BLINKMARKETPLACE LIMITED

1. Introduction

Welcome to Blink Marketplace ("Blink", "we", "our", or "us"), operated by BLINKMARKETPLACE LIMITED.

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Blink website, mobile application, Private Offer Rooms, account features, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By creating an account, requesting access to a room, making or receiving a private offer, presenting an object, or otherwise using the Platform, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy and any additional terms clearly provided for a particular transaction or service.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform. Additional transaction-specific terms may apply to a particular object, accepted offer, gallery partnership, payment method, or delivery service. Those terms will be provided where relevant and form part of the agreement for that transaction.

These Terms describe the general rules for using Blink. They do not replace a separate written gallery, partnership, consignment, or service agreement. If a separate agreement expressly applies to a specific subject and conflicts with these Terms, the separate agreement will govern that subject to the extent of the conflict, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

2. About Blink Marketplace

Blink is a private, curated marketplace connecting eligible collectors around the world with reputable African galleries, professional dealers, and other approved consignors offering exceptional assets.

Objects may be presented in categories such as:

• Fine Art: Paintings, sculpture, and other original artistic works.
• Historic Artifacts: Objects of cultural, historical, or heritage significance.
• Memorabilia & Historical Documents: Collectible objects, documents, manuscripts, and archival material.
• Luxury Accessories & Timepieces: Watches, jewelry, and other collectible accessories.
• Vintage & Classic Automobiles: Collectible vehicles and automotive objects.
• Fine Wine & Rare Spirits: Collectible bottles and vintages where their listing, sale, purchase, and delivery are lawful.

The Platform may provide object presentations, descriptions and media, collector access reviews, invitations and access requests, Private Offer Rooms, private offers, transaction communications, and support with settlement or delivery arrangements where available.

Blink is generally a marketplace and facilitator, not the owner of every object shown. Unless a listing or separate written agreement expressly says otherwise, the relevant gallery or consignor is responsible for the object and the decision whether to accept an offer. Blink does not act as an independent authenticator, appraiser, insurer, shipping carrier, bank, or escrow agent merely because an object or transaction appears on the Platform.

2.1 Key Terms

• Collector: an eligible user who discovers objects or submits private offers through Blink.
• Gallery or Consignor: an approved gallery, professional dealer, reputable organization, or authorized representative presenting an object through Blink.
• Private Offer Room: a feature in which eligible collectors can review objects and make offers where that function is enabled.
• Offer: a proposed amount and any accompanying terms submitted by a collector for a particular object.
• Accepted Offer: an offer that the relevant gallery or consignor accepts through the Platform or another clearly documented method agreed for the transaction.
• Transaction Terms: the applicable object details, accepted offer, payment instructions, deadlines, fees, delivery arrangements, and any additional written terms governing the purchase.

The Platform's features, supported object categories, and available services may vary over time, between rooms, and by jurisdiction. We may add, modify, or withdraw a feature subject to these Terms and applicable law.

3. Eligibility and Collector Access

To use the Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements;
• Meet any higher legal age requirement or other restriction that applies to a particular object or transaction;
• Provide accurate and up-to-date account and contact information;
• Complete the collector review or identity checks applicable to your account and intended activity; and
• Use the Platform lawfully and in accordance with these Terms.

Blink reviews collectors before granting access to the collecting experience. Some Private Offer Rooms are invitation-only. Where a room allows access requests, eligible collectors may request entry, but access is not guaranteed and may require approval.

Blink may decline an application, request additional information, restrict room access, or suspend or close an account where reasonably necessary to protect users, maintain platform integrity, meet legal obligations, or enforce these Terms. Access approval is not a guarantee of access to every room or of acceptance of any offer.

You must not apply or participate on behalf of another person or organization unless you are authorized to do so. If you act for a gallery, business, trust, estate, or other entity, you confirm that you have authority to represent it and that the information you provide is accurate.

Some object categories or transactions may be subject to additional age, licensing, import/export, tax, or other legal restrictions. You must satisfy the requirements that apply to you and the transaction before making an offer or completing a purchase.

4. User Accounts and Security

4.1 Registration and Account Details

You must provide truthful information and keep it reasonably up to date. You must not impersonate another person, submit misleading information, or create accounts to bypass platform restrictions or mislead other users.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and login codes and for activity carried out through your account, except to the extent applicable law provides otherwise. Notify Blink promptly if you suspect unauthorized account access.

4.3 Account Closure

You may request account closure through available account features or by contacting Blink Support.

