ZAMDA COMMUNITY GUIDELINES & SAFETY

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Effective Date: October 14, 2026

Welcome to Zamda!

These Community Guidelines explain the standards of conduct expected from individuals and businesses using Zamda, an online classifieds platform operated by ZAMDA LLC.

Our goal is to help people discover opportunities, communicate respectfully, and participate in legitimate transactions across the United States.

These Guidelines supplement our Terms of Use and other applicable platform policies.

Important: Zamda provides a platform for users to connect. We do not generally verify every user's identity, inspect advertised goods, process payments between buyers and sellers, or guarantee transactions. Users should exercise appropriate caution when communicating and arranging transactions.

1. Community Standards

1.1 Be Respectful and Honest

Treat other users with courtesy and respect.

Harassment, threats, bullying, intimidation, targeted abuse, and unlawful discrimination are prohibited.

Do not engage in discriminatory conduct that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws, including laws governing housing, employment, and public accommodations.

Represent yourself, your business, and your listings truthfully.

1.2 No Fraud or Scams

Fraudulent or deceptive activity is prohibited, including:

• Posting fake listings or offering goods or services you have no right to provide.
• Misrepresenting an item's condition, price, availability, ownership, or authenticity.
• Sending fraudulent payment confirmations or invoices.
• Sending links to fake delivery, payment, or account verification websites.
• Requesting passwords, login codes, or sensitive financial information through deceptive means.
• Pretending to represent Zamda, its support team, law enforcement, a payment service, or a delivery company.
• Using stolen photographs, false identities, or misleading business information.

Users may arrange legitimate payments directly with each other. However, Zamda does not require users to pay a third party to receive money from another user unless a genuine Zamda service expressly states otherwise.

1.3 Follow Applicable Laws

All activities and listings must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Users are responsible for obtaining any licenses, permits, approvals, or disclosures legally required for the goods or services they offer.

A category being available on Zamda does not mean that every item or service within that category is permitted.

Review our Prohibited Items policy before publishing a listing.

1.4 Respect Intellectual Property

Only upload photographs, descriptions, and other content you own or are authorized to use.

Do not advertise counterfeit goods or misuse another person's trademarks, copyrighted materials, or intellectual property.

1.5 No Spam or Manipulation

Do not:

• Send unsolicited mass messages or promotional spam through user chats.
• Create deceptive duplicate listings.
• Manipulate reviews, ratings, or account activity.
• Use automated tools to scrape, spam, or disrupt the Platform without authorization.
• Create accounts to evade restrictions or facilitate fraud.

Multiple accounts may be restricted when used for deception, policy evasion, or manipulation.

1.6 Account Eligibility

Zamda accounts and independent transactional features are intended for users 18 years of age or older, consistent with our Terms of Use.

Users must not create accounts using another person's identity or falsely represent their age.

2. Safe Transactions and In-Person Meetings

2.1 Choose a Safer Meeting Location

When practical, arrange exchanges in a well-lit public location with other people nearby.

Possible locations include:

• Designated police department Safe Exchange Zones.
• Public shopping centers during business hours.
• Coffee shops or other occupied public establishments.
• Other mutually agreed public locations suitable for the transaction.

For bulky items, home services, property tours, or other transactions that cannot reasonably occur in public, use additional precautions and verify the other party's identity and purpose.

Avoid isolated locations, especially when meeting an unfamiliar person for the first time.

2.2 Police Safe Exchange Zones

Some police departments provide designated locations for transactions arranged through online classifieds.

These locations may be called Safe Exchange Zones, Internet Purchase Exchange Locations, or similar names.

To locate one, visit the official website of your local police department or contact its non-emergency number.

Availability, hours, camera coverage, police presence, and permitted activities vary by location. Always confirm the details directly with the relevant department.

Using a designated exchange area can reduce certain risks, but it does not guarantee personal safety or the legitimacy of a transaction.

2.3 Let Someone Know Your Plans

For in-person meetings:

• Consider bringing a trusted person.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.
• Keep your phone available.
• Leave if the circumstances become uncomfortable or unsafe.

If you face an immediate threat or emergency in the United States, call 911.

