Sedo User and Service Agreements

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11Industry-leading policies and a Rights Protection Program that puts you first
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3## Your User Agreement
3### Your User Agreement
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55The SEDO [Terms of Use](https://sedo.com/us/about-us/policies/terms-of-use/) Agreement describes the terms and conditions under which Sedo offers you access to our services and applies to all Sedo users, whether buyers, sellers, parkers or those who just like to browse our domain marketplace.
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7## Protecting Your Privacy
7### Protecting Your Privacy
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99Sedo takes protecting our user's privacy very importantly. We have instituted a comprehensive [Privacy Policy](https://sedo.com/us/about-us/policies/protecting-your-privacy/) that details your privacy rights and that has been accredited by TRUSTe, a leading consumer advocacy group.
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1111If you feel that Sedo has violated our Privacy Policy, please [click here](https://sedo.com/us/about-us/policies/protecting-your-privacy/) to read how to submit a complaint.
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13## Rules for Domain Sellers
13### Rules for Domain Sellers
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1515The Sedo marketplace was designed to offer both buyers and sellers with a reliable and trusted platform for purchasing and selling domain names. The [Rules for Domain Sellers](https://sedo.com/us/about-us/policies/rules-for-domain-sellers/) help to ensure the integrity and reliability of the Sedo marketplace and to encourage repeat buyers.
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1717If you are listing a domain for sale, it is always a good idea to check that your domain is not infringing anyone's trademark rights and that it will not violate our policy regarding offensive domains.
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1919[Trademark Search](http://www.wipo.int/ipdl/en/madrid/)[Offensive Domain Policy](https://sedo.com/us/about-us/policies/offensive-domain-policy/)
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21## Rules for Domain Buyers
21### Rules for Domain Buyers
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2323Sedo has created standards for domain sellers and our marketplace would not maintain its reliability and integrity without similar standards for buyers. The [Rules for Domain Buyers](https://sedo.com/us/about-us/policies/rules-for-domain-buyers/) serve as a set of guidelines to help buyers make the right decisions in their domain name purchases. In addition, these pages help buyers know what to expect when they order a domain acquisition.
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25## Intellectual Property
25### Intellectual Property
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2727Have you checked to make sure your domain name doesn't infringe a third party's intellectual property rights? Do you wish to report a listing that may infringe on your IP rights? How does Sedo feel about its own IP rights? Please visit our links below for more details.
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2929[Rights Protection Program (RPP)](https://sedo.com/us/about-us/policies/rights-protection-program-rpp/)
3030[Stolen Domain Policy and Procedure](https://sedo.com/us/about-us/policies/stolen-domain-policy/)
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32## Domain Name Services - Terms and Conditions
32### Domain Name Services - Terms and Conditions
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3434Sedo provides our users a variety of services to help you maximize the value of your domains. Below you can find the terms of service for Sedo's Domain Appraisal, Domain Brokerage and Domain Showcase services. Whether you are looking to find out how much your domain is worth, trying to promote your domain's unique value or even trying to acquire something new, Sedo has the variety of services to ensure that your domains are working for you.