Terms and Conditions
Welcome to www.toodudu.com! These Terms of Use describe the terms and conditions applicable to your access and use of the websites at www.toodudu.com. Please read these terms and conditions carefully.
1.Application and Acceptance of the Terms
1.1 Your use of the Sites and Toodudu.com’s services, software and products (collectively the as the “Services” hereinafter) is subject to the terms and conditions contained in this document as well as the Privacy Policy , the Product Listing Policy and any other rules and policies of the Sites that Toodudu.com may publish from time to time. The Promotion Services referred to in the Toodudu.com Free Membership Agreement shall include Top Ranking and Sponsored Listing and any such other Services as may be announced by Toodudu.com from time to time. This document and such other rules and policies of the Sites are collectively referred to below as the “Terms”. By accessing the Sites or using the Services, you agree to accept and be bound by the Terms. Please do not use the Services or the Sites if you do not accept all of the Terms.
1.2 You may not use the Services and may not accept the Terms if (a) you are
not of legal age to form a binding contract with Toodudu.com.
1.3 You acknowledge and agree that Toodudu.com may amend any Terms at any time
by posting the relevant amended and restated Terms on the Sites. By continuing
to use the Services or the Sites, you agree that the amended Terms will apply
to you.
1.4 You may be required to enter into a separate agreement, whether online or
offline, with Toodudu.com or our affiliate for any Service (“Additional Agreements”). If there is
any conflict or inconsistency between the Terms and an Additional Agreement,
the Additional Agreement shall take precedence over the Terms only in relation
to that Service concerned.
1.5 The Terms may not otherwise be modified except in writing by an authorized officer of Toodudu.com.
2.Provision of Services
2.1 The Toodudu.com contracting entity that you are contracting with is Beijing Toodudu E-commerce Co., Ltd.
2.2 You must register as a member on the Sites in order to access and use some
Services. Further, Toodudu.com reserves the right, without prior notice, to
restrict access to or use of certain Services (or any features within the
Services) to paying Users or subject to other conditions that Toodudu.com may
impose in our discretion.
2.3 Services (or any features within the Services) may vary for different
regions and countries. No warranty or representation is given that a particular
Service or feature or function thereof or the same type and extent of the
Service or features and functions thereof will be available for Users.
Toodudu.com may in our sole discretion limit, deny or create different level of
access to and use of any Services (or any features within the Services) with
respect to different Users.
3.Users Generally
3.1 As a condition of your access to and use of the Sites or Services, you agree that you will comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the Sites or Services.
3.2 You agree to use the Sites or Services solely for your own private and
internal purposes. You agree that (a) you will not copy, reproduce, download,
re-publish, sell, distribute or resell any Services or any information, text,
images, graphics, video clips, sound, directories, files, databases or
listings, etc available on or through the Sites (the “Site Content”), and (b) you will not copy,
reproduce, download, compile or otherwise use any Site Content for the purposes
of operating a business that competes with Toodudu.com, or otherwise
commercially exploiting the Site Content. Systematic retrieval of Site Content
from the Sites to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection,
compilation, database or directory (whether through robots, spiders, automatic
devices or manual processes) without written permission from Toodudu.com is
prohibited. Use of any content or materials on the Sites for any purpose not
expressly permitted in the Terms is prohibited.
3.3 You must read Toodudu.com’s Privacy Policy which
governs the protection and use of personal information about Users in the
possession of Toodudu.com and our affiliates. You accept the terms of the
Privacy Policy and agree to the use of the personal information about you in
accordance with the Privacy Policy.
3.4 Toodudu.com may allow Users to access to content, products or services
offered by third parties through hyperlinks (in the form of word link, banners,
channels or otherwise), API or otherwise to such third parties' web sites. You
are cautioned to read such web sites' terms and conditions and/or privacy
policies before using the Sites. You acknowledge that Toodudu.com has no
control over such third parties' web sites, does not monitor such web sites,
and shall not be responsible or liable to anyone for such web sites, or any
content, products or services made available on such web sites.
3.5 You agree not to undertake any action to undermine the integrity of the computer
systems or networks of Toodudu.com and/or any other User nor to gain
unauthorized access to such computer systems or networks.
