Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

Platform: HorseBidder, an online advertising platform for horses and related services.

Visitor: any person who accesses the website without creating an account.

User: any natural person or legal entity with a registered account.

Seller: a User who places an Advertisement.

Buyer: a User who responds to an Advertisement.

Advertisement: any listing published on the Platform.

Subscription: a paid package allowing Sellers to place Advertisements.

2. Applicability

These Terms and Conditions apply to all use of the Platform by Visitors and Users. By creating an account or using the Platform, the User fully accepts these Terms.

HorseBidder reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. The latest version will always be available on the website. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms.

3. Access to the Platform

• Visitors may freely browse the Platform.
• Seller contact details are visible only to registered Users.
• Interaction with Sellers is only possible through a registered account.

4. Role of the Platform

HorseBidder operates solely as a technical advertising platform.

• is not a Seller, Buyer, or intermediary;
• is not a party to any agreement between Users;
• does not facilitate payments, deliveries, inspections, or test rides.

All transactions take place directly between Buyer and Seller.

4.1 Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights relating to the Platform, including texts, design, logos, databases, and software, are owned by HorseBidder or its licensors.

It is prohibited to copy, reproduce, or use any part of the Platform without prior written consent.

5. Accounts

• Users must provide accurate and up-to-date information.
• Private and business accounts are available.
• HorseBidder may refuse, suspend, or remove accounts in case of misuse, fraud, or violation of these Terms.

6. Subscriptions

• Sellers pay a fixed subscription fee, communicated in advance.
• A Subscription grants only the right to place Advertisements.
• HorseBidder does not guarantee sales, responses, or results.
• Subscription fees are non-refundable unless required by law.

7. Advertisements and Approval

All Advertisements are subject to prior review by HorseBidder.

This review is limited and purely visual.

Approval does not constitute any guarantee regarding:

• health or condition of the horse;
• accuracy of the description;
• timeliness of photos;
• suitability for sport, breeding, or recreation.

The Seller remains fully responsible for the content and accuracy of the Advertisement.

8. Non-Binding Interaction

No purchase obligation arises through the Platform.

Future auctions will be governed by separate auction terms.

9. External Auctions

HorseBidder may display links or references to third-party auctions. These auctions are entirely external.

HorseBidder is not the organizer and accepts no responsibility for their content, communication, process, or outcome.

10. No Involvement in Transactions

• does not receive purchase funds;
• does not hold payments in escrow;
• does not participate in negotiations;
• is not responsible for non-payment, delivery, or disputes.

11. Liability

HorseBidder is not liable for damages arising from transactions between Users, misleading Advertisements, horse defects, or decisions made without inspection.

Liability is limited to the lower of:

• the Subscription fee paid; or
• €250.

12. Misuse and Fraud

HorseBidder may remove Advertisements, suspend accounts, and deny access in cases of suspected misuse or fraud.

13. Privacy and Cookies

Personal data is processed in accordance with HorseBidder’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

14. Applicable Law

These Terms are governed exclusively by Belgian law. Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of Belgian courts.