Terms and Conditions
WELCOME TO CYCLE OF SAMSARA!
Cycle of Samsara (the brand) provides a curated, peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling pre-loved/pre-owned fashion. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
LET’S GET STARTED WITH THE BASICS
1. About You and Us
Who We Are
Hey there! We’re Cycle of Samsara, a Unit of Styleise Outfiters LLP. Cycle of Samsara (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") offers a marketplace where registered users can list, buy, and sell second-hand fashion items. We aim to facilitate a trusted and sustainable shopping experience using our professional and expert knowledge.
What we do
We own and manage websites, applications, and other platforms (altogether, our Site) where we provide the following Services:
- Hosting: Acting as an intermediary between Buyers and Sellers. We don’t buy or sell Items on the Catalogue and are not a party to any Transactions. We only connect the buyers with the sellers and vice versa.
- Buyer Protection: We charge a fee for every Transaction, ensuring that payments are made safely and allowing Buyers to get a refund if their Item is lost, damaged, or does not match the description. Our customer support team provides the necessary support with regard to the above.
- Optional Services: We provide additional services for Buyers and Sellers as described further in these Terms.
We are responsible for the Services we provide within the limits of applicable laws, our commitments, and under the conditions set out in the Terms and Conditions as provided herein.
About you and our Users
To qualify to be one of our users, you are required to:
- To have attained at least 18 years of age.
- Have opened an account with us.
- Intend to use our Services for your personal use and benefit only.
- Have the capacity and rights to carry out Transactions on the Site.
- Agrees to the Terms and Conditions and the rules contained herein.
Your choice to buy and sell
Users can be:
- A Seller, who lists goods and items for sale (Each and Every Item) on the electronic Catalogue on our Site.
- A Buyer, who views, searches, and buys an Item or multiple Items as part of a bundle by clicking the buy button, provides for payment details, and makes payment by clicking on the “Pay” button to complete a Transaction.
2. About these Terms
These Terms and Conditions (the Terms) are a legal agreement between you and us and governs your use of our Site and Services. You agree to these Terms by clicking the button indicating your acceptance while registering for a personal account with us (an Account) or when notified of updates to these Terms.
Other important information: We provide links to important information in these Terms, including our Help Centre, where you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ). If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to us.
Privacy policy: Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. By using our services, you agree to the terms.
3. Some Ways You Can Contact Us
To raise a dispute: We hope you enjoy using our Services, but if there’s a disagreement between us, please let us know through our Help page. We shall try to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
For other questions: For general inquiries or notices, email us at contact@cycleofsamsara.com
4. Becoming Our User
a) Curated Listings: We reserve our right to accept or reject listings as buyer/seller as ours is a curated platform. To improve your chances of selling, we may suggest changes to your listing so as to make it more defined.
b) Account Registration: To use our platform, you must register for an account. Each user can only have one account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details. All activity conducted through your account would be your sole responsibility.
Verification and Security Actions: During registration or while using our Services, we may ask you to verify your account information, provide additional details, or provide social media links to prevent spam. Failure to provide info may result in account blocking.
Account Restrictions: Users can have only one account. If we block your account for rule violations, creating a new account would not be allowed.
5. Using Information You Share with Us
How we use your personal data: While we implement robust security measures, we cannot guarantee complete protection against cyber attacks. Please consider the personal data provided as being at your own risk.
How we can use your Content: You grant COS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, display, and adapt your Content for operational and advertising purposes across all media (TV, Print, Internet, Social Networks).
6. What You Must and Must Not Do
You must: Comply with Terms, provide accurate info, keep credentials confidential, and be responsible for the accuracy of your photos and data.
You must not: Engage in illegal activity, use bots/scraping tools, disrupt Site operations, delete and re-list items repeatedly to manipulate rankings, or advertise other websites on the Site.
7. Our Rights to Handle Concerns
If you violate Terms, we may send warnings, remove items, demote content, or block your account. If blocked, you cannot use the site except for Support, items will be removed, and pending transactions may be cancelled.
8. How to Set Up a Wallet (Wallet Balance)
The Wallet is an electronic wallet used to receive funds from sales, buy items, or transfer to bank accounts (Payouts). Sellers are required to create a Wallet within 5 calendar days of their first sale or the transaction will be cancelled.
9. How to Make Payments
Payments can be made via Wallet funds, UPI, credit/debit cards. Money paid for an item is held in a separate Escrow account until the Transaction is completed.
10. Sending Messages and Leaving Reviews
Private messages must not be used for advertising or sharing personal data. Mandatory Reviews: Buyers must submit a review within 3 days of receipt. If not submitted, the system assigns a default 5-star review. Once submitted, reviews cannot be edited.
11. Ending Our Relationship
You can delete your account at any time. We reserve the right to terminate with 15 days' notice. Terms remain in effect until pending transactions are cleared.
READY TO MAKE SOME MONEY?
12. Selling an Item on our site
Listings must include at least two original photos and a truthful description. Once approved by admin, it appears in the Catalogue. Commission: We charge a flat commission rate of 25% on all products.
Luxury items: High-value items undergo verification. Sellers must ship items within 5 calendar days of sale.
READY TO SHOP?
13. Buying an Item
Buyers pay the Item price, Shipping fee, and Buyer Protection fee. We are not responsible for transactions occurring offline or outside the platform.
14. Buyer Protection
Provides refunds if an item is lost/damaged in shipping, significantly not as described, or counterfeit. You must report issues within 3 calendar days via the “I have an issue” button.
Returns: Accepted only for misrepresentation or authentication failure. No returns for sizing issues or change of mind.
16. Authentication & Warehousing Terms
Authentication for luxury items is provided via Legit Grails. Buyers pay the fee upfront. If verification fails, the buyer gets a full refund. Sellers who submit counterfeits face penalty fees and account suspension.
17. Shipping
Sellers must ship within 5 days. For Prepaid Shipping, buyers are refunded if items are lost/damaged. For Non-Prepaid, the seller assumes responsibility.
18. Payments and Payouts
Funds are released to the Seller after buyer confirmation or 3 days post-delivery. Withdrawals to bank accounts take 3–4 working days.
19. Disputes and Resolutions
We mediate disputes. Our final decision is binding.
20. Prohibited Activities
- Listing counterfeit/stolen goods.
- Fraudulent transactions or money laundering.
- Violating intellectual property rights.
LET’S WRAP THIS UP - FINAL IMPORTANT TERMS
21. Site Ownership & Availability
Cycle of Samsara owns all intellectual property. We strive to minimize downtime but are not responsible for interruptions due to maintenance or force majeure.
24. Cancellation Policy
Buyers: Can cancel before shipping. Sellers: Cannot cancel once placed unless the item is damaged.
26. Inactive Accounts
Accounts inactive for 24 months may be deactivated. Unclaimed wallet balances may expire after 12 months with prior notice.
34. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be resolved under the jurisdiction of the courts at Kolkata only.
Contact Us
- Email:customercare@cycleofsamsara.com
- Address: 161 Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata 700007