3.6 You agree not to undertake any action which may undermine the integrity of
Toodudu.com’s feedback system, such as leaving positive feedback for yourself
using secondary Member IDs or through third parties or by leaving
unsubstantiated negative feedback for another User.
3.7 By posting or displaying any information, content or material (“User Content”) on the Sites or providing any
User Content to Toodudu.com or our representative(s), you grant an irrevocable,
perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, and sub-licensable (through multiple tiers)
license to Toodudu.com to display, transmit, distribute, reproduce, publish,
duplicate, adapt, modify, translate, create derivative works, and otherwise use
any or all of the User Content in any form, media, or technology now known or
not currently known in any manner and for any purpose which may be beneficial
to the operation of the Sites, the provision of any Services and/or the
business of the User. You confirm and warrant to Toodudu.com that you have all
the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the above license.
4.Member Accounts
4.1 User must be registered on the Sites to access or use some Services (a registered User is also referred to as a “Member” below). Except with Toodudu.com’s approval, one User may only register one member account on the Sites. Toodudu.com may cancel or terminate a User’s member account if Toodudu.com has reasons to suspect that the User has concurrently registered or controlled two or more member accounts. Further, Toodudu.com may reject User’s application for registration for any reason.
4.2 Upon registration on the Sites, Toodudu.com shall assign an account and
issue a member ID and password (the latter shall be chosen by a registered User
during registration) to each registered User. An account may have a web-based
email account with limited storage space for the Member to send or receive emails.
4.3 A set of Member ID and password is unique to a single account. Each Member
shall be solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of
your Member ID and password and for all activities that occur under your
account. No Member may share, assign, or permit the use of your Member account,
ID or password by another person outside of the Member’s own business entity. Member agrees to notify Toodudu.com
immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your password or
your account or any other breach of security of your account.
4.4 Member agrees that all activities that occur under your account (including
without limitation, posting any company or product information, clicking to
accept any Additional Agreements or rules, subscribing to or making any payment
for any services, sending emails using the email account or sending SMS) will
be deemed to have been authorized by the Member.
4.5 Member acknowledges that sharing of your account with other persons, or
allowing multiple users outside of your business entity to use your account
(collectively, "multiple use"), may cause irreparable harm to
Toodudu.com or other Users of the Sites. Member shall indemnify Toodudu.com,
our affiliates, directors, employees, agents and representatives against any
loss or damages (including but not limited to loss of profits) suffered as a
result of the multiple use of your account. Member also agrees that in case of
the multiple use of your account or Member’s failure to
maintain the security of your account, Toodudu.com shall not be liable for any
loss or damages arising from such a breach and shall have the right to suspend
or terminate Member’s account without liability to
Member.
5.Member’s Responsibilities
5.1 Each Member represents, warrants and agrees that (a) you have full power and authority to accept the Terms, to grant the license and authorization and to perform the obligations hereunder; (b) you use the Sites and Services for business purposes only; and (c) the address you provide when registering is the principal place of business of your business entity. For purposes of this provision, a branch or liaison office will not be considered a separate entity and your principal place of business will be deemed to be that of your head office.
5.2 Member will be required to provide information or material about your
entity, business or products/services as part of the registration process on
the Sites or your use of any Service or the member account. Each Member
represents, warrants and agrees that (a) such information and material whether
submitted during the registration process or thereafter throughout the
continuation of the use of the Sites or Service is true, accurate, current and
complete, and (b) you will maintain and promptly amend all information and
material to keep it true, accurate, current and complete.
5.3 Upon becoming a Member, you consent to the inclusion of the contact
information about you in our Buyer Database and authorize Toodudu.com and our
affiliates to share the contact information with other Users or otherwise use
your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
5.4 Each Member represents, warrants and agrees that (a) you shall be solely
responsible for obtaining all necessary third party licenses and permissions
regarding any User Content that you submit, post or display; (b) any User
Content that you submit, post or display does not infringe or violate any of
the copyright, patent, trademark, trade name, trade secrets or any other
personal or proprietary rights of any third party (“Third Party Rights”); (c) you have the right
and authority to sell, trade, distribute or export or offer to sell, trade,
distribute or export the products or services described in the User Content and
such sale, trade, distribution or export or offer does not violate any Third
Party Rights and (d) you and your affiliates are not the subject of any trade
restrictions, sanctions or other legal restrictions enacted by any country,
international organization or jurisdiction.
