Community Rules

Effective Date: May 22, 2026

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC Applies to: the BAY website, Bay Group, Canada Watch Group, and BAY / OMAR BAY LLC-operated channels, groups, pages, and communities on Discord, Facebook, WhatsApp, and similar services. Access to or use of any such BAY properties or communities is subject to mandatory acceptance of the Terms of Service / Marketplace Agreement, including these Community Rules as incorporated therein.

1. Purpose and Scope

These Community Rules are designed to promote a safe, professional, and commercially usable marketplace environment for luxury watch enthusiasts, buyers, sellers, collectors, dealers, and other participants using BAY / OMAR BAY LLC communities.

These Rules are intended to:

• support fair and respectful participation;
• reduce fraud, abuse, and legal risk;
• help BAY / OMAR BAY LLC moderate its communities;
• preserve BAY / OMAR BAY LLC’s role as a platform and intermediary, not the seller, buyer, authenticator, insurer, shipper, guarantor, or general legal representative of users;
• work together with the Terms of Service / Marketplace Agreement, Escrow Terms, and Privacy Policy.

Participation in any BAY / OMAR BAY LLC community is permitted only after you accept the Terms of Service / Marketplace Agreement through the applicable click-wrap or other electronic acceptance flow, and by participating you agree to follow these Rules.

2. Platform Role and Important Limits

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC provides marketplace infrastructure, community spaces, and related moderation tools so that users can connect with one another. In most cases, buyers and sellers deal directly with each other.

Unless BAY / OMAR BAY LLC has expressly agreed in writing to act under separate Escrow Terms or another written transaction-specific arrangement:

• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC is not a party to transactions between users;
• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC does not guarantee payment, delivery, title, authenticity, condition, legality, merchantability, fitness, or performance of any item or user;
• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC does not supervise, reverse, insure, recover, or protect direct user-to-user payments or off-platform transactions;
• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC does not authenticate, inspect, certify, appraise, or guarantee any watch, serial number, component, accessory, provenance, ownership history, or listing content.

3. Where These Rules Apply

These Rules apply to user activity on or through:

• the BAY website and related marketplace features;
• direct messages, comments, reviews, posts, listings, and replies within BAY-operated spaces;
• Bay Group and Canada Watch Group;
• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC communities on Discord, Facebook, WhatsApp, and similar channels;
• conduct connected to the BAY community, even if some steps occur off-platform, where that conduct affects user safety, trust, moderation, reputation, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

4. Core Community Standards

All users must act professionally and responsibly.

4.1 Respectful Conduct

You must:

• treat other users with respect;
• communicate honestly and in good faith;
• keep disagreements civil;
• follow moderator instructions.

You may not:

• harass, threaten, intimidate, stalk, or abuse others;
• use hateful, discriminatory, sexually explicit, violent, or degrading language;
• publish personal attacks, doxxing content, or revenge content;
• encourage pile-ons, mob harassment, or coordinated abuse.

4.2 Honest Participation

You must not:

• impersonate any person, dealer, moderator, business, or representative;
• use fake names, misleading identities, burner accounts, or alternate accounts to deceive others;
• misrepresent your location, ownership, authority, transaction history, or business status;
• create fake engagement, fake references, fake offers, fake bids, fake screenshots, or fake proof of funds.

5. Listing and Sales Rules

5.1 Accurate Listings Required

If you post a listing, sales post, want-to-buy post, trade post, or offer, you are responsible for making it accurate, lawful, and not misleading.

Listings should clearly and honestly describe, as applicable:

• brand, model, and reference;
• serial information if shared, subject to security judgment;
• condition and known defects;
• originality or replaced parts;
• included box, papers, accessories, links, and service history;
• price, currency, and whether shipping, taxes, duties, or insurance are included;
• location of the item;
• whether the item is available immediately;
• any material transaction terms or restrictions.

You may not:

• post materially false, incomplete, deceptive, or bait-and-switch listings;
• hide known defects, repairs, aftermarket parts, missing components, or damage;
• use misleading photos or heavily edited images that distort the item’s actual condition;
• list items you do not own, do not control, or are not authorized to sell;
• use another person’s photos or listing content without authorization in a misleading way.

5.2 Seller Responsibilities

Sellers are solely responsible for:

• lawful ownership and authority to sell;
• truthful listing content;
• accurate communication with buyers;
• compliance with export, import, customs, sanctions, tax, and other legal requirements;
• proper packaging, shipping, insurance, and delivery arrangements unless otherwise agreed;
• honoring the specific deal terms they make with the buyer.

Seller participation in BAY communities does not shift responsibility to BAY / OMAR BAY LLC.

5.3 Buyer Due Diligence

Buyers are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence before sending money, agreeing to a trade, or accepting delivery.

