Category: RIBs ONLY

Last updated: 13 September 2026

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the RIBsONLY Marketplace for Used RIBs available through RIBsONLY.com.

RIBsONLY and RIBsONLY.com are trade names of:

Medianaut
Haachtstraat 9
2026 Berchem, Belgium
KBO/BCE: BE0861429581
VAT: BE 0861.429.581
E-mail: info@medianaut.be

Throughout these Terms, “RIBsONLY”, “we”, “us” or “our” refers to Medianaut operating the RIBsONLY.com Marketplace.

By accessing the Marketplace, creating an account, submitting a listing or purchasing a Professional Seller subscription, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Marketplace.

1. Purpose of the Marketplace

The RIBsONLY Marketplace is a specialised classified advertising service exclusively for used Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). Although the service is commercially described as a “Marketplace”, RIBsONLY does not operate a transactional marketplace and does not participate in the purchase or sale of any RIB. RIBsONLY provides an advertising platform through which sellers may present used RIBs to prospective buyers and through which interested parties may contact one another.

RIBsONLY does not:

• buy or sell RIBs;
• act as a yacht broker, dealer or sales agent;
• negotiate on behalf of buyers or sellers;
• determine the final sale price;
• receive deposits;
• hold funds in escrow;
• process the purchase price of a RIB;
• provide financing;
• prepare or conclude the sale agreement between buyer and seller;
• take possession of any RIB;
• arrange delivery or transport;
• provide a warranty on any RIB;
• charge a commission or success fee when a RIB is sold.

Any purchase agreement is concluded directly and independently between the buyer and seller. RIBsONLY is not a party to that agreement.

2. Used RIBs only

The Marketplace is intended exclusively for genuine used RIBs. A listing must concern a Rigid Inflatable Boat that has previously been owned, registered, commissioned or otherwise genuinely put into use. Unless expressly authorised by RIBsONLY, the following may not be advertised:

• factory-new RIBs;
• new dealer stock;
• boats other than RIBs;
• engines offered separately;
• trailers offered separately;
• spare parts or accessories;
• charter services;
• rental services;
• financing services;
• wanted advertisements;
• other goods or services unrelated to the sale of a used RIB.

RIBsONLY has the final right to determine whether a vessel falls within the scope of the Marketplace.

3. Seller categories

Every seller must be classified as either:

PRIVATE SELLER
or
PROFESSIONAL SELLER

The seller must declare the appropriate status when submitting a listing or creating an account. The distinction is important because the legal rights and obligations applicable to a transaction may differ depending on whether the seller acts privately or in the course of a trade, business, craft or profession.

4. Private Sellers

A Private Seller is a natural person selling a used RIB in a genuinely private capacity and not as part of a commercial, professional or business activity.

A Private Seller must confirm:

I am selling this RIB privately and not as part of a trade, profession or business.

The standard Private Seller offer is:

FREE

• 1 active used RIB;
• manual review before publication;
• 90-day listing period;
• renewal while the RIB remains available;
• no sales commission.

A Private Seller may have only one active RIB listing at a time.

Creating additional accounts or using another person’s account to circumvent this restriction is prohibited.

Private Seller listings are identified as:

PRIVATE SELLER

and may display the following notice:

This RIB is offered by a private seller. EU consumer protection rules applicable to purchases from professional traders do not apply to this private sale. The seller is responsible for ensuring that the declaration of private status is correct.

5. Professional Sellers

A Professional Seller is any natural or legal person acting for purposes relating to a trade, business, craft or profession. By selecting “Professional Seller” when creating an account or submitting a listing, the seller declares and warrants that the RIB is being offered in the course of a trade, business, craft or profession, and not in a purely private or personal capacity. This declaration applies regardless of the size or nature of the business, including:

• established dealers and brokers;
• boat yards;
• sole traders;
• one-person businesses;
• companies of any size;
• any person who regularly or commercially sells RIBs.