5.5 Each Member further represents, warrants and agrees that the User Content
that you submit, post or display shall:
a) be true, accurate, complete and lawful;
b) not be false, misleading or deceptive;
c) not contain information that is defamatory, libelous, threatening or
harassing, obscene, objectionable, offensive, sexually explicit or harmful to
minors;
d) not contain information that is discriminatory or promotes discrimination
based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or
age;
e) not violate the Product Listing Policy, other Terms or any applicable
Additional Agreements
f) not violate any applicable laws and regulations (including without
limitation those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair
competition, or false advertising) or promote any activities which may violate
any applicable laws and regulations;
g) not contain any link directly or indirectly to any other web Sites which
includes any content that may violate the Terms.
5.6 Each Member further represents, warrants and agrees that you shall/are:
a) carry on your activities on the Sites in compliance with any applicable laws
and regulations;
b) conduct your business transactions with other users of the Sites in good
faith;
c) carry on your activities in accordance with the Terms and any applicable
Additional Agreements;
d) not use the Services or Sites to defraud any person or entity (including
without limitation sale of stolen items, use of stolen credit/debit cards);
e) not impersonate any person or entity, misrepresent yourself or your
affiliation with any person or entity;
f) not engage in spamming or phishing;
g) not engage in any other unlawful activities (including without limitation
those which would constitute a criminal offence, give rise to civil liability,
etc) or encourage or abet any unlawful activities;
h) not involve attempts to copy, reproduce, exploit or expropriate Toodudu.com’s various proprietary directories, databases and listings;
i) not involve any computer viruses or other destructive devices and codes that
have the effect of damaging, interfering with, intercepting or expropriating
any software or hardware system, data or personal information;
j) not involve any scheme to undermine the integrity of the data, systems or
networks used by Toodudu.com and/or any user of the Sites or gain unauthorized
access to such data, systems or networks;
k) not, and your director(s), officer(s), controlling party/ies, affiliates and
legal jurisdiction in which any of the foregoing persons or entities is
organized or has operations are not, persons or entities that are subject to
any economic or fraud sanctions of any governmental, international or
regulatory entities; and
l) not engage in any activities that would otherwise create any liability for
Toodudu.com or our affiliates.
5.7 Member may not use the Services and member account to engage in activities which are identical or similar to Toodudu.com’s e-commerce marketplace business.
5.8 If Member provides a business referee, Member represents, warrants and
agrees that you have obtained all necessary consents, approvals and waivers
from your business partners and associates to (a) act as your business referee;
(b) post and publish their contact details and information, reference letters
and comments on their behalf; and (c) that third parties may contact such
business referees to support claims or statements made about you. You further
warrant and agree that all reference letters and comments are true and accurate
and third parties may contact the business referees without the need to obtain
your consent.
5.9 Member agrees to provide all necessary information, materials and approval,
and render all reasonable assistance and cooperation necessary for Toodudu.com’s provision of the Services, evaluating whether Member has breached
the Terms and/or handling any complaint against the Member. If Member’s failure to do so results in delay in, or suspension or termination
of, the provision of any Service, Toodudu.com shall not be obliged to extend
the relevant service period nor shall be liable for any loss or damages arising
from such delay, suspension or termination.
5.10Member acknowledges and agrees that Toodudu.com shall not be required to
actively monitor nor exercise any editorial control whatsoever over the content
of any message or material or information created, obtained or accessible
through the Services or Sites. Toodudu.com does not endorse, verify or
otherwise certify the contents of any comments or other material or information
made by any Member. Each Member is solely responsible for the contents of their
communications and may be held legally liable or accountable for the content of
their comments or other material or information
5.11Member acknowledges and agrees that the Services may only be used by
businesses and their representatives for business use and not for individual
consumers or for personal use.
