Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

Welcome to SwapPrep. By using this website, you agree to the following terms. Please read them carefully.

1. What SwapPrep Is

SwapPrep is a student-run peer-to-peer marketplace for Hotchkiss boarding school students to buy, sell, and swap second-hand items on campus. We connect buyers and sellers — we do not buy, sell, or hold any items ourselves.

2. Eligibility

SwapPrep is currently available exclusively to current students of The Hotchkiss School. By listing or browsing items, you confirm that you are a current Hotchkiss student.

3. Marketplace Only — No Guarantees

SwapPrep is a platform for students to connect. We are not responsible for:

• The condition, accuracy, or safety of any item listed
• Any transaction, payment, or exchange between buyers and sellers
• Any disputes between buyers and sellers
• Items that are lost, damaged, or not as described

All transactions are between students. SwapPrep does not take possession of any items and is not a party to any sale.

4. Your Responsibilities as a Seller

• List items honestly and accurately
• Only list items you own and have the right to sell
• Do not list stolen, prohibited, or school-banned items
• Honor your commitments to buyers
• Provide a valid email address so buyers can contact you

5. Your Responsibilities as a Buyer

• Inspect items before completing a transaction
• Agree on payment method with the seller in advance
• Be respectful and follow through on agreed purchases

6. Prohibited Items

You may not list any item that is:

• Prohibited by Hotchkiss School rules or policies
• Illegal under applicable law
• Stolen or misappropriated
• Alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, or weapons of any kind

7. Privacy

When you submit a listing, your email address is stored and displayed to potential buyers so they can contact you. We do not sell your information to third parties. See our Privacy Policy for details.

8. Content

By submitting a listing, you confirm that any photos or descriptions you provide are accurate and that you have the right to share them.

9. Limitation of Liability

SwapPrep and its student operators are not liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising from use of this platform. Use SwapPrep at your own risk. All transactions are conducted at the discretion of the individual students involved.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of SwapPrep means you accept any updated terms.

11. Contact

Questions? Contact us via Instagram @swapprep