A seller who sells RIBs in the course of a trade, business, craft or profession is a Professional Seller, even if the seller considers the activity to be occasional or marginal. A seller who is unsure whether their activity constitutes professional selling should choose Private Seller. Choosing Professional Seller when the activity is in substance commercial or professional has consequences for the seller’s obligations, including consumer protection law, invoicing, VAT and product liability.

This includes, without limitation:

• RIB dealers;
• boat dealers;
• yacht brokers;
• commercial resellers;
• manufacturers selling used or demonstration vessels;
• businesses selling trade-in stock;
• businesses selling RIBs on behalf of customers;
• sole traders engaged in commercial boat sales;
• any person whose selling activity is, in substance, professional or commercial.

Professional Seller listings are identified as:

PROFESSIONAL SELLER

The listing or seller profile may display relevant business details so that potential buyers can identify the business offering the RIB.

The standard Professional Seller offer is:

€590 per year, exclusive of VAT

• up to 20 active used RIB listings;
• Professional Seller profile;
• manual review of listings before publication;
• 90-day listings with renewal;
• no sales commission.

Belgian VAT at the standard rate of 21% is added where legally applicable. Different VAT treatment, including the reverse-charge mechanism, may apply depending on the seller’s establishment, VAT status and applicable tax rules.

6. RIBsONLY may determine seller status

A seller’s own declaration is not conclusive. RIBsONLY expressly reserves the right to determine that a person presenting themselves as a Private Seller is in fact acting as a Professional Seller. When making this assessment, RIBsONLY may consider circumstances including:

• the number of RIBs advertised;
• the frequency of advertisements;
• repeated buying and selling activity;
• whether RIBs are being sold on behalf of third parties;
• references to stock, inventory or trade-ins;
• commercial warranties;
• financing offers;
• use of a company name, trading name or logo;
• links to a commercial website;
• the apparent commercial nature of the activity;
• other information reasonably indicating professional selling activity.

No single factor is necessarily decisive. If RIBsONLY reasonably determines that a seller is acting professionally, RIBsONLY may:

• reclassify the account as a Professional Seller;
• suspend or remove free listings;
• refuse further free listings;
• request business identification information;
• require the seller to open a Professional Seller account before further listings are published.

A seller classified as a Professional Seller has no right to continue using the Private Seller service free of charge. Where appropriate, the seller will be given an opportunity to provide relevant information regarding their status. RIBsONLY may take immediate action where this is reasonably necessary to prevent fraud, unlawful activity or material abuse of the Marketplace. Where a seller has selected “Professional Seller”, RIBsONLY is entitled to rely on that declaration. The seller bears responsibility for the accuracy of that declaration and for any consequences arising from it, including the application of consumer protection law to buyers, invoicing obligations, VAT obligations and product liability.

7. Professional Seller identification

A Professional Seller may be required to provide information including:

• legal business name;
• trading name, where different;
• registered business address;
• country of establishment;
• company or trade registration number;
• VAT number, where applicable;
• contact person;
• business email address;
• telephone number;
• website, where available;
• other information reasonably required to establish the identity and professional status of the seller.

RIBsONLY may verify submitted information against public registers or other reliable sources. Professional Sellers must keep their account and business information accurate and up to date. RIBsONLY may refuse or suspend a Professional Seller account if required information cannot reasonably be verified.

8. Professional Seller subscription

A Professional Seller subscription costs:

€590 per 12-month subscription period, exclusive of VAT.

The subscription allows up to 20 active used RIB listings simultaneously. A RIB that is sold or removed may be replaced by another used RIB during the active subscription period. The fee is an advertising and platform access fee. It is not a brokerage fee, transaction fee or sales commission. The subscription fee remains payable regardless of:

• the number of enquiries received;
• whether a listing results in a sale;
• the eventual sale price;
• where or how the sale is concluded.

RIBsONLY has no entitlement to any part of the proceeds from the sale of a RIB.