Closing an account does not cancel an accepted offer, remove obligations from a transaction already underway, or automatically delete records that Blink must or may lawfully retain. We may need to resolve an outstanding transaction, payment, complaint, or dispute before completing certain closure steps.

Information may be retained where necessary for legal compliance, transaction administration, fraud prevention, security, or the establishment or defence of legal claims, as explained in the Privacy Policy.

4.4 Personal Use and Account Restrictions

Unless Blink expressly permits it, you must not sell, rent, transfer, share, or allow another person to use your account. You must not use multiple accounts to bypass an access decision, impersonate another user, manipulate collector standing, or obtain unauthorized access to a room.

We may ask you to refresh details or complete additional checks if information changes or if a security, compliance, or transaction issue reasonably calls for it.

5. Galleries, Dealers, Consignors, and Collectors

5.1 Approved Consignors

Blink currently accepts objects from approved galleries, professional dealers, reputable organizations, and duly authorized representatives. Individual consignments are not supported through the standard consignor programme.

A consignor must, where relevant:

• Have lawful authority to offer the object and complete the transaction;
• Provide accurate descriptions and disclose material condition issues, known repairs, relevant restrictions, and other information reasonably necessary to describe the object;
• Provide ownership, provenance, authorization, or business information reasonably requested for review;
• Ensure that the object is not knowingly counterfeit, stolen, unlawfully exported, unlawfully held, or subject to undisclosed third-party rights; and
• Comply with the commercial terms and fees agreed with Blink before offering the object.

5.2 Collectors

Collectors must provide accurate information, respect room-access requirements, review object information before making an offer, and communicate honestly with Blink and the relevant consignor.

A consignor must not provide knowingly false or misleading details, infringe another person's intellectual-property or privacy rights, or withhold material information that would make the object's description misleading. A consignor must promptly notify Blink if it learns that a listed object's ownership, availability, legal status, description, or condition information is materially inaccurate or has changed.

Blink's ordinary consignor programme is designed for galleries, professional dealers, reputable organizations, and authorized representatives. Individual consignments are not supported through the standard programme. Submission of an object or partnership request does not guarantee approval, publication, or sale.

5.3 Private Offer Rooms

A Private Offer Room allows eligible collectors to review one or more objects and submit private offers where enabled. Access may be limited to invited collectors or collectors whose access requests have been approved. A room may include photographs, videos, descriptions, condition details, provenance materials, currency information, and communications, depending on what is supplied and enabled.

A room may have its own access period, offer settings, opening guidance, questions channel, or other rules. Those details will be shown in the room or otherwise communicated where applicable. You must follow the displayed rules and may not copy, scrape, redistribute, or disclose restricted room content except as permitted by Blink or applicable law.

5.4 Commercial Agreements and Fees

Commission, presentation requirements, exclusivity if any, object handling responsibilities, and other gallery or consignor obligations may be covered by a separate written agreement. No commission rate or exclusive relationship is created solely by these general Terms; the applicable commercial terms must be agreed and communicated separately.

6. Object Information, Authenticity, and Provenance

Blink takes accurate presentation and provenance seriously. Object information may include descriptions, photographs, videos, condition details, supporting documents, ownership history, or specialist information supplied by the gallery, consignor, or another source.

Checks or supporting materials vary by object. Unless a listing or written statement expressly confirms that a particular inspection, appraisal, or authentication has been completed, you must not assume that every object has been independently inspected, authenticated, or appraised by Blink.

Collectors should review the available information and ask relevant questions before making an offer. If further inspection or specialist advice is available, the details may be provided in the relevant room or through the appropriate contact channel.

Condition and Representation: Collectible and historic objects may show age, wear, restoration, or other characteristics. The description and disclosed condition information for an object form part of the basis on which an offer is considered. Any specific condition, authenticity, return, or inspection terms stated for the transaction will apply subject to applicable law.

Blink may review object information or request additional documents before or after publication. Such review is not necessarily an independent authentication, appraisal, guarantee of provenance, or certification of condition. No inspection or specialist assessment should be assumed unless it is expressly stated as completed for that object.

Collectors are responsible for reading the description and available documentation, considering photographs and videos carefully, asking questions, and seeking independent advice where appropriate before making an offer. Where an in-person inspection or specialist review is available, the relevant details or limitations should be confirmed before the offer is accepted.

Galleries and consignors remain responsible for the accuracy of information they provide and for disclosing known material issues. Nothing in this section authorizes a user to misrepresent an object or excludes a right or remedy that cannot legally be excluded.

