Terms and Conditions
BackpageSeek.com is a website (the "Site") that hosts classified advertising and related content created by third-party users across multiple categories including: Casual Encounters & Personals, Rentals & Housing, Pets & Animals, Services, Jobs & Employment, Buy & Sell Items, and Vehicles & Autos. By accessing or using the Site in any way, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. Please review them carefully before using the Site, as your continued use signifies your agreement to all established rules and conditions.
Adult Content Disclaimer
This Site may contain adult-oriented content in certain categories (Casual Encounters & Personals). By using BackpageSeek.com, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and acknowledge that some content may be sexually explicit, suggestive, or intended for mature audiences. Users interact at their own discretion and risk.
Age Requirements
By using this Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age to browse content. To post advertisements or create an account, you must be at least 19 years of age. Use of the Site by anyone under 18 is strictly prohibited.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms.
User Conduct & Prohibited Activities
By using the Site, you agree NOT to:
- Post unlawful, false, misleading, harassing, or defamatory content in any category.
- Post explicit adult material that depicts genitalia or simulated sexual acts.
- Post content that exploits minors or facilitates human trafficking.
- Post advertisements for illegal substances (drugs), including "poppers," prescription medications, or drug paraphernalia.
- Post rental listings for properties you do not have legal authority to rent or sublet.
- Post service listings for services that are illegal or that you are not authorized to provide.
- Post pet listings for animals whose sale is prohibited by law, or misrepresent animal health/age/breed.
- Post job listings that require upfront payment, application fees, or promote illegal work conditions.
- Post counterfeit goods, stolen items, or illegal products in Buy & Sell categories.
- Post vehicles with odometer fraud, salvage title without disclosure, or stolen vehicles.
- Request advance payments in any category before verifying the listing in person.
- Post firearms, weapons, ammunition, or explosives without proper licensing where prohibited.
- Use automated systems (spiders, robots, crawlers) to access or download Site data.
Premium Subscriber Responsibilities
Users who subscribe to a BackpageSeek Premium Membership are granted access to additional features including Auto-Bump, Featured Badges, Social Links, Emoji in titles and descriptions. In addition to all general Terms above, Premium subscribers agree to the following:
- Legitimate Use Only: Premium features must only be used to promote genuine, lawful classified listings across any of the 7 main categories. Use of Premium features to spam, mislead, or defraud other users is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account suspension without a refund.
- Accurate Social Links: Social media links added to ads via the Premium Social Links feature must be valid, active, and belong to the account holder.
- Emoji Content Standards: Emoji and rich-text features must not be used to post offensive symbols, hate speech, or misleading content. All standard content guidelines apply.
- One Active Subscription: Each account may hold one active Premium subscription at a time.
- Non-Transferable: Premium benefits are tied to the subscribed account and are non-transferable.
- Expiry: Premium subscriptions are valid for 30 calendar days from the date of activation. Subscriptions do not auto-renew.
Premium Payment Security & Data Handling
BackpageSeek.com processes all Premium payments exclusively through our secure third-party cryptocurrency payment partners. BackpageSeek.com does not collect, store, or process your private wallet keys or any sensitive financial credentials.
- Maximum Privacy: BackpageSeek.com does not collect or store any banking details or personal financial information.
- Secure Activation: Premium services are activated only after a verified Instant Payment Notification (IPN) is received and validated.
- Secure Records: BackpageSeek.com maintains a private record of your subscription (plan type, amount, and expiry date) for internal account management only.
- Final Sale: All Premium subscriptions are strictly non-refundable once service activation begins.
Platform Scope & Neutrality
BackpageSeek.com hosts classified advertisements across seven main categories: (1) Casual Encounters & Personals, (2) Rentals & Housing, (3) Pets & Animals, (4) Services & Trades, (5) Jobs & Employment, (6) Buy & Sell Items, and (7) Vehicles & Autos. The availability of these categories on this platform does not constitute endorsement, facilitation, arrangement, or participation in any transaction, meeting, rental agreement, service contract, employment relationship, item sale, pet sale, or vehicle purchase that may result from user-posted listings.
