Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Shola Link, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions, you may not access or use our services.
User Accounts
When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password
- You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account
- We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content at our sole discretion
Listings and Content
Users may post, link, store, share and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material. You are responsible for the content you post.
- You retain all rights to any content you submit, post or display on or through our platform
- You grant us a license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such content on and through the platform
- You represent and warrant that you own the content or have the necessary rights to use and authorize us to use the content
- You agree not to post content that is illegal, offensive, threatening, defamatory, or infringes on intellectual property rights
Fees and Payments
Shola Link charges fees for certain services, such as commission on completed transactions. By using these services, you agree to pay the applicable fees.
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- We reserve the right to change our fee structure at any time with notice to users
- You are responsible for all applicable taxes related to your use of our platform
Commission Structure
Our commission rates vary by category and are calculated as a percentage of the transaction amount. The following rates apply:
| Service Type | Platform Fee | What commission do brokers earn? |
|---|---|---|
| Properties | 10% | 70% of platform fee |
| Vehicles | 8% | 65% of platform fee |
| Equipment | 8% | 65% of platform fee |
| Services | 12% | 75% of platform fee |
* Minimum commission 500 ETB
Transactions and Disputes
All transactions are conducted between users. Shola Link is not a party to any agreement between buyers and sellers. In case of disputes:
- First, attempt to resolve the dispute directly with the other party
- If unresolved, you may contact our support team for mediation assistance
- We may review relevant information but do not guarantee resolution
- We reserve the right to suspend accounts involved in disputes
Broker Terms
Brokers using our platform agree to additional terms:
- You must hold a valid broker license and provide verification documents
- You agree to act in good faith and represent clients honestly
- You are responsible for ensuring all listings are accurate and comply with laws
- Commission will be paid according to the published schedule
Prohibited Items
The following items are strictly prohibited from being listed on our platform:
Illegal Items
- Counterfeit goods or replicas
- Stolen property
- Illegal drugs or paraphernalia
Restricted Items
- Firearms and weapons
- Hazardous materials
- Endangered species products
Privacy and Data
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shola Link shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the platform.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
EthioBroker PLC
Bole Sub-city, Woreda 6, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
legal@sholalink.com
+251921264198
By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.