2.4 Inspect Before Completing a Purchase

When practical, examine an item and confirm that it matches the listing before making final payment.

Ask about defects, damage, ownership, compatibility, warranties, and other relevant details.

For electronics, consider testing basic functions. For valuable purchases, consider professional inspection or independent verification.

Do not rely solely on photographs, ratings, or statements made in a listing.

2.5 Choose Payment Methods Carefully

Different payment methods involve different risks.

• Cash may be appropriate for some in-person transactions, but carrying large amounts creates safety risks.
• Credit cards and qualifying payment services may provide certain dispute or purchase protections, depending on their terms.
• Person-to-person transfers may provide limited or no recovery options.
• Bank transfers, cryptocurrency, gift cards, and similar payments can be difficult or impossible to reverse.

Verify the payment through your own bank or payment provider. Do not rely on screenshots, forwarded emails, or messages claiming that money has been sent.

Never provide your bank password, one-time verification code, or payment card security information to someone claiming it is necessary to receive a payment.

2.6 Watch for Fake Shipping and Courier Offers

Be cautious when someone claims that a courier service will collect your item and that you must follow an external link to receive payment.

Before agreeing:

• Verify the delivery company independently using its official website.
• Do not enter financial information on unfamiliar websites.
• Do not pay unexpected verification, insurance, or release fees.
• Confirm cleared or available funds directly with your financial institution or payment provider before transferring possession.

Do not assume a payment is legitimate merely because the buyer sends a receipt.

2.7 Protect Personal Information

Do not share unnecessary sensitive information with strangers, including:

• Passwords and verification codes.
• Social Security numbers.
• Bank account credentials.
• Photographs of identity documents without a legitimate, verified purpose.
• Other confidential information unrelated to the transaction.

Use Zamda's messaging system where practical and remain cautious about requests to move discussions to unfamiliar websites or messaging services.

3. Common Fraud Warning Signs

Fraud can occur in many forms. Examples include: Fake payment confirmations: A buyer presents a screenshot or email claiming payment has been completed.

Overpayment scams: Someone sends or promises more than the asking price and requests that the difference be returned.

Phishing: A message directs you to a fake website designed to steal passwords, verification codes, or financial information.

Fake delivery arrangements: A buyer claims a shipping company will handle the transaction but asks you to pay a fee or enter banking details through a suspicious link.

Rental scams: A person advertises property without authorization or seeks money through false representations.

Employment scams: A supposed employer requests unlawful or suspicious upfront payments, credentials, or sensitive information.

Impersonation: Someone falsely claims to be a Zamda administrator, government official, or representative of a known business.

Be cautious of unusually urgent demands, inconsistent explanations, and transactions that appear too good to be true.

Poor grammar, an unfamiliar name, or a user's location alone does not establish fraud. Evaluate actual conduct and independently verifiable facts.

For additional consumer guidance, visit:

• Federal Trade Commission: https://consumer.ftc.gov/
• Report suspected fraud: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

4. Reporting Violations and Moderation

4.1 Report Suspicious Activity

If you encounter a suspicious listing, message, or account, use an available Report function or contact:

support@zamda.net

When possible, provide the listing, relevant messages, and a description of the concern.

Do not send passwords or other highly sensitive information with your report.

Zamda may review reported activity and take action when appropriate. A report does not automatically establish wrongdoing, and not every report will result in removal or suspension.

4.2 Blocking and Communication Controls

Where blocking or communication-control features are available, users may use them to limit unwanted interactions.

The effects of blocking depend on the features implemented on the Platform. Blocking another account may not prevent that person from accessing information that remains publicly available.

4.3 Moderation Actions

Depending on the circumstances, Zamda may:

• Issue a warning.
• Request corrections to a listing.
• Reject or remove content.
• Restrict account features.
• Temporarily suspend an account.
• Terminate an account.
• Take other actions permitted by applicable law.

Decisions may consider the seriousness of the conduct, available evidence, repeated violations, and potential risks to others.

We may act without advance notice when reasonably necessary to address suspected fraud, unlawful activity, or immediate safety or security concerns.

Users who believe an action was taken in error may contact support@zamda.net.

