Terms of Use
Last updated: August 16, 2026 · Version 1.0
Welcome to LOCORA ("we," "us," or "the Marketplace"). By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use.
1. About the Marketplace
LOCORA is a local classified marketplace and online directory for Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We connect buyers and sellers and publish member listings and directory content, but do not facilitate payments, shipping, escrow, or transaction completion. All transactions are arranged directly between users. See our Legal Notice for more detail.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to enter contracts in British Columbia. You must provide accurate registration information.
3. Prohibited Content
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Sexual services or adult content
- Illegal goods, stolen property, or counterfeit items
- Weapons, drugs, or regulated substances without proper authorization
- Items that violate any applicable law in Canada or British Columbia
- Spam, scams, or misleading listings
We reserve the right to remove listings and deactivate accounts that violate these rules.
4. Listings & Profile/Shops
When you register, you create a unique profile/shop name or use your real name. Your profile/shop name becomes your public page URL. Free accounts may list up to 5 active items. Additional listings and expanded photo options may be available for a fee as configured by administrators.
Each listing requires at least one photo (up to 1). You are responsible for the accuracy of your listings.
5. Messaging
All buyer-seller communication must occur through the Marketplace messaging system. Users must have an account and accept these terms before messaging sellers.
6. Payments & Transactions
We do not process payments. Buyers and sellers arrange payment and pickup locally at their own risk. We are not a party to any transaction between users.
7. Account Termination
We may suspend or deactivate accounts that violate these terms. Administrators may message users regarding account status.
8. Limitation of Liability
The Marketplace is provided "as is." We are not liable for disputes between users, item quality, or safety incidents arising from in-person meetings.
9. Changes
We may update these terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes may require re-acceptance.
10. Copyright & DMCA
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe a listing infringes your copyright, follow our DMCA Copyright Policy and submit a complete takedown notice (member account required). Knowingly false notices may have legal consequences.
Platform role and payment limitations are described in our Legal Notice.
11. LOCORA Points
LOCORA may offer LOCORA Points, a promotional rewards program we operate at our sole discretion. LOCORA Points are not money, legal tender, or stored value. They have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash, refunded, transferred between members, assigned, pledged, or sold.
When we offer redemption and expressly permit it, the maximum value of redeemed LOCORA Points is CAD $0.01 per point, applied only toward eligible services provided by LOCORA that we designate from time to time. LOCORA Points are redeemable solely for LOCORA services when we expressly permit or promote redemption as available. Redemption is not guaranteed and may be limited, delayed, or unavailable.
We may grant, adjust, or remove LOCORA Points for promotional, administrative, or operational reasons. We may change earning rules, redemption offers, eligibility, or the program itself at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you. Unused LOCORA Points may expire. Participation does not create any property interest, contract right, or entitlement to future grants or redemption.
LOCORA Points do not survive member termination, suspension, or cancellation of membership, or permanent account deletion. Any remaining balance is forfeited without compensation when your account is deactivated, suspended, or closed. LOCORA Points are separate from any billing balance you may owe for paid plans or services on LOCORA.
See also our Legal Notice for additional platform limitations.
12. Contact
Questions? Contact us at locoracanada@gmail.com.