Terms of use

Book A Local (part of the NearMe network) is an Australian classifieds and local services marketplace. Sellers list goods for sale or services for enquiry and booking. By creating an account or using the site you agree to these terms.

The marketplace is a venue

Listings are created by sellers and service providers, and every sale or booking happens directly between buyer and seller. We are not a party to any sale or service arrangement, we do not act as agent for either side, we do not hold funds in escrow, and we do not guarantee any item's condition or any service's quality, licensing or availability. Inspect goods and check a service provider's credentials before you pay; our safety guide explains how.

No verification

We do not verify a seller's trade licence, insurance, ABN or the provenance of any goods listed. Launch account setup checks ABN format and duplicate use but is not independent registry or ownership verification. Checking a tradesperson's licence, insurance and qualifications before you book is your responsibility, not ours.

Accounts

You need an account to list goods or services, or to message sellers. Keep your login to yourself and give us accurate details. Business sellers who display a trading name must be entitled to use the ABN they enter. We can suspend or close accounts that break these terms or the listing rules, and remove any listing that does.

Listings and fees

Free Private includes up to five active listings. Private Seller Plus is A$14.95 per month including GST for up to 25 active listings and the stated private-seller tools. Business seller accounts are unlimited and free at launch. A featured boost is A$9.95 for 30 days. There is no paid repost product. A paid benefit starts only after Stripe confirms successful payment. If Plus renewal payment fails, paid tools and capacity pause immediately without removing existing public listings; the seller may restore payment or reduce to the Free limit. A failed boost payment never starts or extends a boost. Refund rights under Australian Consumer Law remain.

Seller responsibilities

You are responsible for the legality and accuracy of everything you list, including that you are entitled to sell the goods or offer the service, and that any trade work you offer (electrical, plumbing, gas fitting and similar) is performed under a current licence. If you sell or supply services in the course of a business - including as a repeat or high-volume private seller - the consumer guarantees in the Australian Consumer Law can apply to you, not just to registered businesses.

Buyer responsibilities

You are responsible for inspecting goods and satisfying yourself about a service provider's licensing, insurance and suitability before you agree to buy or book. We provide no warranty over any listing, seller or transaction.

Acceptable use

No unlawful, stolen, counterfeit or prohibited items or services (see the listing rules), no misleading listings, no harvesting other users' details, and no interfering with the service. Messages sent through the site must relate to buying, selling or booking on it.

Optional marketing

Marketing is never required to use the marketplace. At listing time you may separately opt in to relevant Book A Local and NearMe Ads network marketing by email and/or SMS. Service and account messages are not marketing. You can withdraw either consent from Account preferences at any time; a network opt-out always takes priority.

Content

You own the photos and text you post and you licence us to display them for running and promoting the marketplace. Do not post content you have no right to use.

Liability

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy you have under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded. Beyond what that law requires, we provide the platform as-is and are not liable for dealings between buyers and sellers, or for loss arising from a listing, message, sale or service booking conducted through the site.

Contact

Questions about these terms: support@bookalocalau.com. We may update these terms; the current version always lives at this page.