5.12Member acknowledges and agrees that each Member is solely responsible for
observing applicable laws and regulations in its respective jurisdictions to
ensure that all use of the Site and Services are in compliance with the same.
6.Breaches by Members
6.1 Toodudu.com reserves the right in our sole discretion to remove, modify or reject any User Content that you submit to, post or display on the Sites which we reasonably believe is unlawful, violates the Terms, could subject Toodudu.com or our affiliates to liability, or is otherwise found inappropriate in Toodudu.com’s opinion.
6.2 If any Member breaches any Terms, or if Toodudu.com has reasonable grounds
to believe that a Member is in breach of any Terms, Toodudu.com shall have the
right to take such disciplinary actions as it deems appropriate, including
without limitation: (i) suspending or terminating the Member’s account and any and all accounts determined to be related to such
account by Toodudu.com in its discretion; (ii) restricting, downgrading,
suspending or terminating the subscription of, access to, or current or future
use of any Service; (iii) removing any product listings or other User Content
that the Member has submitted, posted or displayed, or imposing restrictions on
the number of product listings or User Content that the Member may post or
display; (iv) imposing other restrictions on the Member’s use of any features or functions of any Service as Toodudu.com may
consider appropriate in its sole discretion; and (v) any other corrective
actions, discipline or penalties as Toodudu.com may deem necessary or
appropriate in its sole discretion.
6.3 Without limiting the generality of the provisions of the Terms, a Member
would be considered as being in breach of the Terms in any of the following
circumstances:
a) upon complaint or claim from any third party, Toodudu.com has reasonable
grounds to believe that such Member has willfully or materially failed to
perform your contract with such third party including without limitation where
the Member has failed to deliver any items ordered by such third party after
receipt of the purchase price, or where the items Member has delivered
materially fail to meet the terms and descriptions outlined in your contract
with such third party,
b) Toodudu.com has reasonable grounds to suspect that such Member has used a
stolen credit card or other false or misleading information in any transaction
with a counter party,
c) Toodudu.com has reasonable grounds to suspect that any information provided
by the Member is not current or complete or is untrue, inaccurate, or
misleading, or
d) Toodudu.com believes that the Member’s actions may
cause financial loss or legal liability to Toodudu.com or our affiliates or any
other Users.
6.4 Toodudu.com reserves the right to cooperate fully with governmental
authorities, private investigators and/or injured third parties in the
investigation of any suspected criminal or civil wrongdoing. Further,
Toodudu.com may disclose the Member's identity and contact information, if
requested by a government or law enforcement body, an injured third party, or
as a result of a subpoena or other legal action. Toodudu.com shall not be
liable for damages or results arising from such disclosure, and Member agrees
not to bring any action or claim against Toodudu.com for such disclosure.
6.5 If a Member is in breach of the Terms, Toodudu.com also reserves the right
to publish the records of such breach on the Sites.
6.6 Each Member further agrees that Toodudu.com is not responsible, and shall
have no liability to you or anyone else for any User Content or other material
transmitted over the Sites, including fraudulent, untrue, misleading,
inaccurate, defamatory, offensive or illicit material and that the risk of
damage from such material rests entirely with each Member. Toodudu.com reserves
the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of
any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by the Member, in which event
the Member shall cooperate with Toodudu.com in asserting any available
defenses.
7.Transactions Between Buyers and Sellers
7.1 Through the Sites, Toodudu.com provides electronic web-based platforms for exchanging information between buyers and sellers of products and services.
7.2 Users are hereby made aware that there may be risks of dealing with people acting under false pretences. Toodudu.com uses several techniques to verify the accuracy of certain information our paying Users provide us when they register for a paying membership service on the Sites. However, because user verification on the Internet is difficult, Toodudu.com cannot and does not confirm each User's purported identity (including, without limitation, paying Members). We encourage you to use various means, as well as common sense, to evaluate with whom you are dealing.