9. Payment of Professional Seller subscriptions

Professional Seller subscriptions are payable annually. Available payment methods may include:

• SEPA;
• bank transfer;
• credit card,
• Apple pay

Available payment methods may vary depending on country or payment provider. A subscription normally becomes active after payment has been successfully received or confirmed. Where supported, recurring annual payment may be offered. Any automatic renewal arrangement will be clearly disclosed before the seller authorises it. Where renewal is not automatic, continued access after the end of a subscription period requires payment for a new annual period. A change to the subscription price does not apply retrospectively to an already paid subscription period. Any new price normally applies from the next renewal, except where a change in taxation or other legal requirement must be applied earlier.

10. VAT on the Professional Seller subscription

The €590 Professional Seller fee is stated exclusive of VAT. Where Belgian VAT is legally due, the applicable Belgian VAT rate will be added. Where the applicable rules provide for reverse charge or another VAT treatment, RIBsONLY may invoice accordingly. Professional Sellers are responsible for providing accurate billing and VAT information. RIBsONLY may verify EU VAT identification numbers through official VAT verification systems or other appropriate means. Invoices are issued in accordance with the invoicing rules applicable to RIBsONLY.

11. VAT status of the RIB being advertised

The VAT treatment of the RIB itself is the responsibility of the seller. RIBsONLY does not provide individual tax advice and does not determine the seller’s tax liability. The Marketplace may use the following VAT descriptions.

Private Seller

VAT not applicable – private sale

This description is intended for ordinary sales of privately owned used RIBs. It does not override special tax rules that may apply in particular circumstances, including EU rules relating to new means of transport. RIBsONLY may request additional information or require a different VAT description where there is reason to believe special VAT rules may apply.

Professional Seller – normal VAT treatment

Depending on the circumstances and the price entered by the seller:

VAT included
or
VAT excluded

Professional Sellers remain responsible for ensuring that the advertised price and VAT information comply with all applicable consumer, pricing and tax legislation. Where a Professional Seller offers a RIB to consumers, the seller must comply with all applicable requirements concerning the display of the total price, taxes and unavoidable charges.

Professional Seller – margin scheme

Where the seller lawfully applies the special VAT margin scheme for second-hand goods, the listing may state:

Margin scheme – VAT not deductible

The Professional Seller is solely responsible for determining whether use of the margin scheme is legally permitted.

Other VAT treatment

Where another legitimate VAT treatment applies, RIBsONLY may display an appropriate description based on information supplied by the Professional Seller. The seller remains responsible for the accuracy of that information.

12. Submission of listings

The seller must provide all information reasonably requested by the listing form. Information may include:

• manufacturer;
• model;
• year;
• length;
• beam;
• tube material;
• hull material;
• engine manufacturer;
• engine model;
• number of engines;
• engine power;
• engine hours;
• fuel type;
• asking price;
• VAT status;
• country;
• location;
• description;
• photographs;
• link to a video;
• warranty;
• last service

RIBsONLY may modify the required listing fields from time to time where reasonably necessary for the operation, security or quality of the Marketplace.

13. Seller responsibility for listing information

The seller is solely responsible for the content and accuracy of the listing. By submitting a listing, the seller represents that, to the best of their knowledge:

1. the RIB exists;

2. the seller owns the RIB or has valid authority to advertise and sell it;

3. the information supplied is materially accurate;

4. photographs genuinely relate to the RIB being offered;

5. the asking price is genuine;

6. engine hours and other technical information are not knowingly falsified;

7. known material information has not deliberately been concealed in a misleading manner;

8. the seller’s Private or Professional status has been correctly declared;

9. the VAT information supplied is accurate to the best of the seller’s knowledge;

10. the advertisement does not infringe the rights of any third party;

11. the sale or advertisement of the RIB is not prohibited by applicable law.

The seller must correct information that becomes inaccurate.