BackpageSeek.com is a neutral hosting platform only. All content is created and submitted entirely by independent third-party users. The Site has no involvement in any communication, transaction, or arrangement that occurs between users in any category.
Prohibition of Illegal Services
This Site is intended for personal classifieds only. We maintain a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for human trafficking, prostitution, or any illegal escort services. Advertisements soliciting sexual favors in exchange for money or other valuable consideration are strictly prohibited. We cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies in investigating any illegal activities or violations.
Compliance with Laws & User Responsibility
BackpageSeek.com operates in compliance with Section 230 of the CDA and FOSTA-SESTA. We maintain a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for human trafficking or illegal sexual services. All content, advertisements, and communications are created solely by third-party users. Each user is fully responsible and legally liable for their own posts. We cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies (including NCMEC) to provide information regarding any violations.
Payment Security & Scam Prevention
Crucial Safety Warning: There are many scammers operating across all classified categories. We strongly advise users NEVER to make advance payments or send money to anyone before meeting them in person and verifying the listing.
Do not pay via Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, or any other person-to-person payment apps for any listing on this site. BackpageSeek.com will not be held responsible for any financial losses or scams resulting from advance payments.
Fees, Payments & Wallet
We charge fees for premium ads and Premium Memberships. Users may deposit funds into a closed wallet system. Credits are added immediately upon successful payment confirmation.
No Refund Policy: Under no circumstances will we provide a refund or credit if content is removed for violation of these Terms. Premium Memberships are non-refundable once activated.
No Guarantee of Meetings, Transactions, or Outcomes
BackpageSeek.com is not a party to any communication, transaction, rental agreement, service contract, employment relationship, pet sale, item sale, vehicle purchase, or arrangement between users. Any interaction occurs strictly at users' own risk.
No Agency, Employment, or Partnership Relationship
BackpageSeek.com is a neutral classified advertising platform only. We are not an escort agency, not a dating service, not a property management company, not a staffing agency, not a pet broker, not a dealer, and not affiliated, partnered, or contracted with any agency, individual, manager, broker, dealer, employer, or third-party service provider listed on the Site.
Category Neutrality & Non-Discrimination
The categories and classifications available on BackpageSeek.com are provided solely for organizational and navigation purposes. The Site does not endorse, promote, favor, or discriminate against any individual or group based on gender identity, sexual orientation, personal preferences, lifestyle, relationship choices, housing status, profession, employment status, or pet ownership.
Monitoring of Content
We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, review, or remove any content at our sole discretion. We are not responsible for any delay or failure in removing content that violates these Terms.
Copyright, Trademarks & DMCA Reporting
All content on BackpageSeek.com, including logos, images, and text, is protected by copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights. You grant the Site an irrevocable right to use, reproduce, and archive any content you post for any purpose in any media.
Send DMCA notices to: dmca@backpageseek.com .
User Disputes & Third-Party Interactions
The Site is not involved in disputes between users. You agree to release BackpageSeek.com from all claims arising out of interactions with other users or third-party sites.
Identity Verification & Limitation of Liability
BackpageSeek.com may collect verification photos and information for site security purposes. However, we do not verify the identity of users or the authenticity of photographs or information provided in advertisements. Users are solely responsible for independently verifying identities and credentials.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BackpageSeek.com, its owners, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, or legal expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
Jurisdiction & Choice of Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Any legal action shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in London, Ontario, Canada, subject to applicable mandatory local laws.
Severance and Waiver
If any provision is found unenforceable, it shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Account Deletion & Data Removal
You may request to delete your account at any time through your account settings.
- Immediate Content Removal: Upon confirming deletion, all your active advertisements and associated images will be permanently removed from the Site.
- Grace Period: Your account will enter a 7-day grace period before permanent deletion.
- Finality: After the 7-day period, all account data will be permanently purged from our active databases.
Termination of Access
We reserve the right to terminate your access or delete your account at any time for any violation of these Terms without notice.
Violations & Contact
Please report any violations of these Terms to: support@backpageseek.com .