Terms of Use

Last updated 2026. Please read these Terms before you post or respond to an ad. By using KabayanAds you agree to them.

Plain-language summary (not the contract): KabayanAds is a free noticeboard. We let people post ads and talk on WhatsApp. We are not the seller, buyer, or a party to any deal, and we do not guarantee any item, price, service, or person. You are responsible for what you post and for the deals you make. Some things may not be posted. We can remove any ad.

1. Who we are

KabayanAds (“we”, “us”, “the platform”) is a free online classifieds board for members of the Filipino community in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It lets users (“you”) publish listings for goods for sale, services, trades (“swaps”), and small businesses. The platform is an index and an introduction service only; every conversation and transaction happens directly between users, typically on WhatsApp.

2. We are a venue, not a party to any deal

We are not a buyer, seller, trader, employer, agent, broker, or guarantor in any transaction arranged through the platform. We do not take possession of any item, handle any payment, or deliver any service. Any contract formed is solely between the users involved. We are not responsible for, and give no warranty as to, the existence, quality, safety, legality, or accuracy of any listing, item, service, price, or user, or for the conduct of any user.

3. Review and the Verified badge are not a guarantee

A person reviews ads before they appear, and we may grant a “Verified” badge after a light identity check. This raises the floor against obvious scams and spam — it is not a warranty, endorsement, or guarantee about any item, price, service, or the honesty or reliability of any user. You must still exercise your own judgement and caution (see Staying safe).

4. Your responsibilities

You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of everything you post.
You must own, or have the right to sell, trade, or offer, whatever you list.
You must hold any licence, registration, or permit that the law of Bahrain requires for the goods or services you offer (for example a commercial registration for a business, or any sector licence). We do not verify this and take no responsibility for it.
You must not use the platform for anything unlawful, misleading, or harmful, or to harass, defraud, or endanger anyone.
You are responsible for meeting safely and for your own transactions. Meet in public, inspect before you pay, and avoid up-front deposits.

5. What may not be posted

You may not post anything on the prohibited and restricted list. See Prohibited & restricted items, which forms part of these Terms.

6. Content you submit

You keep ownership of the text and photos you post. By posting, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, store, and reproduce that content for the purpose of operating the platform. You confirm you have the right to grant this, and that your content does not infringe anyone’s rights.

7. Moderation and removal

We may, at our discretion and without notice, decline, edit the presentation of, suspend, or remove any listing, and withhold or remove a Verified badge, including where we believe a listing breaches these Terms or the law, or on a report from a user. We are not obliged to monitor content but may do so.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by the law of the Kingdom of Bahrain, we are not liable for any loss or damage — including loss of money, data, profit, or goodwill, or any direct, indirect, or consequential loss — arising from your use of the platform, from any listing, from any dealing between users, or from any inability to use the platform. The platform is provided “as is” and “as available”, with no warranties of any kind. Nothing in these Terms excludes any liability that cannot be excluded under Bahraini law.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us against any claim, loss, or expense arising from your listings, your use of the platform, your breach of these Terms, or your dealings with other users.

10. Privacy

Our handling of personal data is described in our Privacy Policy. Note that the name and WhatsApp number you provide with an ad are shown publicly on that ad.

11. Changes

We may update these Terms. The current version is always the one on this page, with the date above. Continued use after a change means you accept it.

12. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Any dispute is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms: message the admin on WhatsApp, or email [email protected]. [VERIFY: confirm this is the contact address you want published, and that a registered business name/owner should appear here for Bahraini consumer-protection and e-commerce compliance.]