14. Ownership, Title and Legal Status of a RIB

A seller may only advertise a RIB that the seller is legally entitled to advertise. By submitting a RIB for sale on the RIBsONLY.com Marketplace, the Seller confirms the seller declaration shown before listing and represents and warrants that:

1. the Seller is the legal owner of the RIB or has full legal authority from the owner to advertise and sell it;

2. the Seller has the legal right and capacity to enter into a sale agreement concerning the RIB;

3. the RIB, its engines and any equipment included in the sale have not been stolen, unlawfully obtained or otherwise acquired through illegal means;

4. the RIB is not subject to any undisclosed finance agreement, marine mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, hire-purchase agreement, retention of title, seizure, arrest, attachment, confiscation order or other security interest or third-party right;

5. where finance or another security interest does exist, the Seller has fully disclosed this to the prospective Buyer and is legally entitled to sell the RIB, including obtaining any consent or release required from the lender or other rights holder;

6. the Seller will be able to transfer valid ownership of the RIB to the Buyer, free from any undisclosed financial or legal encumbrance, when the sale is completed;

7. the RIB is not subject to any undisclosed ownership dispute, inheritance dispute, matrimonial property dispute, insolvency restriction or other claim that could prevent or restrict its lawful sale;

8. all identifying information supplied in the listing, including the Craft Identification Number (CIN/HIN), registration number, engine serial numbers, make, model and year, is accurate to the best of the Seller’s knowledge;

9. any registration documents, invoices, certificates, proof of ownership or other documents supplied in connection with the listing are genuine and have not been altered or falsified; and

10. the Seller will immediately inform RIBsONLY.com if any information affecting the ownership, legal status or right to sell the RIB changes while the listing is active.

RIBsONLY.com may request reasonable evidence of ownership, identity, authority to sell, registration or the legal status of a RIB at any time. RIBsONLY.com may refuse, suspend or remove a listing, or suspend or terminate an account, where it has reasonable grounds to believe that the Seller does not own the RIB, is not authorised to sell it, has supplied false or misleading information, has failed to disclose a material financial or legal interest, or where the RIB may have been stolen or otherwise unlawfully obtained.

RIBsONLY.com acts solely as a classified advertising platform connecting Sellers and prospective Buyers. RIBsONLY.com is not a party to the sale of a RIB and does not transfer ownership, receive or hold the purchase price, provide financing, or guarantee legal title to any RIB advertised on the Marketplace. Unless expressly stated otherwise, RIBsONLY.com does not independently verify ownership, outstanding finance, mortgages, liens, registration status, theft records or other third-party rights relating to a RIB.

Buyers remain responsible for carrying out appropriate checks before purchasing a RIB, including verifying the Seller’s identity and authority to sell, the RIB’s identifying numbers, registration documents, ownership history and the existence of any finance, mortgage, lien or other encumbrance.

Where RIBsONLY.com receives credible information suggesting fraud, theft or other unlawful activity, it may remove or restrict the relevant listing or account and may preserve or disclose relevant information to competent authorities where required or permitted by applicable law.

15. Manual review before publication

Every listing is reviewed by RIBsONLY before initial publication. The purpose of this review is to maintain the relevance, quality and integrity of the Marketplace. Manual review may consider matters including:

• whether the vessel is a used RIB;
• completeness of the listing;
• apparent consistency of the information;
• image quality and relevance;
• seller classification;
• obvious spam;
• suspected fraud;
• misleading statements;
• inappropriate or unlawful content;
• compliance with these Terms

Manual review is not a technical inspection, survey, ownership verification, valuation, legal due-diligence investigation or certification of the RIB. Approval of a listing does not mean that RIBsONLY has verified or guarantees:

• the identity or reliability of the seller;
• ownership;
• title;
• seaworthiness;
• structural condition;
• engine condition;
• engine hours;
• service history;
• accident history;
• CE or other regulatory conformity;
• VAT treatment;
• the asking price;
• the authenticity of documentation;
• the absence of finance or other encumbrances.

Accordingly, RIBsONLY does not describe listings as “verified boats” merely because they have undergone manual review. RIBsONLY may state:

Every listing is manually reviewed before publication.