7.3 Each User acknowledges that it is fully assuming the risks of conducting
any purchase and sale transactions in connection with using the Sites or
Services, and that it is fully assuming the risks of liability or harm of any
kind in connection with subsequent activity of any kind relating to products or
services that are the subject of transactions using the Sites. Such risks shall
include, but are not limited to, mis-representation of products and services,
fraudulent schemes, unsatisfactory quality, failure to meet specifications,
defective or dangerous products, unlawful products, delay or default in
delivery or payment, cost mis-calculations, breach of warranty, breach of
contract and transportation accidents. Such risks also include the risks that
the manufacture, importation, export, distribution, offer, display, purchase,
sale and/or use of products or services offered or displayed on the Sites may
violate or may be asserted to violate Third Party Rights, and the risk that
User may incur costs of defense or other costs in connection with third parties’ assertion of Third Party Rights, or in connection with any claims
by any party that they are entitled to defense or indemnification in relation
to assertions of rights, demands or claims by Third Party Rights claimants.
Such risks also include the risks that consumers, other purchasers, end-users
of products or others claiming to have suffered injuries or harms relating to
products originally obtained by Users of the Sites as a result of purchase and
sale transactions in connection with using the Sites may suffer harms and/or
assert claims arising from their use of such products. All of the foregoing
risks are hereafter referred to as "Transaction Risks". Each User
agrees that Toodudu.com shall not be liable or responsible for any damages,
claims, liabilities, costs, harms, inconveniences, business disruptions or
expenditures of any kind that may arise a result of or in connection with any
Transaction Risks.
7.4 Users are solely responsible for all of the terms and conditions of the
transactions conducted on, through or as a result of use of the Sites or
Services, including, without limitation, terms regarding payment, returns,
warranties, shipping, insurance, fees, taxes, title, licenses, fines, permits,
handling, transportation and storage.
7.5 User agrees to provide all information and materials as may be reasonably
required by Toodudu.com in connection with your transactions conducted on,
through or as a result of use of the Sites or Services. Toodudu.com has
the right to suspend or terminate any User’s account if the
User fails to provide the required information and materials.
7.6 In the event that any User has a dispute with any party to a transaction,
such User agrees to release and indemnify Toodudu.com (and our agents,
affiliates, directors, officers and employees) from all claims, demands,
actions, proceedings, costs, expenses and damages (including without limitation
any actual, special, incidental or consequential damages) arising out of or in
connection with such transaction.
8.Limitation of Liability
8.1 Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the Sites is done at
each User's sole discretion and risk and each User is solely responsible for
any damage to Toodudu.com’s computer system or loss of data
that may result from the download of any such material. No advice or information,
whether oral or written, obtained by any User from Toodudu.com or through or
from the Sites shall create any warranty not expressly stated herein.
8.2 The Sites may make available to User services or products provided by
independent third parties. No warranty or representation is made with
regard to such services or products. In no event shall Toodudu.com and
our affiliates be held liable for any such services or products.
8.3 Each User hereby agrees to indemnify and save Toodudu.com, our affiliates,
directors, officers and employees harmless, from any and all losses, claims,
liabilities (including legal costs on a full indemnity basis) which may arise
from such User's use of the Sites or Services (including but not limited to the
display of such User's information on the Sites) or from your breach of any of
the terms and conditions of the Terms. Each User hereby further agrees to
indemnify and save Toodudu.com, our affiliates, directors, officers and
employees harmless, from any and all losses, damages, claims, liabilities
(including legal costs on a full indemnity basis) which may arise from User's
breach of any representations and warranties made by User to Toodudu.com,
including but not limited to those set forth in Section 5 hereunder.
8.4 Each User hereby further agrees to indemnify and save Toodudu.com, our
affiliates, directors, officers and employees harmless, from any and all
losses, damages, claims, liabilities (including legal costs on a full indemnity
basis) which may arise, directly or indirectly, as a result of any claims
asserted by Third Party Rights claimants or other third parties relating to
products offered or displayed on the Sites. Each User hereby further agrees
that Toodudu.com is not responsible and shall have no liability to you, for any
material posted by others, including defamatory, offensive or illicit material
and that the risk of damages from such material rests entirely with each User.
Toodudu.com reserves the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive
defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you,
in which event you shall cooperate with Toodudu.com in asserting any available
defenses.
