Community Guidelines (Beta)

Our community guidelines help keep Bartera safe and fair.

1. Be Respectful

No harassment, threats, discrimination, or abusive behavior.

2. Be Honest

• Describe items accurately
• Ship reliable products
• Communicate clearly
• No scams, phishing, or manipulation

3. Keep Trades Fair

• Do not pressure or trick users
• No price manipulation
• Report bad actors
• Complete phone verification before sending or accepting trade offers
• Do not use a phone number that does not belong to you
• Ship within 3 business days (excluding weekends and U.S. federal holidays) once both parties have paid
• Use the automatically generated label and tracking number — do not ship with outside labels
• Request an extension in advance if you cannot meet the ship-by deadline
• Confirm receipt on the tracking page once your item arrives so the trade can complete

4. Follow the Rules

Comply with:

• Terms of Use
• Acceptable Use Policy
• Applicable laws

5. Shipping Fees

Bartera charges a shipping fee for each completed trade. The shipping fee is calculated based on the package weight, dimensions, and distance between origin and destination addresses. The shipping fee includes carrier costs. The total shipping fee will be displayed to you at checkout prior to payment. By completing payment you agree to pay the shipping fee as displayed.

6. Help Improve Bartera

As a beta tester:

• Report bugs
• Suggest improvements
• Be patient with ongoing updates