Buyers should independently evaluate:

• seller identity and credibility;
• authenticity and originality;
• serial numbers and ownership history where appropriate;
• condition, completeness, and service history;
• shipping method, insurance, and customs risk;
• payment method risk;
• whether escrow is appropriate.

A user’s badge, references, participation history, or reputation within the community is not a substitute for buyer diligence.

5.4 Transaction Commitments and Community Expectations

BAY communities are built on trust, reputation, and personal accountability.

Users are expected to honor commitments they make in connection with listings, offers, bids, purchases, sales, trades, and other transactions.

Statements such as:

• "I'll take it";
  • "Sold";
  • accepted offers;
  • winning bids;
  • or other clear expressions of agreement,

may be treated by BAY as evidence of a transaction commitment for moderation and community-enforcement purposes.

Users who repeatedly fail to honor commitments, back out of transactions without reasonable justification, or engage in conduct that undermines trust within the community may be subject to warnings, restrictions, suspension, removal from marketplace privileges, or permanent bans.

BAY reserves the right to consider screenshots, written communications, listings, comments, private messages voluntarily submitted by participants, and other available evidence when reviewing disputes relating to transaction commitments.

Nothing in this section creates a contractual obligation on BAY to enforce any private agreement between users or to act as a court, arbitrator, debt collector, guarantor, or legal representative of either party.

5.5 Listing, Possession, Auction, Hold, and Transaction Practices

Unless clearly disclosed and permitted by BAY:

• users should not list items they do not currently possess or otherwise have lawful authority and ability to transfer;
  • undisclosed drop-shipping arrangements are prohibited;
  • sellers should use current and accurate photographs that reasonably represent the item being offered.

Hold Requests

Claims that an item is "on hold" should be clearly communicated and agreed upon by the affected parties. BAY may disregard unsupported hold claims when reviewing disputes.

Inspection Periods

Users are encouraged to agree in writing on any inspection period, return policy, warranty period, authentication process, or transaction condition before completing a transaction.

Auctions

Where BAY permits auctions, bids may be considered binding according to the rules stated in the applicable listing.

Users who place bids are expected to honor those bids.

Failure to honor a winning bid, manipulation of auction activity, bid retraction abuse, or other auction misconduct may result in moderation action, suspension, or removal from BAY communities and services.

Reputation and Professional Conduct

A user's reputation, professionalism, communication quality, responsiveness, transaction history, and prior conduct may influence how other members choose to transact within the community.

BAY communities are built on trust, transparency, and responsible participation, and users are expected to conduct themselves accordingly.

6. Prohibited Goods and Conduct

6.1 No Counterfeit, Stolen, or Illegal Goods

You may not post, offer, request, promote, broker, or facilitate:

• counterfeit, replica, or fake watches or components;
• stolen property;
• fraudulently altered or tampered serial-number items;
• unlawfully imported or exported goods;
• goods sold in violation of sanctions, embargoes, or applicable law;
• any item the seller does not have the legal right to transfer.

6.2 No Fraud, Scams, or Deceptive Practices

You may not engage in or attempt:

• payment fraud;
• chargeback abuse;
• friendly fraud;
• bait-and-switch tactics;
• fake escrow claims;
• forged invoices, shipping labels, service records, or authentication documents;
• account takeovers or phishing;
• “proof of payment” scams;
• triangulation fraud;
• stolen identity use;
• advance-fee scams;
• false urgency or pressure tactics intended to defeat diligence.

6.3 No Illegal or Unsafe Conduct

You may not use BAY communities to:

• commit or facilitate illegal conduct;
• evade taxes, customs duties, or reporting obligations;
• violate anti-money-laundering, sanctions, consumer protection, privacy, or fraud laws;
• traffic in stolen data, compromised accounts, or unlawfully obtained personal information;
• threaten violence or encourage self-harm or criminal activity.

7. No Authentication, Appraisal, or Reference Guarantee

7.1 No Authentication Guarantee

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC does not provide professional authentication, certification, appraisal, or inspection services merely because a listing appears on the platform or within a BAY community.

Unless separately and expressly stated in a written agreement:

• no post, comment, reaction, moderation action, badge, or escrow discussion should be treated as authentication or certification;
• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC does not guarantee that any item is genuine, original, complete, legally owned, unmodified, or free of counterfeit parts;
• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC does not guarantee serial numbers, provenance, title, service history, or condition.

7.2 References and Reputation Information

References, feedback, vouches, comments, reviews, and community opinions are provided by users for informational purposes only.

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC:

• does not independently verify all references or reputation claims;
• does not guarantee that reference information is accurate, complete, current, or truthful;
• may remove false, abusive, suspicious, or manipulated references at its discretion.