7. Private Offers and Seller Decisions

7.1 Submitting an Offer

A collector may submit an amount they are prepared to pay for an object using the offer feature available in the relevant Private Offer Room. The applicable currency is shown for the object or transaction. Submitting an offer is not the same as an accepted purchase agreement.

7.2 Revising an Offer

Where the room allows an offer to be revised, the available options will be shown in the Platform. A new offer must not be lower than that collector's previous offer for the same object, but it may be below the room's opening or asking guidance where the feature permits. Once an offer has been accepted, it should be treated as a serious commitment and the applicable transaction terms will apply.

7.3 Seller Discretion

The gallery or consignor decides whether to accept, decline, or continue discussions about an offer. They may consider the amount offered alongside relevant information about the collector, including profile information or standing made available through Blink. The highest offer is not automatically accepted, and Blink does not guarantee that an object will sell.

7.4 No Public Bidding or Automatic Award

Private offers are not presented as a public bidding contest. An object is not sold merely because an offer is submitted or because it is the highest offer received. A sale proceeds when the consignor or gallery accepts an offer and the parties proceed under the applicable terms.

7.5 Offer Status, Accuracy, and Communications

An offer is associated with the object and account for which it was submitted. Check the amount, currency, object, and any requested terms before submission. You must not submit offers you do not genuinely intend or are not reasonably able to honour if accepted. If you notice an error or need clarification, contact the relevant gallery or Blink promptly; a change is not effective unless the Platform permits it or the relevant parties agree to it.

A room may display an offer as pending, under consideration, accepted, declined, expired, or another status. A status display is an operational record and should be read with any message or transaction terms provided. If the Platform appears to show conflicting or incorrect information, contact Blink before relying on it to make a payment or arrangement.

7.6 Privacy of Offers

Offers are designed to be private rather than a public contest. You must not attempt to obtain another collector's private offer or use another user's non-public information to manipulate an offer. The relevant gallery or consignor may receive information about the collector that Blink makes available to support its decision, subject to the Privacy Policy and applicable law.

8. No Commitment Deposit

Blink does not require a deposit simply to submit a private offer. A Prestige Deposit, commitment deposit, bid deposit, or wallet hold is not part of the current private-offer process. Do not pay a person claiming that a deposit is required merely to unlock the ability to submit an offer.

If Blink introduces a materially different payment or verification feature in the future, it will be governed by clear, separate terms communicated before you use it. Nothing in this section promises that a payment will be requested before an accepted offer; ordinary offer submission does not require a deposit.

Once an offer is accepted, payment may become due under the applicable Transaction Terms. Any requirement to pay, any deadline, and any consequence of non-payment must be assessed under those terms and applicable law rather than under an auction deposit or forfeiture system.

9. Accepted Offers, Payments, and Settlement

When a gallery or consignor accepts an offer, Blink will provide or facilitate communication of the next steps available for that transaction. Depending on the transaction, these may include the accepted amount, applicable currency, payment method, payment deadline, documentation, collection, or delivery arrangements.

Payment is due according to the instructions and deadline stated for the accepted transaction. Do not send payment to an account or person unless the payment instructions have been provided or confirmed through the appropriate Blink transaction channel.

Applicable currencies may include NGN or USD, but the currency shown for the relevant object or transaction controls. Any applicable Blink commission, seller fee, delivery charge, specialist service fee, tax, or other cost will be communicated in the relevant commercial or transaction terms.

Blink may coordinate with third-party payment or banking providers where applicable. Unless the specific transaction terms expressly state otherwise, Blink does not represent that it provides escrow, guarantees payment by another party, or holds funds in trust. Payment processing, settlement timing, verification requirements, and refunds are subject to the instructions and terms applicable to the transaction and provider.

Before paying, verify the object, accepted amount, currency, recipient details, due date, applicable charges, and any stated conditions. If payment instructions unexpectedly change or appear suspicious, verify them with Blink through a known official contact channel before transferring funds. Do not rely solely on a new bank account detail sent in an unsolicited message.

Payment providers or banks may impose their own processing requirements, verification steps, limits, fees, or timing. Blink may receive payment references or confirmations needed to update transaction status, but the provider may separately control payment credentials and processing of the transfer.

A payment is treated as completed according to the relevant provider's confirmation and the transaction terms. If a payment is delayed, rejected, reversed, or disputed, the parties must cooperate to establish the status and resolve the issue. Any refund or repayment will depend on the applicable transaction terms, provider procedures, and law.

