Terms and Conditions of Use

Last updated: January 27, 2026

1. Purpose and acceptance

This agreement governs the access and use of the HIFICafe platform. By registering or using it, you fully accept these Terms.

2. Description of the service

HIFICafe connects high-fidelity audio enthusiasts to share information, post listings, and participate in a comparative A/B voting system.

3. Account registration

  • You must provide accurate data and keep it up to date.
  • You are responsible for the confidentiality of your credentials.
  • Account types:
    StandardFree
    Premium€5/month
    Professional€19/month
    Price includes VAT. Automatic monthly renewal with one-click cancellation.
    14-day right of withdrawal (Art. 102-108 TRLGDCU).

4. Marketplace and classified ads

4.1 Nature of the service

HIFICafe acts exclusively as a bulletin board that allows users to post audio equipment for sale and contact each other. HIFICafe is NOT a party to any purchase transaction that may arise between users, nor does it act as seller, buyer, commercial intermediary, agent, depositary, or mediator in such transactions.

4.2 Disclaimer regarding listings

HIFICafe does not verify, control, or guarantee:

  • The truthfulness, accuracy, or completeness of the information contained in the listings
  • The identity, solvency, or reliability of advertising or purchasing users
  • The existence, quality, condition, safety, legality, or conformity of the listed equipment
  • The legal title or availability of the products for sale
  • The legal capacity of users to enter into purchase contracts

4.3 Exclusive user responsibility

All negotiation, agreement, payment, shipping, delivery, and any other action related to the purchase of equipment is carried out directly and exclusively between users, without any intervention by HIFICafe. Consequently:

  • The seller is solely responsible for the content of their listing, the product description, its actual condition, and fulfilling delivery obligations
  • The buyer is solely responsible for verifying the information, inspecting the product, and performing any checks they deem appropriate before any payment
  • Both parties are responsible for agreeing upon and fulfilling the transaction conditions (price, payment method, shipping, warranties, returns, etc.)

4.4 Full exemption in disputes and transactions

HIFICafe is fully exempt from liability for any dispute, claim, damage, loss, or harm that may arise from transactions between users, including but not limited to:

  • Total or partial non-performance of the transaction by either party
  • Defective, damaged, counterfeit, stolen products, or products that do not match the description
  • Non-payments, fraud, scams, or any dishonest conduct by users
  • Problems with shipments, deliveries, losses, or damage during transport
  • Discrepancies about the condition, operation, or value of the equipment
  • Any personal, material, or financial damage arising from the use of acquired equipment

4.5 No mediation in conflicts

HIFICafe will not mediate or arbitrate disputes arising between users. The parties must resolve their differences directly between themselves or by recourse to the competent courts or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms they deem appropriate.

4.6 Advertiser user obligations

The user who posts a listing declares and warrants that:

  • They are the legitimate owner of the equipment or are authorized to sell it
  • The equipment is not stolen, is free of encumbrances, and can be legally transferred
  • The listing information is truthful, complete, and not misleading
  • The photographs correspond to the actual product being offered
  • They will comply with applicable legislation regarding private sales

4.7 Safety recommendations (without obligation for HIFICafe)

For informational purposes only and without creating any obligation for HIFICafe, users are recommended to:

  • Verify the identity of the other user before closing a transaction
  • Personally inspect the equipment before paying, when possible
  • Use secure and traceable payment methods
  • Be wary of offers with prices far below market value
  • Keep all documentation and communications of the transaction

4.8 Right to remove listings

HIFICafe reserves the right to remove, without prior notice or compensation, any listing it considers fraudulent, misleading, illegal, or contrary to these Terms, without this implying any assumption of liability for content removed or maintained on the platform.

5. User content

You retain ownership of your content and grant HIFICafe a non-exclusive, worldwide, and royalty-free license to host and display said content for the purposes of operating the platform.

6. Intellectual property and copyright policy

6.1 HIFICafe and its logos are registered trademarks.

6.2 "Notice & Action" procedure (Art. 16 DSA):

  • Form at hificafe.com/report to report illegal content.
  • Requirements: URL, description, legal reason, contact details, good faith declaration.
  • Resolution period: maximum 48 hours; reasoned communication to the reporter and the affected user.
  • Counter-notification available within 7 days.

6.3 HIFICafe will make "best efforts" to obtain licenses or remove infringing content in accordance with Directive 2019/790. Repeat offenses: suspension or account closure.

7. Prohibited conduct

The following is prohibited:

  1. Infringing the rights of third parties
  2. Publishing defamatory, obscene, xenophobic, or aggressive material
  3. Manipulating rankings through multiple or automated accounts

Sanctions:

  • Warning
  • Visibility degradation
  • Temporary suspension
  • Closure without refund

8. Voting system and rankings

The user agrees to participate in good faith. HIFICafe may adjust the algorithm to mitigate biases and eliminate fraudulent votes.

9. Liability and warranties

The service is offered "as is" and "as available". HIFICafe does not guarantee continuity or the absence of errors.

10. Limitation of liability

HIFICafe shall not be liable for indirect damages, lost profits, or data loss, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, nor shall it limit liability for death, injury, or inalienable consumer rights.

11. Indemnification

You will hold HIFICafe harmless against third-party claims arising from your content or unlawful use of the platform, including reasonable attorney fees.

12. Internal complaint system (Art. 20 DSA)

You may appeal any moderation decision through the user panel → My Complaints within a period of 6 months.

We will respond within a maximum of 6 weeks.

13. Termination

We may suspend or cancel your account with 24 hours' notice in case of serious violation. The user may cancel at any time from their profile.

14. Applicable law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Spanish law. For non-consumer users, exclusive jurisdiction lies with the Courts of Barcelona. EU consumers may use the ODR platform (ec.europa.eu/odr).

15. Modifications

We will publish updated versions with immediate effect.

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