You may not:

• post fake references;
• trade references as favors where they are misleading;
• pressure others for dishonest vouches;
• selectively edit screenshots or conversations to create false confidence;
• claim BAY / OMAR BAY LLC “approved” a transaction unless that approval was expressly given in writing for a specific limited purpose.

7.2A Community Reference Checks and Vouches

BAY communities have historically relied on public reference checks and community reputation information to help users evaluate transaction risk.

Users are strongly encouraged to obtain a current public reference check before entering into significant transactions.

A reference check may include comments, feedback, transaction history, reputation information, or other observations shared by community members.

In certain BAY communities, a "vouch" may be understood as a community member's personal willingness to stand behind another member's reputation or transaction.

However:

• BAY does not verify, insure, guarantee, enforce, collect on, or administer any vouch;
  • BAY does not determine whether a vouch is financially supported or enforceable;
  • BAY assumes no responsibility for losses arising from reliance on references, vouches, comments, reviews, recommendations, or reputation information;
  • references and vouches are informational tools only and are not substitutes for independent due diligence.

Users may not:

• post false references;
  • manufacture reputation information;
  • trade references in a misleading manner;
  • pressure others to provide dishonest vouches;
  • selectively edit communications to create false confidence;
  • falsely claim that BAY verified, endorsed, guaranteed, or approved a user or transaction.

7.3 Trusted Dealer / Verified / Similar Status Disclaimer

Any label such as Trusted Dealer, Verified, or similar status is only a limited platform/community indicator based on factors such as account history, participation, references, or limited information review.

Such status does not mean:

• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC endorses the user;
• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC guarantees the user’s honesty, solvency, legality, future conduct, or inventory;
• the user is risk-free;
• the listed item is authentic;
• the transaction is protected.

8. Transaction Risk Warnings

Users are expected to understand that luxury watch transactions carry significant risk, including:

• counterfeit risk;
• undisclosed damage or non-original parts;
• title and theft risk;
• chargeback or reversal risk;
• shipping loss or damage;
• customs seizure or delay;
• fraud through fake references or impersonation;
• off-platform pressure and payment diversion.

For that reason:

• never assume a listing is safe because it appears in a BAY community;
• never assume a moderator, badge, or reference thread replaces independent diligence;
• never send money based only on screenshots, social familiarity, or urgency;
• consider using escrow where available and appropriate.

9. Escrow-Related Conduct

Where BAY / OMAR BAY LLC offers or agrees to provide escrow services, those services are governed by separate Escrow Terms or a separate written escrow agreement.

9.1 Escrow Limits

Unless expressly stated in a written escrow agreement:

• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC is not your agent, insurer, guarantor, lender, trustee, authenticator, or shipper;
• escrow does not create a general duty to inspect, authenticate, appraise, or resolve all disputes in either party’s favor;
• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC may require identity information, transaction details, shipping information, and release instructions for escrow administration and fraud prevention.

9.2 No False Escrow Claims

You may not:

• falsely claim that BAY / OMAR BAY LLC is holding funds, property, or documents;
• misuse BAY’s name to pressure a user to send payment or inventory;
• create fake escrow screenshots, instructions, or payment confirmations.

10. Off-Platform Conduct and Transaction Abuse

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC may take moderation action based on conduct that occurs partly or entirely off-platform if it reasonably relates to BAY community safety, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or user trust.

This includes:

• scam activity conducted through private messages, email, text, or other apps after contact originated in a BAY community;
• impersonation using BAY branding or moderator names;
• retaliation against users who submit reports;
• harassment or threats tied to a BAY transaction or community interaction;
• fake reference campaigns or coordinated deception occurring outside the visible group.

11. Spam, Promotion, and Commercial Conduct

You may not:

• post spam, repetitive content, or irrelevant self-promotion;
• mass-message users without permission;
• scrape member data or contact lists;
• add users to chats, mailing lists, or promotional campaigns without consent where required by law;
• use BAY communities primarily to redirect traffic to unrelated businesses, groups, or schemes;
• post excessive bumps, duplicate listings, or manipulative engagement requests.

Commercial sellers and dealers must communicate honestly and comply with all applicable advertising, disclosure, and consumer protection laws.

12. Privacy and Personal Information Cautions

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC may moderate and process limited user data in connection with account administration, fraud prevention, moderation, escrow administration, communications, and legal compliance, as described in the Privacy Policy.

Users should protect themselves and others by avoiding unnecessary disclosure of sensitive information.

Do not publicly post or casually share:

• passport or driver’s license images;
• banking details or card information;
• full home address unless necessary for a transaction;
• sensitive account credentials or security codes;
• another person’s personal information without authorization.

If identity verification is requested by BAY / OMAR BAY LLC for limited purposes such as escrow, fraud review, suspicious activity, or verified status review, users should provide only what is reasonably requested and redact unnecessary information where appropriate.