16. Right to reject a listing

Submission of a listing does not guarantee publication. RIBsONLY may refuse publication where it reasonably believes that a listing:

• falls outside the scope of the Marketplace;
• is incomplete;
• contains misleading information;
• appears fraudulent;
• contains inappropriate material;
• infringes intellectual property rights;
• presents a legal or security risk;
• duplicates another listing;
• incorrectly identifies a Professional Seller as a Private Seller;
• otherwise breaches these Terms.

Where reasonably practicable, RIBsONLY may invite the seller to correct the listing. RIBsONLY is not required to publish a listing merely because a previous or similar listing was accepted.

17. Listing duration

Each published listing remains active for a maximum period of 90 days unless it is sold, removed, suspended or otherwise terminated earlier. At or shortly before expiry, RIBsONLY normally sends the seller an automated prompt:

Is this RIB still for sale?

The seller may then select:

Renew
or
Sold

Selecting Renew may extend the listing for another 90-day period, subject to these Terms and, where appropriate, further review. Selecting Sold deactivates the listing. If the seller takes no action, the listing may automatically expire and cease to be publicly displayed. Failure to receive an expiry reminder does not automatically extend a listing. Professional Seller listings may only be renewed while the Professional Seller subscription remains active.

18. Material changes to a listing

RIBsONLY may require renewed moderation where substantial changes are made after publication. This may include changes to:

• seller identity;
• price;
• RIB model;
• year;
• engines;
• photographs;
• VAT status;
• description;
• location.

Minor corrections may be published without renewed review. RIBsONLY determines whether renewed moderation is appropriate.

19. Contact between buyer and seller

The Marketplace may provide contact options such as:

• email;
• telephone;
• seller website;
• other direct contact methods introduced by RIBsONLY.

Once contact is established, communications and negotiations take place directly between buyer and seller. RIBsONLY is not responsible for those communications. Neither buyer nor seller is authorised to state or imply that RIBsONLY:

• represents them;
• approves the transaction;
• guarantees payment;
• guarantees delivery;
• guarantees the RIB;
• has inspected the RIB;
• has verified title;
• has approved the final sale agreement.

20. The purchase transaction

The buyer and seller are exclusively responsible for agreeing matters including:

• final purchase price;
• deposit;
• payment method;
• survey;
• sea trial;
• inspection;
• title documentation;
• VAT;
• taxes;
• registration;
• insurance;
• transport;
• delivery;
• warranties;
• contractual terms;
• applicable consumer rights;
• transfer of ownership.

RIBsONLY does not need to be informed of the final sale price and does not receive a commission when a sale occurs.

21. Private Seller notice to buyers

Private Seller listings will be clearly identified as PRIVATE SELLER and will display the notice described in §4 above. Buyers remain responsible for conducting appropriate checks before entering into a private transaction.

22. Professional Seller notice

Professional Seller listings will be clearly identified as:

PROFESSIONAL SELLER

Relevant business identification and contact information may be displayed in the listing or Professional Seller profile. Professional Sellers are independently responsible for complying with all legal obligations applicable to their sales, including where applicable:

• consumer protection law;
• statutory conformity guarantees;
• pre-contractual information;
• pricing rules;
• VAT;
• invoicing;
• product safety;
• commercial practices;
• contractual information;
• applicable registration and documentation requirements.

RIBsONLY does not assume those obligations on behalf of the Professional Seller.

23. Search results and ranking

Users may search, filter and sort listings using the functions made available by RIBsONLY. Search results may take account of factors such as:

• the user’s selected filters;
• relevance to the search;
• manufacturer or model;
• location;
• price;
• age or recency of a listing;
• completeness of listing information;
• the selected sort order.

Where legally required, additional information concerning the principal parameters used to rank listings will be made available through the Marketplace interface. If RIBsONLY introduces paid promotion or sponsored positioning in the future, paid or sponsored placement will be identified as such where required by law. Payment for a Professional Seller subscription does not by itself guarantee a particular position in search results.

