Terms and Conditions

Last updated: September 2026

By creating an account or using the GardenSwap app, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you don't agree, please don't use the app.

1. Using GardenSwap

GardenSwap is a marketplace and community that connects local growers and buyers. By using the app, you agree to provide accurate account and listing information and to conduct exchanges and community interactions in good faith.

2. Your Account

You must be at least 13 years old to use GardenSwap. You're responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activity that happens under it. Let us know right away if you believe your account has been compromised.

3. Listings

Sellers are solely responsible for their listings — including the accuracy of price, condition, quantity, and availability, and for making sure the item, animal, food product, or service being listed is legal to sell, own, or transfer in their location. This includes, without limitation, compliance with all applicable food safety, agricultural, cottage food, animal sale, and licensing laws. GardenSwap does not inspect, test, license, certify, or guarantee any listing, and does not verify that a seller is legally permitted to sell what they post. All liability connected to a listing — and to any transaction that results from it — belongs solely to the user who posted it.

4. Transactions

GardenSwap is a listing and communication platform only. We do not process payments and are not a party to any transaction. Exchanges arranged through the app — including any in-person meetup, cash payment, or hand-to-hand exchange of goods — happen directly and independently between buyers and sellers. GardenSwap is not responsible for disputes, damages, injury, illness, or losses of any kind arising from a transaction, meetup, or exchange between users, or from the quality, safety, or legality of items exchanged.

5. GardenSwap Plus (Subscriptions)

GardenSwap Plus is an optional, auto-renewing subscription that unlocks additional features. It's offered on weekly, monthly, and yearly plans and billed through your Apple ID at the price displayed at the time of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews at the end of each billing period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your device Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions.

6. Badges and Verification Tags

GardenSwap may from time to time display a badge, tag, or label (such as a "Verified" tag) on a profile or listing. Unless explicitly stated otherwise at the time it's shown, a badge or tag reflects only a limited check (such as confirming an email or phone number) — it does not mean GardenSwap has confirmed the existence, legality, safety, quality, or accuracy of the person, their listing, or any claim they've made. Do not treat any badge or tag as a guarantee of any kind.

7. Community Forum and Messages

You're responsible for the content you post in the forum or send in messages. Don't post content that is illegal, abusive, harassing, or infringes on someone else's rights. We may remove content or suspend accounts that violate these terms.

8. Ratings and Reviews

Members may leave a star rating and written comments on another member's profile based on their experience with that member. Reviews should be honest and based on an actual interaction — don't post a rating or review of a member you haven't dealt with. You can edit or delete your own rating or review at any time. GardenSwap may remove any rating or review that violates these terms.

9. Prohibited Conduct

• Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent listings or content.
• Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users.
• Using the app for anything illegal or to sell prohibited or unsafe items.
• Attempting to interfere with or disrupt the app or its infrastructure.

10. Account Deletion

You may permanently delete your account at any time from Account → Delete Account in the app. This removes your listings, photos, messages, forum posts, profile, and login, and cannot be undone.

11. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

GardenSwap is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, GardenSwap is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the app, any listing, or any transaction with other users.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold GardenSwap harmless from any claim, damage, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your listings, your compliance (or non-compliance) with applicable laws, or your transactions or interactions with other users.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the app after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.

14. Contact Us

Questions about these terms? Email us at support@gardenswap.app.