9.1 Failure to Complete an Accepted Offer

If a collector does not meet an accepted-offer obligation, the gallery or consignor and Blink may take steps permitted by the relevant transaction terms and applicable law, which may include contacting the collector, pausing further access, cancelling an arrangement where permitted, or pursuing an available remedy. No deposit forfeiture applies under these general Terms because the current private-offer process does not require a commitment deposit.

10. Collection, Delivery, and Cross-Border Transactions

Where available and agreed for a transaction, Blink Concierge may help coordinate collection, packaging, specialist handling, transport, documentation, or delivery between the consignor and collector.

Delivery methods, insurance, costs, customs duties, import or export permissions, taxes, and delivery timelines depend on the object, origin, destination, chosen provider, and applicable law. Any arrangements offered will be described for the relevant transaction; no particular shipping method or insurance cover is guaranteed unless expressly confirmed.

The parties must cooperate with lawful export, import, cultural property, wildlife, alcohol, vehicle, and other rules that may apply to a specific object. Blink may decline or pause a transaction if the required documentation or legal conditions are not satisfied.

Unless the relevant transaction terms expressly provide otherwise, the buyer and seller must clarify who is responsible for booking a carrier, packing, transit insurance, export or import permits, customs clearance, duties, taxes, and delivery acceptance. A delivery estimate is not a guarantee, and cross-border movement may be delayed by customs, permits, carrier availability, or circumstances outside Blink's control.

Risk of loss, responsibility for insurance, and transfer of ownership should be set out in the applicable transaction terms or agreed directly between the relevant parties. Do not assume that ownership or risk transfers at a particular moment unless the governing terms or applicable law establish that result.

Some objects cannot lawfully be exported, imported, shipped, or delivered to certain destinations. The transaction may be declined or cancelled where a legal restriction, missing permit, safety concern, or provider restriction prevents completion.

11. Fees and Commercial Terms

Blink may charge a commission or other agreed fee for a successful transaction or for a separately requested service. Applicable fees, their calculation, and the party responsible for paying them will be communicated to the relevant gallery, consignor, or collector before the obligation is incurred.

A consignor's commercial terms may be set out in a separate partnership, onboarding, or consignment agreement. If a separate written agreement conflicts with these general Terms regarding a specific commercial relationship, the separate agreement will govern to the extent of the conflict, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Taxes, delivery costs, customs duties, payment-provider charges, and specialist-service charges may apply where disclosed and legally permitted. Unless the applicable terms say otherwise, each party remains responsible for its own tax reporting and legal obligations.

The applicable object currency will be displayed in the relevant Private Offer Room or transaction details. NGN and USD may be supported for eligible transactions, but the available currency is not guaranteed for every object. You must not calculate or assume a converted amount unless the transaction terms specify the conversion method and applicable fees.

Any fee or commission that applies to a gallery or consignor relationship should be agreed and communicated before the relevant object is offered. Any collector-facing charge should be disclosed before the collector is required to pay it. Nothing in this section authorizes an undisclosed charge or removes any disclosure right granted by applicable law.

12. Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

• Provide false identity, ownership, provenance, condition, or business information;
• Offer counterfeit, stolen, unlawfully obtained, or unlawfully traded objects;
• Misrepresent authority to sell or conceal material restrictions or third-party rights;
• Manipulate collector reputation, impersonate another user, or interfere with account or room access;
• Use the Platform to commit fraud, launder proceeds of crime, evade applicable laws, or facilitate unlawful trade;
• Harass, threaten, or unlawfully discriminate against other users or Blink personnel;
• Attempt to access systems or information without authorization, disrupt the Platform, or misuse other users' information; or
• Deliberately circumvent an agreed transaction or fee arrangement through deception or misuse of information obtained through Blink.

Where reasonably necessary and lawful, Blink may remove content, restrict access, suspend or close accounts, cancel room access, preserve relevant records, or refer suspected unlawful conduct to appropriate authorities. Any response will depend on the circumstances, the applicable terms, and the law.

13. Privacy and Legal Compliance

Blink processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 where applicable.

Users must provide information reasonably requested for account review, identity checks, transaction administration, fraud prevention, or legal compliance. The checks applicable to a user or transaction may vary according to the activity, jurisdiction, object, and service provider involved.

If Blink or a service provider asks for identity or business verification information, submit it only through the designated and appropriate channel. Verification requirements may differ for collectors, galleries, consignors, and particular transactions. Do not misrepresent whether verification is complete or whether you are authorized to act for another person.

Users must comply with the laws that apply to the object and transaction, including any relevant restrictions concerning stolen property, cultural heritage, export controls, sanctions, regulated goods, intellectual property, consumer protection, and data protection. Blink may request further documents or refuse to facilitate an activity where legal or compliance concerns remain unresolved.