24. Prohibited practices

Users must not use the Marketplace to:

• commit or facilitate fraud;
• impersonate another person or business;
• provide deliberately false information;
• disguise professional activity as private selling;
• advertise stolen property;
• advertise goods the seller has no authority to sell;
• publish fake or misleading prices;
• manipulate engine hours or technical information;
• upload photographs without the necessary rights;
• infringe copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights;
• distribute malware or malicious links;
• engage in phishing;
• collect data through unauthorised automated scraping;
• interfere with the security or operation of the website;
• create multiple accounts to evade restrictions;
• repeatedly publish duplicate listings;
• use the Marketplace for unlawful purposes;
• post content unrelated to the legitimate sale of a used RIB.

25. Photographs and other seller content

The seller retains ownership of photographs, descriptions and other original content submitted by the seller. By submitting content, the seller grants RIBsONLY a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, reproduce, resize, crop, technically adapt, display and distribute that content to the extent reasonably necessary to operate and promote the listing and the RIBsONLY Marketplace.

This includes reasonable promotion of an active listing through RIBsONLY-owned channels such as:

• RIBsONLY.com;
• newsletters;
• social media;
• Marketplace promotional material.

The seller confirms that they own the submitted content or have the necessary permission to use it for these purposes. After a listing is removed, content may remain temporarily in backups, technical caches, internal records or historical records where reasonably necessary or legally required.

26. Intellectual property belonging to RIBsONLY

RIBsONLY.com, the RIBsONLY name, logos, website design, editorial content, databases, original graphics and other proprietary material remain protected by applicable intellectual property law. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of RIBsONLY intellectual property to a user. Users may not reproduce substantial parts of the Marketplace, systematically extract listings or create a competing database from RIBsONLY content without prior permission.

27. Reporting a listing

Users may report listings that they believe involve:

• fraud or attempted fraud;
• unlawful content;
• stolen photographs;
• intellectual property infringement;
• incorrect seller classification;
• materially misleading information;
• other violations of these Terms.

A Report this listing function or another electronic reporting channel may be provided. A report should identify the relevant listing and provide sufficient information to enable RIBsONLY to understand and assess the issue. RIBsONLY may request additional information where necessary. Submitting a report does not automatically result in removal of a listing.

28. Content moderation and enforcement

RIBsONLY may investigate suspected violations of these Terms. Depending on the circumstances, RIBsONLY may:

• request additional information;
• require correction of a listing;
• temporarily hide a listing;
• reject a listing;
• remove a listing;
• reclassify a seller;
• restrict an account;
• suspend an account;
• terminate an account.

RIBsONLY will seek to act reasonably and proportionately, taking account of factors such as:

• the nature of the violation;
• its seriousness;
• whether it was deliberate;
• whether it has occurred repeatedly;
• potential harm to buyers or third parties;
• potential fraud or illegality;
• previous warnings.

Where appropriate or legally required, RIBsONLY will provide information concerning the reason for a moderation decision and available means of requesting reconsideration. Immediate action may be taken where reasonably necessary to address suspected fraud, illegal content, cybersecurity threats or serious risk to users or third parties.

29. Repeated abuse

RIBsONLY may suspend or terminate access where a user repeatedly:

• submits manifestly unlawful content;
• submits fraudulent listings;
• deliberately misrepresents seller status;
• infringes third-party rights;
• creates accounts to circumvent restrictions;
• seriously or repeatedly breaches these Terms.

Except where immediate action is reasonably justified, RIBsONLY may issue a warning before a longer suspension. Repeated submission of knowingly false or manifestly unfounded reports concerning other users may also result in restrictions.

30. Buyer responsibilities

A prospective buyer must carry out their own due diligence before purchasing a RIB. Depending on the transaction, this may include:

• viewing the RIB in person;
• verifying seller identity;
• checking ownership documents;
• checking registration;
• checking the Hull Identification Number or Craft Identification Number;
• checking engine serial numbers;
• verifying service records;
• obtaining a professional survey;
• arranging a sea trial;
• checking outstanding finance;
• checking VAT documentation;
• confirming CE or other regulatory documentation where relevant;
• using a secure payment method;
• obtaining independent legal or tax advice where appropriate.

