Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 1 May 2025

1. Acceptance of These Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Cars77 mobile app or website (“Cars77” or “the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not accept them, please do not use Cars77.

2. Who May Use Cars77

  1. Age – You must be at least 16 years old.
  2. Legal capacity – You can enter into a binding contract under the laws of Zambia.
  3. Account – You must create one (with accurate details) and keep your login credentials safe.

3. What Cars77 Does

Cars77 is an online marketplace where people in Zambia can list, find, and buy or sell motor‑vehicles. Cars77 itself does not own, inspect, or guarantee any vehicle advertised on the platform. All sales are strictly between buyers and sellers.

4. Your Responsibilities

  1. Accurate listings – Provide true, current, and complete information about every vehicle you post (including photos, mileage, and any defects).
  2. Ownership & authority – Only list vehicles you own or are legally authorised to sell.
  3. Safe dealings – Meet in safe public places, verify vehicle documents, and, where necessary, involve professional mechanics or transport authorities.
  4. Lawful use – Do not upload anything that is illegal, fraudulent, offensive, or infringes on someone else’s rights.
  5. Fees – Pay any listing or subscription fees that apply to your chosen plan. All fees are stated in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) and are non‑refundable unless the law says otherwise.

5. Licence You Grant to Cars77

By posting a listing, you grant Cars77 a worldwide, royalty‑free, non‑exclusive licence to display, store, edit, and distribute your listing content (text, photos, videos) for the purpose of operating, marketing, and improving the Service. This includes showing your listings on:

  • Our app and website;
  • Cars77 social‑media pages (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter);
  • Promotional emails, push notifications, or online ads.

We will not materially alter your photos or description without your permission, and you can remove a listing anytime; our licence ends when the listing is deleted.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Post stolen vehicles or manipulated odometer readings.
  • Use bots, scrapers, or any automated system to access Cars77 without written consent.
  • Upload viruses or do anything that disrupts the Service or harms other users.
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation.

We may remove offending content or suspend accounts to keep the platform safe.

7. Ownership of Cars77 Content

All code, design, logos, and trademarks that are part of Cars77 belong to Cars77 or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, or distribute them without written permission.

8. Third‑Party Links & Services

Cars77 may contain links to sites or services we do not control (e.g., payment gateways, finance calculators). We are not responsible for the content or practices of those third parties—use them at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Cars77 is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do our best, but we do not guarantee that the Service will be perfect, uninterrupted, or error‑free, or that every listing is genuine. Use common sense and inspect vehicles before paying.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Cars77 (including its founders, employees, and partners) will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages—such as lost profits, data, or goodwill—arising out of your use of the Service, even if we were advised of the possibility.

11. Indemnity

You agree to defend and hold harmless Cars77 from any claims, damages, or costs (including legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your breach of these Terms;
  • Your violation of another person’s rights;
  • Your vehicle listings or transactions.

12. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or close your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms;
  • Fail to pay required fees;
  • Use Cars77 in a way that causes legal risk or harm to others.

You may delete your account at any time from the app or by emailing support@cars77.com. Sections that, by nature, should survive (e.g., licence, disclaimers, limitation of liability) will still apply.

13. Changes to These Terms

We can update these Terms occasionally. We will notify you in‑app and/or by email 14 days before changes take effect. Continued use after the effective date means you accept the new Terms.

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Zambia. If we cannot resolve a dispute amicably within 30 days, it shall be finally settled by the competent courts of Zambia, unless another method is required by mandatory law.

15. Contact

Questions or feedback? Email legal@cars77.com or write to:

Cars77 Legal Team
PO Box 12345
Lusaka, Zambia

Thank you for choosing Cars77! Drive your future—safely and confidently.