4.4 Legal Requests and Emergencies

Zamda may preserve or disclose information when required or permitted by applicable law, consistent with our Privacy Policy.

For immediate threats or emergencies, contact the appropriate emergency services. Zamda is not an emergency response service.

5. Additional Guidance for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

• Review the full listing and ask relevant questions.
• Request additional photographs or documentation when necessary.
• Evaluate the seller and the item's condition independently.
• Verify any applicable return arrangements and warranties.
• Keep records of material communications and payments.
• Be cautious about sending money before independently verifying the transaction.

For Sellers

• Accurately describe the item and disclose material facts as required by law.
• Use genuine photographs or clearly identify representative images.
• Confirm payment through your own provider before releasing an item.
• Be cautious of unusual payment or delivery requests.
• Do not provide sensitive account information to supposed buyers.
• Keep records of the agreed price and transaction details.

For Service Providers and Customers

• Clearly describe the services, scope of work, qualifications, and pricing.
• Verify professional licensing when required.
• Use written agreements where appropriate.
• Clarify deposits, milestones, cancellation terms, and deliverables before work begins.
• Follow applicable consumer protection, licensing, and employment laws.

6. Vehicle Transactions

Vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, and similar items can involve substantial financial and legal obligations.

We encourage buyers and sellers to:

• Verify the vehicle identification number (VIN), ownership documents, and title status.
• Check applicable liens and title restrictions.
• Consider an independent vehicle history report and pre-purchase inspection.
• Verify identification and authority to sell where appropriate.
• Follow the title transfer, registration, tax, and disclosure requirements of the relevant state.
• Use appropriate precautions during test drives.
• Avoid transferring ownership or releasing possession before payment arrangements have been verified. DMV procedures differ by state. Some transactions may be completed through a DMV, authorized service provider, or other permitted process.

Zamda does not verify vehicle titles or guarantee the accuracy of vehicle histories.

7. Property and Rental Listings

Housing and property listings must comply with applicable laws, including fair housing and nondiscrimination requirements.

Users must not publish listings or engage in transactions involving unlawful discrimination or material misrepresentations.

• Prospective renters and buyers should:
• Verify the identity and authority of the person offering the property.
• Independently confirm property information where possible.
• Request appropriate documentation.
• Be cautious about unusually low prices or pressure to pay immediately.
• Arrange lawful and appropriate property inspections or tours when feasible.
• Review leases, disclosures, and other agreements before signing.

Rental applications, deposits, and payment timing are governed by applicable law and the circumstances of the transaction. Users should not assume every advance payment request is fraudulent, but should verify the recipient and legitimacy of the transaction.

Zamda does not act as a real estate broker or property manager solely by displaying user-submitted listings.

8. Jobs and Employment Listings

Employers, recruiters, and job seekers must use Zamda honestly and comply with applicable employment laws.

Prohibited conduct includes:

• Publishing fake employment opportunities.
• Misrepresenting compensation, duties, location, or hiring authority.
• Requesting payments or sensitive information through fraudulent recruiting schemes.
• Engaging in unlawful employment discrimination.
• Posting opportunities connected to illegal activity.

Job seekers should independently verify an employer's identity before providing sensitive information.

Zamda does not guarantee employment, compensation, qualifications, or the legitimacy of every employer.

9. Pets, Regulated Items, and Specialized Categories

Certain categories are subject to additional legal restrictions.

Users posting listings involving animals, health-related products, professional services, vehicles, housing, or other regulated subjects must comply with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and Zamda policies.

Listings that are unlawful, deceptive, or prohibited by Zamda may be rejected or removed.

Users should review the Prohibited Items policy and any applicable category-specific requirements.

10. Changes to These Guidelines

Zamda may update these Community Guidelines to address new services, safety concerns, legal requirements, or platform changes.

We will update the effective date when revised Guidelines are published and provide additional notice where required by applicable law. These Guidelines should be read together with our Terms of Use.

11. Contact Us

• For questions, safety concerns, or reports of suspected violations:

ZAMDA LLC

Sacramento Area, California, USA

• 📧Email: support@zamda.net
• 🌐Website: https://zamda.com

Related Policies:

Terms of Use: https://zamda.com/terms

Privacy Policy: https://zamda.com/policy

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