Buyers should exercise particular caution where:

• the asking price appears unusually low;
• the seller refuses an inspection;
• the seller requests payment to an unrelated third party;
• bank account details suddenly change;
• the seller creates artificial urgency;
• documentation cannot be produced;
• the location of the RIB cannot be independently confirmed.

RIBsONLY does not replace professional due diligence.

31. No endorsement or warranty

Publication of a listing does not constitute an endorsement by RIBsONLY of:

• the RIB;
• the seller;
• the buyer;
• the asking price;
• the condition of the vessel;
• its seaworthiness;
• its legal status;
• its ownership;
• its tax status.

RIBsONLY provides the Marketplace as an advertising and information service. While RIBsONLY takes reasonable steps to moderate listings, it cannot guarantee that every listing is accurate, complete, current or free from fraud.

32. Availability of the Marketplace

RIBsONLY aims to keep the Marketplace available and functioning correctly but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability. Access may temporarily be limited because of:

• maintenance;
• technical failures;
• hosting problems;
• security incidents;
• software updates;
• circumstances outside RIBsONLY’s reasonable control.

Reasonable technical changes may be made to maintain, secure or improve the service.

33. Refunds for Professional Seller subscriptions

Professional Seller subscriptions are intended for sellers acting in the course of a trade, business, craft or profession. Subscription fees are generally non-refundable once the subscription has been activated, except in the circumstances described below.

Right of withdrawal for consumers

A Professional Seller who, contrary to the declaration made under §5, qualifies as a consumer within the meaning of applicable law has the right to withdraw from the subscription within 14 calendar days of the date of payment, without giving any reason. To exercise this right, the seller must inform RIBsONLY of the decision to withdraw by a clear statement, for example by e-mail to info@medianaut.be. RIBsONLY is entitled to rely on the declaration made under §5. The burden of demonstrating consumer status rests with the seller claiming it. If the seller exercises the right of withdrawal within the 14-day period, RIBsONLY will reimburse all payments received, using the same payment method, within 14 days of being informed of the withdrawal. If the seller has expressly requested that the service begin during the withdrawal period and the service has been fully performed, the seller acknowledges that the right of withdrawal is lost once the service has been fully performed.

What the subscription covers

The Professional Seller subscription is an annual access fee. It provides the right to publish up to 20 used RIB listings during the subscription period. It is not a per-listing fee, a sales commission or a guarantee that a RIB will sell. The subscription fee is due in full at the start of the subscription period and remains payable regardless of:

• the number of listings actually published;
• whether a listed RIB sells;
• how quickly a RIB sells;
• the final sale price;
• whether the seller continues to use the Marketplace after a sale.

Other refunds

RIBsONLY may provide a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of a subscription period where RIBsONLY permanently discontinues the paid service during that period for reasons not attributable to the Professional Seller.

No refund is due merely because:

• the seller’s RIB has been sold;
• the seller receives fewer enquiries than expected;
• the seller removes its listings;
• the seller stops trading;
• the seller decides not to continue using the Marketplace.

Where service is terminated because of a material breach of these Terms, any refund is subject to applicable mandatory law.

34. Limitation of liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law. In particular, these Terms do not exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including liability arising from fraud, wilful misconduct or other liability that must remain under mandatory law. Subject to those limitations, RIBsONLY is not responsible for losses arising from:

• a transaction between buyer and seller;
• non-payment by a buyer;
• non-delivery by a seller;
• fraud committed by another user;
• defects in a RIB;
• incorrect seller statements;
• inaccurate technical information;
• title disputes;
• outstanding finance;
• VAT disputes;
• registration problems;
• transport or delivery;
• consequential or indirect commercial loss arising from a transaction between users.

For Professional Sellers, to the maximum extent permitted by law, RIBsONLY’s aggregate contractual liability arising directly from the paid Marketplace service will not exceed the Professional Seller fees actually paid to RIBsONLY during the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. This limitation does not apply where applicable law does not permit such a limitation. Nothing in these Terms deprives a consumer of mandatory rights that cannot legally be waived or restricted.