13. Third-Party Platform Rules

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC communities may operate through third-party services such as Discord, Facebook, WhatsApp, and others.

When using those services:

• you must comply with these Community Rules;
• you must also comply with the third-party platform’s own terms, policies, and community standards;
• you understand that third-party platforms control their own systems, moderation tools, privacy practices, account access, and enforcement actions.

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC is not responsible for the independent acts, outages, restrictions, removals, policy changes, or data practices of third-party platforms.

14. Reporting Suspicious Activity

Users should promptly report suspicious behavior, including:

• counterfeit or replica listings;
• stolen property concerns;
• fake references or manipulated screenshots;
• impersonation of users, dealers, or moderators;
• phishing attempts;
• payment diversion;
• threats, harassment, or extortion;
• suspected fraud tied to escrow or off-platform discussions.

14.1 User Cooperation Expectations

If BAY / OMAR BAY LLC requests information relevant to a safety or fraud review, users are expected to cooperate reasonably, including by providing:

• screenshots;
• transaction details;
• shipping information;
• proof of identity where reasonably necessary;
• relevant communications.

Failure to cooperate may result in reduced platform access, content removal, suspension, or permanent removal.

15. Moderation and Enforcement

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC reserves the right, in its sole discretion and to the maximum extent permitted by law, to take any moderation action it considers appropriate to protect users, the platform, or the community.

Possible actions include:

• warning a user;
• requesting clarification or supporting information;
• removing or editing content;
• limiting posting privileges;
• closing comments or threads;
• declining to approve a listing;
• removing marketplace access;
• suspending or terminating a user account;
• banning a user from one or more BAY communities;
• preserving evidence for legal or investigative purposes.

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC is not required to publish, host, restore, or continue hosting any content, listing, or account.

16. Suspension and Removal Grounds

Without limiting other rights, BAY / OMAR BAY LLC may suspend or remove users for reasons including:

• fraud risk or suspected fraud;
• counterfeit, stolen, or illegal goods concerns;
• repeated listing inaccuracies;
• harassment, abuse, or threats;
• impersonation or fake references;
• spam or disruptive conduct;
• evasion of prior enforcement;
• failure to comply with moderator requests;
• misuse of escrow references or BAY branding;
• legal, regulatory, security, or reputational risk.

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC may act before a dispute is fully resolved if it reasonably believes action is necessary for safety, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or platform protection.

17. Cooperation with Investigations and Law Enforcement

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC may retain records, listings, reports, communications, verification logs, moderation history, and related account information for fraud prevention, dispute handling, legal compliance, security, and defense of legal claims.

Where permitted or required by law, BAY / OMAR BAY LLC may cooperate with:

• law enforcement;
• courts and government agencies;
• payment processors;
• shipping carriers;
• insurers;
• legal counsel;
• other appropriate third parties involved in fraud prevention, legal compliance, or dispute response.

Nothing in these Rules requires BAY / OMAR BAY LLC to investigate every dispute or privately adjudicate every claim between users.

18. No Waiver by Inaction

If BAY / OMAR BAY LLC does not act in a particular case, that does not mean:

• the conduct is permitted;
• the Rules are waived;
• similar conduct will be allowed in the future;
• BAY / OMAR BAY LLC has verified or endorsed the user or transaction.

19. Relationship to Other Documents

These Community Rules are intended to work together with the following BAY / OMAR BAY LLC documents:

If there is a conflict:

1. the Escrow Terms control for escrow-specific issues;

2. the Terms of Service / Marketplace Agreement control for general legal and marketplace issues;

3. the Privacy Policy controls for privacy and personal information matters;

4. third-party platform rules apply separately on their own services.

20. Practical User Guidance

To reduce risk, users should:

• verify identity and transaction history independently;
• request current timestamped photos and relevant documentation;
• confirm ownership and authority to sell;
• review references critically, not blindly;
• avoid rushing because of pressure or “limited-time” urgency;
• use secure, traceable shipping and appropriate insurance;
• understand customs, tax, and cross-border risks between Canada and the United States;
• keep written records of important deal terms;
• consider escrow for higher-value transactions.

21. Changes to These Rules

BAY / OMAR BAY LLC may update these Community Rules from time to time to reflect operational changes, legal developments, fraud trends, platform growth, or moderation needs.

Updated Rules become effective when posted or otherwise communicated, unless a later effective date is stated.

22. Contact and Reporting

Questions about these Community Rules, moderation issues, or suspicious activity reports should be directed through BAY / OMAR BAY LLC’s designated support or reporting channels.

For privacy-related requests, users should follow the procedures set out in the Privacy Policy.

For escrow-related issues, users should refer to the applicable Escrow Terms or transaction-specific escrow instructions.

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