Last updated: May 30, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Hand Me Downs ("we," "us," "our"). By creating an account or using the platform in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use Hand Me Downs.
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By accessing or using Hand Me Downs — whether by creating an account, browsing listings, posting a listing, sending a message, or any other use — you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
If you are using Hand Me Downs on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
To use Hand Me Downs, you must:
We verify student status through your @asu.edu email address. If your email ceases to be valid (e.g., you graduate or withdraw), you may continue to access your existing account but may not post new listings until re-verified. We reserve the right to terminate accounts that no longer meet eligibility requirements.
You may create only one Hand Me Downs account per ASU email address. Creating multiple accounts is prohibited and grounds for termination of all associated accounts.
You are responsible for:
We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials.
Accuracy. You are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of every listing you post. By posting a listing, you represent and warrant that:
License. By posting content on Hand Me Downs (listings, descriptions, photos, messages), you grant Hand Me Downs a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute that content solely for the purpose of operating the marketplace. You retain ownership of your content. This license ends when you delete the content or close your account.
No Endorsement. Hand Me Downs does not review, verify, or endorse any listing. The presence of a listing on the platform is not a representation by Hand Me Downs that the listed item is as described.
Prohibited Items. You may not list or offer to sell:
Prohibited Conduct. You may not:
When a buyer and seller agree on a transaction, they meet in person — on the ASU campus or another mutually agreed public location — and complete the exchange directly. Payment methods (cash, Venmo, Zelle, etc.) are between the parties. Hand Me Downs has no involvement in and bears no responsibility for any payment.
Safety. We strongly recommend meeting in well-lit, public campus locations such as the MU, library, or other student-traffic areas. Never meet in private residences for a transaction with a stranger. Hand Me Downs is not responsible for any harm arising from in-person meetings arranged through the platform.
Disputes. Disagreements about item condition, pricing, or transaction completion are between the buyer and seller. Hand Me Downs does not mediate or arbitrate transaction disputes and has no obligation to do so.
Our Intellectual Property. The Hand Me Downs name, logo, website design, and software are owned by Hand Me Downs LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any of these without our express written permission.
DMCA Notice and Takedown. Hand Me Downs respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). If you believe that content on Hand Me Downs infringes your copyright, send a written notice to us at handmedownsapp@gmail.com with the subject line "DMCA Takedown Notice" containing:
Counter-Notification. If you believe your content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification with the same contact information. A valid counter- notification must include: (1) identification of the removed content and its location before removal; (2) a statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was a mistake or misidentification; (3) your name, address, phone number, and email; (4) a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court in Arizona; and (5) your signature.
Repeat Infringers. Hand Me Downs will terminate accounts of users who are found to be repeat copyright infringers.
Your use of Hand Me Downs is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using Hand Me Downs, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.
HAND ME DOWNS IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that:
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. If you are in such a jurisdiction, some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HAND ME DOWNS LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE — ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the platform shall not exceed fifty U.S. dollars ($50.00). If you are dissatisfied with the platform, your sole remedy is to stop using it.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hand Me Downs LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable attorneys' fees — arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your access to or use of the platform; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights; or (d) any transaction or interaction between you and another user.
By Us. We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we determine that you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you via email in non-urgent cases.
Grounds for immediate suspension without notice include, but are not limited to:
By You. You may close your account at any time by emailing handmedownsapp@gmail.com. Upon closure, your profile and listings will be removed. See our Privacy Policy for details on data deletion.
Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your right to use Hand Me Downs ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including Sections 9, 10, 11, and 13 — will survive.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona, for the resolution of any disputes arising under these Terms. If you are accessing Hand Me Downs from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Informal Resolution. Before filing any claim, you agree to contact us at handmedownsapp@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue within 30 days.
Arbitration. If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of Hand Me Downs — except claims for injunctive relief or intellectual property disputes — shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules, in Maricopa County, Arizona. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Class Action Waiver. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against Hand Me Downs.
Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hand Me Downs and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.
Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force.
No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
Assignment. You may not assign these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Changes to Terms. We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use of Hand Me Downs after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the platform.
Questions about these Terms, DMCA notices, or account termination requests should be directed to: