Terms of Service

The Maker Porch Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 30. 2026

Welcome to The Maker Porch Marketplace ("The Maker Porch", "we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our website, services, or marketplace, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1. Marketplace Overview

The Maker Porch is an online marketplace that connects buyers with independent sellers. Products sold through the marketplace are offered by individual sellers, not by The Maker Porch, unless otherwise stated.

2. User Accounts

Users may create accounts to purchase products, save information, and access marketplace features.

You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account
Keep your password confidential
Notify us immediately of unauthorized account activity

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. Seller Accounts

Sellers must comply with all marketplace policies, including the Seller Agreement, Prohibited Items Policy, and applicable laws.

The Maker Porch reserves the right to:

Approve or deny seller applications.
Remove listings.
Suspend or terminate seller accounts.
Require additional verification information.

4. Products and Listings

Sellers are responsible for:

Accurate product descriptions.
Product quality.
Inventory management.
Pricing accuracy.
Shipping and fulfillment.

Listings that contain false, misleading, offensive, illegal, or infringing content may be removed without notice.

5. Payments

All payments are processed through approved payment providers.

Buyers agree to pay all charges associated with their purchases, including applicable taxes, shipping fees, and other disclosed charges.

6. Returns and Refunds

Returns and refunds are governed by our Returns & Refunds Policy.

The Maker Porch may review disputes and assist in resolving issues between buyers and sellers. We reserve the right to issue refunds when necessary to protect marketplace integrity.

7. Intellectual Property

Users may not upload, sell, distribute, or promote products that infringe upon:

Copyrights
Trademarks
Patents
Trade secrets
Other intellectual property rights

Counterfeit goods and unauthorized reproductions are strictly prohibited.

8. Prohibited Activities

Users may not:

Violate any applicable laws.
Sell prohibited or restricted products.
Engage in fraud or deceptive practices.
Manipulate reviews or ratings.
Interfere with marketplace operations.
Attempt unauthorized access to accounts or systems.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Maker Porch provides the marketplace on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Maker Porch shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of the marketplace.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Maker Porch, its owners, affiliates, employees, and partners from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the marketplace or violation of these Terms.

11. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts at our sole discretion for violations of these Terms, marketplace policies, or applicable laws.

12. Privacy

Your use of the marketplace is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

13. Modifications

The Maker Porch reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Updated versions will be posted on the website with a revised effective date.