35. Claims caused by seller conduct

A Professional Seller is responsible for claims, losses or reasonable costs directly resulting from:

• unlawful content submitted by that Professional Seller;
• deliberate misrepresentation;
• infringement of third-party intellectual property rights;
• sale of property the Professional Seller had no authority to sell;
• material breach of these Terms;
• violation of applicable law in connection with the Professional Seller’s own sales activity.

This provision applies only to the extent permitted by applicable law and only to losses reasonably attributable to the Professional Seller’s conduct.

36. Privacy and personal data

Personal data is processed in accordance with the RIBsONLY Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law. Users must not collect, use, publish or otherwise process another person’s personal information obtained through the Marketplace for unrelated purposes. Contact information made available through a listing may only be used for legitimate enquiries concerning the advertised RIB or another legitimate business purpose authorised by the person concerned. Marketing, mass harvesting and unsolicited commercial use of Marketplace contact information are prohibited unless independently permitted by applicable law.

37. Closing an account

A Private Seller may remove their active listing and cease using the Marketplace at any time. A Professional Seller may cease using the Marketplace at any time, but doing so does not automatically create a right to reimbursement of an already activated annual subscription. On termination or expiry of a Professional Seller subscription, active Professional Seller listings may be removed from public view. Certain account information may be retained where required for:

• accounting;
• taxation;
• fraud prevention;
• dispute resolution;
• legal compliance;
• legitimate record-keeping.

38. Changes to these Terms

RIBsONLY may update these Terms where reasonably necessary because of:

• changes to the Marketplace;
• new functionality;
• legal or regulatory developments;
• security requirements;
• changes in business operations.

Material changes will be communicated in an appropriate manner. Changes will normally apply prospectively. Material commercial terms of a Professional Seller subscription already paid for, including the subscription fee and subscription period, will not normally be altered during that paid period unless a change is required by law, taxation or another mandatory requirement. Continued use of the Marketplace after updated Terms become applicable constitutes acceptance where permitted by law.

39. Governing law

These Terms and the contractual relationship between the user and RIBsONLY are governed by Belgian law, subject to any mandatory legal protection that applies regardless of that choice of law. Where a user acts as a consumer, this choice of Belgian law does not deprive that user of mandatory consumer protection granted by the law that would otherwise apply.

40. Jurisdiction

For disputes involving a Professional Seller, the competent courts of the judicial district of Antwerp, Belgium shall have jurisdiction, unless mandatory law requires otherwise. For users acting as consumers, applicable mandatory jurisdiction rules remain fully applicable. Before commencing formal proceedings, the parties are encouraged to attempt to resolve a dispute directly and in good faith.

41. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or limited to the extent necessary to make it valid where possible. The remaining provisions continue to apply.

42. No waiver

A failure by RIBsONLY to enforce a provision of these Terms on one occasion does not constitute a waiver of the right to enforce that provision later.

43. Entire agreement for use of the Marketplace

These Terms, together with any applicable Professional Seller order or subscription information, the Privacy Policy, Legal Notice and other policies expressly incorporated into them, govern use of the RIBsONLY Marketplace. They do not govern the purchase agreement for a RIB. That agreement exists exclusively between buyer and seller.

44. Contact

Questions about the Marketplace, these Terms, a seller classification or a moderation decision may be submitted:

• by e-mail: info@medianaut.be; or
• through the contact facilities provided on RIBsONLY.com.

In short

The RIBsONLY Marketplace provides advertising space for used RIBs.

Private Seller

FREE

1 active used RIB

Manual listing review

90-day listing

No commission

Professional Seller

€590/year excl. VAT

Up to 20 active used RIBs

Professional Seller profile

Manual listing review

90-day listings with renewal

No commission

RIBsONLY brings buyers and sellers together.

The sale itself remains entirely between buyer and seller.

Questions? Contact us at marketplace@medianaut.be.