate these Terms or become unproductive
Create and enforce additional forum-specific rules as needed

7. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

When using our Site, you agree not to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Impersonate any person or entity
Submit false or misleading information
Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
Use the Site for any unauthorized commercial purposes not related to scrap metal trading
Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
Upload content that is offensive, defamatory, or infringing
Use automated systems or software to extract data from our Site (scraping)
Attempt to reverse engineer any aspect of our Site
Create multiple accounts for deceptive purposes
Manipulate prices or engage in price fixing
Engage in fraudulent activities or misrepresentation
Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features
Use the Site to transmit any malware, viruses, or other malicious code

8. Fees and Payments

8.1 Fee Structure

Scrap Metal Near Me offers both free and paid services:

Basic account registration and browsing is free
Premium accounts require subscription payments
Featured listings may incur additional fees
Business directory listings may have associated costs
Promotional services may be available for additional fees

All fees are clearly displayed before you commit to any paid service.

8.2 Payment Processing

For paid services:

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors
We accept major credit cards, PayPal, and other specified payment methods
All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST where applicable
Subscription services will automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
Receipts will be provided for all transactions

8.3 Refund Policy

Our refund policy is as follows:

Subscription fees may be refunded within 7 days of initial purchase if no premium features have been used
One-time listing fees are non-refundable once the listing has been published
Promotional service fees are non-refundable once the promotion has begun
Refund requests must be submitted in writing to our customer service team
Approved refunds will be processed using the original payment method

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Site Content

All content on the Scrap Metal Near Me website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Scrap Metal Near Me or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

9.2 User-Generated Content

By posting content on our Site (including listings, forum posts, reviews, and comments), you grant Scrap Metal Near Me a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

You own or control all rights to the content you post
The content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party
The content is accurate and not misleading
The content will not cause injury to any person or entity

9.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal and commercial purposes related to scrap metal trading in accordance with these Terms. You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content
Publicly display, publicly perform, republish, or transmit our content
Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering methods
Use our content for any purpose not expressly permitted by these Terms

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

10.1 External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Scrap Metal Near Me. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities/individuals or their websites.

10.2 User Transactions

Scrap Metal Near Me is not responsible for:

The quality, safety, or legality of items offered through our platform
The truth or accuracy of listings
The ability of sellers to sell items or buyers to pay for items
The completion of any transaction between users
Any disputes arising from transactions between users

We strongly recommend that users:

Verify the identity and legitimacy of other parties before transacting
Inspect materials before completing transactions
Use secure payment methods
Document all aspects of transactions
Follow all applicable laws regarding scrap metal trading

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

11.1 Service Provision

The Scrap Metal Near Me site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

Implied warranties of merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Any warranties concerning the availability, accuracy, reliability, or content of the Site

11.2 Market Information

While we strive to provide accurate information about scrap metal prices and market conditions, we do not guarantee:

The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of price information
That any price information reflects current market values
The availability of materials at any listed price
The outcome of any transaction based on our price information

11.3 User Conduct

Scrap Metal Near Me does not:

Endorse or guarantee the conduct of any users on our platform
Verify the identity of all users
Guarantee that users will complete transactions as agreed
Take responsibility for any losses resulting from transactions between users

We recommend that users conduct their own due diligence before engaging in any transaction.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scrap Metal Near Me shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

Your use of or inability to use the Site or services
Any transactions or interactions with other users
Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our Site
Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our Site
Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your use of any content

Our total liability for all claims related to these Terms shall not exceed the greater of $100 or the amount you paid to us, if any, in the past six months.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Scrap Metal Near Me, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use of the Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another
Your conduct in connection with the Site
Your listings or transactions with other users
Any content you post or share on the Site

14. Modifications to Terms

Scrap Metal Near Me reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will:

Post the new Terms on this page
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Provide notice through the Site, via email, or other reasonable means

Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you should discontinue your use of the Site.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:

Your right to use the Site will immediately cease
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive
We may, but are not obligated to, delete your content and account information
You remain liable for all obligations incurred before termination

You may also terminate your relationship with us by ceasing to use the Site and deleting your account.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales and the Commonwealth of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Your use of the Site may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

17. Dispute Resolution

17.1 Informal Resolution

If you have any concerns or disputes about our Site, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us.

17.2 Formal Proceedings

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through:

Mediation: Conducted in Sydney, New South Wales by a mediator mutually agreed upon by both parties
Arbitration: If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with Australian arbitration laws
Legal Action: If permitted by law, legal proceedings may be commenced in the courts of New South Wales

17.3 Class Action Waiver

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit against Scrap Metal Near Me.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Scrap Metal Near Me regarding your use of our Site and services, superseding any prior agreements between you and us.

20. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. We may assign or transfer these Terms, at our sole discretion, without restriction.

21. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

22. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@scrapforum.com.au
Address: Scrap Metal Near Me, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Online: Via our Contact Form at https://scrapforum.com.au/contact

By using the Scrap Metal Near Me website, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Use, understand them, and agree to be bound by them.

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