Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Sneakerx Marketplace ("Sneakerx," "we," "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE OUR SERVICES.

Our Services are operated by Sneakerx Cape Town and provide a marketplace for buying and selling authentic sneakers from retailers in the United States to customers in South Africa.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to use our Services. If you are under 18 (or the age of legal majority where you live), you must have permission from your parent or guardian to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Services, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept all responsibility for activities that occur under your account
  • Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is inaccurate, not current, or incomplete.

4. About Sneakerx Marketplace

Sneakerx operates as a marketplace connecting buyers with authentic sneaker products sourced from authorized US retailers including DTLR, Snipes USA, and Shoe Palace. We are not a traditional retailer but a platform that facilitates transactions.

Key Features:

  • Products are sourced from verified US retailers
  • All sneakers are authentic, new, or deadstock
  • Pricing includes product cost, platform markup, South African import duties, import taxes, and DHL shipping fees
  • International shipping via DHL eCommerce (7-10 business days)
  • No hidden fees - all costs are transparent

5. Product Listings and Pricing

All product listings on Sneakerx include:

  • Product description, size, condition, and images
  • Retail price from the source retailer
  • Platform markup fee
  • South African import duties (calculated as 35% of 60% of retail value)
  • South African import tax (calculated as 15% of customs value + duty)
  • DHL shipping fees

The final "Buy Now" price displayed includes all costs. We do not charge any additional hidden fees. Prices are in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise stated.

We reserve the right to change prices at any time without notice. However, once you place an order, the price is locked.

6. Orders and Payment

Placing Orders:

When you place an order, you are making an offer to purchase the product. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order for any reason, including product availability, errors in pricing or product information, or suspected fraud.

Payment:

We accept payment through the following methods:

  • Credit/Debit Cards (via Stripe)
  • PayFast
  • Ozow
  • PayGate
  • PayPal
  • Google Pay
  • Apple Pay

Payment must be received before we process your order. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method.

Order Processing:

Once payment is confirmed, we will:

  1. Place the order with the US retailer
  2. Arrange international shipping via DHL
  3. Handle customs clearance and import duties
  4. Deliver to your provided South African address

7. Shipping and Delivery

All shipments are handled by DHL eCommerce with an estimated delivery time of 7-10 business days from order confirmation. Delivery times are estimates and may vary due to customs processing, holidays, or other factors beyond our control.

You are responsible for providing an accurate shipping address. We are not responsible for orders delivered to incorrect addresses provided by you.

Risk of loss and title for products pass to you upon delivery to the shipping carrier.

8. Import Duties and Taxes

All Sneakerx prices include South African import duties and taxes calculated as follows:

  • Customs Value: 60% of retail price
  • Import Duty: 35% of customs value
  • Import Tax (VAT): 15% of (customs value + import duty)

These calculations are estimates based on current South African import regulations. In the rare event that additional duties are assessed, Sneakerx will cover the difference at no cost to you.

9. Returns and Refunds

Return Policy:

Due to the nature of international transactions and import processes, we have a limited return policy:

  • Products may be returned within 14 days of delivery if they are defective, damaged, or not as described
  • Products must be unworn, in original condition, with all tags and packaging intact
  • Returns for "change of mind" are not accepted due to international shipping and customs costs
  • Customer is responsible for return shipping costs unless the product is defective or incorrect

Refund Process:

Approved returns will be refunded to the original payment method within 14 business days of receiving the returned product. Refunds will include the product price but may not include shipping fees unless the return is due to our error.

10. Product Authenticity

Sneakerx is committed to selling only authentic products. All sneakers are sourced directly from authorized US retailers. We do not sell counterfeit or replica products.

If you receive a product you believe to be inauthentic, contact us immediately with evidence. We will investigate and, if confirmed, provide a full refund and cover return shipping costs.

11. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Services
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

12. Intellectual Property

All content on the Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Sneakerx or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, or exploit any content without our express written permission.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SNEAKERX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sneakerx and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of another.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sneakerx regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Us

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

Sneakerx Cape Town

Email: support@sneakerx-cpt.com

Instagram: @sneakerx_cpt