8.5 Toodudu.com shall not be liable for any special, direct, indirect,
punitive, incidental or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever
(including but not limited to damages for loss of profits or savings, business
interruption, loss of information), whether in contract, negligence, tort,
equity or otherwise or any other damages resulting from any of the following.
a) the use or the inability to use the Sites or Services;
b) any defect in goods, samples, data, information or services purchased or
obtained from a User or any other third party through the Sites;
c) violation of Third Party Rights or claims or demands that User's
manufacture, importation, export, distribution, offer, display, purchase, sale
and/or use of products or services offered or displayed on the Sites may
violate or may be asserted to violate Third Party Rights; or claims by any
party that they are entitled to defense or indemnification in relation to
assertions of rights, demands or claims by Third Party Rights claimants;
d) unauthorized access by third parties to data or private information of any
User;
e) statements or conduct of any User of the Sites; or;
f) any matters relating to Services however arising, including negligence.
8.6 Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions, the aggregate liability of
Toodudu.com, our employees, agents, affiliates, representatives or anyone
acting on our behalf with respect to each User for all claims arising from the
use of the Sites or Services during any calendar year shall be limited to the
greater of (a) the amount of fees the User has paid to Toodudu.com or our affiliates
during the calendar year and (b) the maximum amount permitted in the applicable
law. The preceding sentence shall not preclude the requirement by the User to
prove actual damages. All claims arising from the use of the Sites or Services
must be filed within one (1) year from the date the cause of action arose or
such longer period as prescribed under any applicable law governing this Term
of Use..
9. Force Majeure
9.1 Under no circumstances shall Toodudu.com be held liable for any delay or failure or disruption of the content or services delivered through the Sites resulting directly or indirectly from acts of nature, forces or causes beyond our reasonable control, including without limitation, Internet failures, computer, telecommunications or any other equipment failures, electrical power failures, strikes, labor disputes, riots, insurrections, civil disturbances, shortages of labor or materials, fires, flood, storms, explosions, acts of God, war, governmental actions, orders of domestic or foreign courts or tribunals or non-performance of third parties.
10. Intellectual Property Rights
10.1 Toodudu.com is the sole owner or lawful licensee of all the rights and interests in the Sites and the Site Content. The Sites and Site Content embody trade secrets and other intellectual property rights protected under worldwide copyright and other laws. All title, ownership and intellectual property rights in the Sites and Site Content shall remain with Toodudu.com, our affiliates or licensors of the Site Content, as the case may be. All rights not otherwise claimed under the Terms or by Toodudu.com are hereby reserved.
10.2 Toodudu.com may have independent third parties involved in the provision
of the Services (e.g., the authentication and verification service providers).
You may not use any trademark, service mark or logo of such independent
third parties without prior written approval from such parties.
11. Notices
11.1 All legal notices or demands to or upon Toodudu.com shall be made in writing and sent to Toodudu.com personally, by courier, certified mail, or facsimile to the following entity.
11.2 All legal notices or demands to or upon a User shall be effective if
either delivered personally, sent by courier, certified mail, by facsimile or
email to the last-known correspondence, fax or email address provided by the
User to Toodudu.com, or by posting such notice or demand on an area of the
Sites that is publicly accessible without a charge. Notice to a User shall be
deemed to be received by such User if and when.
a) Toodudu.com is able to demonstrate that communication, whether in physical
or electronic form, has been sent to such User, or
b) immediately upon Toodudu.com posting such notice on an area of the Sites
that is publicly accessible without charge.
11.3 You agree that all agreements, notices, demands, disclosures and other
communications that Toodudu.com sends to you electronically satisfy the legal
requirement that such communication should be in writing.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Subject to any Additional Agreements, the Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Toodudu.com with respect to and govern your use of the Sites and Services, superseding any prior written or oral agreements in relation to the same subject matter herein.
12.2 Toodudu.com and you are independent contractors, and no agency,
partnership, joint venture, employee-employer or franchiser-franchisee
relationship is intended or created by the Terms.
12.3 If any provision of the Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such
provision shall be deleted and the remaining provisions shall remain valid and
be enforced.