14. Disputes and Transaction Concerns

If you believe an object materially differs from its description, a payment or delivery has gone wrong, or another transaction concern has arisen, contact Blink Support promptly using the relevant transaction or support channel. Provide available information and documents so the matter can be reviewed.

Blink may review the relevant listing information, messages, photographs, documentation, payment or delivery records, and statements from the parties. Blink may help facilitate communication or resolution, but does not promise that it can resolve every dispute or that its view replaces a court, regulator, or other body with legal authority.

Any return, cancellation, refund, remedy, or other outcome will depend on the applicable transaction terms, evidence, service-provider terms where relevant, and applicable law. Nothing in these Terms excludes rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Where a dispute relates to condition, description, authenticity, provenance, payment, or delivery, preserve the relevant photographs, documents, correspondence, packaging, and delivery records. Notify Blink and the relevant gallery or consignor promptly, explain the concern, and provide supporting information where available. Do not destroy, alter, or dispose of evidence that may reasonably be relevant to the issue.

Blink may assist communication, request information from the parties, and record the outcome of a review. Unless a separate written agreement and applicable law provide otherwise, Blink's review is not a binding judgment and does not prevent a party from using available legal or regulatory remedies.

There is no general promise that all objects can be returned or that every dispute will result in a refund. At the same time, a listing's condition language or a private agreement cannot remove mandatory rights or remedies that apply by law.

15. Intellectual Property and Platform Content

Unless otherwise stated, Blink's software, branding, page design, and other materials created by or licensed to Blink are owned by or licensed to BLINKMARKETPLACE LIMITED and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Galleries, consignors, and other users retain any rights they hold in their own object images, descriptions, documents, and other submitted materials. By submitting material, you confirm that you have the right to provide it and grant Blink the limited permission needed to host, display, reproduce, and communicate it for Platform operation, object presentation, and related services. Any broader use requires an appropriate legal basis or permission.

16. Platform Availability, Liability, and Governing Law

16.1 Platform Availability

Blink may update, suspend, or change a feature to maintain, protect, or improve the Platform. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability, but will act reasonably in operating the service.

16.2 Marketplace Role

Except where a written agreement or listing expressly provides otherwise, the gallery or consignor is responsible for the object offered and its representations, and Blink provides the marketplace and related facilitation described on the Platform. Blink does not guarantee that an offer will be accepted, an object will sell, or a transaction will meet a user's expectations.

16.3 Liability

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability where doing so would be unlawful. Subject to that rule, Blink is not responsible for losses arising from inaccurate information supplied by a user, a third party's independent actions, or service interruptions beyond reasonable control. This clause does not remove any rights or remedies that applicable law gives you.

16.4 No Exclusion of Mandatory Rights

Nothing in these Terms excludes or restricts a legal right, remedy, warranty, or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted. Where a limitation in these Terms is not enforceable under applicable law, it will apply only to the maximum extent permitted, and the remaining provisions will continue where legally possible.

16.5 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, subject to any mandatory consumer-protection or other law that applies to a particular user or transaction. Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts, unless applicable law or a valid separate agreement provides otherwise.

17. Changes to These Terms

Blink may update these Terms when its services, operating practices, or legal requirements change. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated date. If a change is material and applicable law requires additional notice or consent, Blink will provide that notice or seek consent as required.

Changes will not be used to remove rights that cannot lawfully be removed or to retrospectively alter an already accepted transaction in a way prohibited by applicable law. The terms applicable to a particular transaction should be read with its accepted offer and any transaction-specific agreement.

18. General Provisions

Severability: If a court or competent authority determines that a provision is invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to the extent that they can operate lawfully.

No waiver: If Blink does not immediately enforce a provision, that does not mean Blink has waived the right to enforce it later.

No agency: Except where a separate written agreement says otherwise, these Terms do not create a partnership, employment, joint venture, fiduciary relationship, or authority for one user to bind Blink or another user.

Assignment: You may not transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without Blink's prior written approval. Blink may transfer or reorganize its rights and obligations as part of a lawful business restructuring, provided that applicable legal requirements are met.

Electronic communications: Relevant notices and transaction information may be provided electronically through the Platform, email, or another designated channel, subject to applicable law and any required consent.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable transaction or commercial agreement, describe the terms governing your use of Blink for the subjects they cover.

19. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, collector access, a private offer, gallery partnership, or an accepted transaction, contact Blink using the details below.