Rules & Terms of Service

General Terms & Acceptance

By creating an account, browsing listings, or conducting any transaction on Thor Market, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Rules and Terms of Service in their entirety. These terms constitute a binding agreement between you and the platform.

Thor Market reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.

• You must be of legal age in your jurisdiction to use this platform.
• You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• Each user is permitted one active account. Multiple accounts will be flagged and may be permanently banned.
• All interactions on the platform are subject to these rules regardless of the communication channel used.

User Conduct

Thor Market is built on mutual respect and trust between its members. To ensure a safe and productive environment, all users are expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct at all times.

• Respectful Communication: Harassment, threats, doxxing, or any form of intimidation directed at other users, vendors, or staff is strictly prohibited.
• Honesty: Misrepresenting products, services, or your identity is a violation of these terms. All listings and communications must be truthful and accurate.
• No Spam: Mass messaging, unsolicited advertisements, and repetitive forum posts are not allowed and will result in account restrictions.
• No Social Engineering: Attempting to manipulate staff or other users to gain unauthorized access or advantages is forbidden.
• Cooperation with Moderation: Users must comply with requests from moderators and administrators. Obstructing moderation efforts or evading bans will result in permanent removal.

Vendors are held to an elevated standard. Repeated complaints about conduct, even if individual incidents appear minor, may result in vendor status revocation.

Trading Rules

All transactions on Thor Market must be conducted through the official platform mechanisms. Any attempt to circumvent the system undermines the trust and security of the entire community.

• Use Escrow: All trades must go through the escrow system unless a vendor has been explicitly granted Finalize Early (FE) privileges by administration.
• Accurate Listings: Vendors must provide clear, detailed, and honest descriptions of all products and services. Pricing must be transparent with no hidden fees.
• Delivery Obligations: Vendors must ship or deliver within the timeframe stated in their listing. Persistent delays without communication will be treated as a violation.
• No Off-Platform Deals: Directing buyers to complete transactions outside of Thor Market is strictly prohibited and is grounds for immediate account termination.
• Feedback Integrity: Buying, selling, or coercing reviews is forbidden. All feedback must reflect genuine transaction experiences.

Escrow Policy

The escrow system is the backbone of secure trading on Thor Market. It protects both buyers and sellers by holding funds in a neutral account until the transaction is successfully completed.

How Escrow Works:

1. The buyer places an order and funds are transferred to the escrow wallet.
2. The vendor is notified and fulfills the order according to listing terms.
3. The buyer confirms receipt and satisfaction, or the auto-finalize timer expires.
4. Funds are released to the vendor after confirmation or timer completion.

Key Policies:

• Escrow funds are held for a maximum of 14 days. If no dispute is opened within this window, funds are automatically released to the vendor.
• Neither buyers nor vendors may pressure the other party to release escrow prematurely.
• In the event of a dispute, escrow funds are frozen until resolution is reached by a moderator.
• Thor Market charges a standard transaction fee, which is deducted from the escrow amount upon release. Current fee schedules are published on the platform.

Dispute Resolution

Disputes are an inevitable part of any trading environment. Thor Market provides a structured resolution process designed to be fair and efficient for all parties involved.

Filing a Dispute:

• Disputes must be filed within the escrow period (14 days from order placement).
• The filing party must provide clear evidence supporting their claim, including screenshots, tracking information, or conversation logs.
• Both parties will have the opportunity to present their side to the assigned moderator.

Resolution Process:

• A moderator will review all submitted evidence and may request additional information from either party.
• Decisions are typically rendered within 48 to 72 hours of all evidence being submitted.
• Possible outcomes include full refund, partial refund, or release of funds to the vendor.
• The moderator's decision is final. Appeals may be submitted to senior staff only if new evidence emerges.

Prohibited Items & Activities

The following categories of items and activities are strictly forbidden on Thor Market. Violations will result in immediate and permanent account termination without warning.

• Content involving minors: Any material exploiting or endangering minors in any way. This is a zero-tolerance policy.
• Weapons of mass destruction: Chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear materials and related information.
• Human trafficking: Any services or listings related to the exploitation of human beings.
• Ransomware and destructive malware: Software designed to extort victims or cause indiscriminate damage.
• Assassination or violence-for-hire: Any solicitation of physical harm against individuals.
• Fentanyl and lethal substances: Substances deemed excessively dangerous or intended to cause lethal harm.
• Terrorism-related material: Propaganda, recruitment material, or operational resources for terrorist activities.

Vendors found listing prohibited items will be permanently banned, their funds seized, and their activity reported to the moderation council. Repeat offenders may be publicly flagged across affiliated platforms.

Account Termination

Thor Market reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate any account that violates these terms. The severity of the action taken depends on the nature and frequency of the violation.

Grounds for Termination:

• Listing or attempting to list prohibited items as outlined in Section 6.
• Operating multiple accounts (sockpuppeting).
• Scamming buyers or vendors, including selective scamming.
• Repeatedly violating trading rules or user conduct policies.
• Attempting to exploit platform vulnerabilities or compromise system security.
• Impersonating staff, moderators, or other users.

Process:

• First Offense (minor): Written warning and possible temporary suspension of up to 7 days.
• Second Offense: Account suspension of 30 days and forfeiture of vendor privileges if applicable.
• Third Offense or Major Violation: Permanent ban, fund seizure, and public flagging.

Thor Market operates at its sole discretion in all moderation and termination decisions. By using this platform, you accept these enforcement policies in full.