Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: March 2026

Welcome to Tortoises For Sale. By using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions.

1. The Platform

Tortoises For Sale acts solely as a venue (marketplace) to allow users to offer, sell, and buy tortoises. We are not a party to any transaction between buyers and sellers. We do not own, inspect, or handle the animals listed.

2. Selling Rules & Animal Welfare

• Article 10 Certificates: Sellers must comply with UK CITES regulations. Any Appendix A species (e.g., Hermann's, Spur-thighed) advertised for sale MUST have a valid Article 10 Certificate (DEFRA/APHA). You agree to provide this certificate number in your listing.
• No Shipping: Live animals must not be sent via standard post (e.g., Royal Mail). They must be collected in person or transported via a licensed specialist animal courier.
• Age Restriction: You must be at least 18 years old to use this site.
• Welfare: We reserve the right to remove any listing where the animal appears unwell, is being kept in unsuitable conditions, or if the sale violates the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

3. Buying Rules

Buyers are responsible for checking the health of the animal and validity of documents (Article 10) before parting with money. We strongly recommend visiting the tortoise in person before purchase.

4. User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate our policies, including posting scams, spam, or abusive messages.

5. Limitation of Liability

Tortoises For Sale shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of the service. We accept no responsibility for the health of animals sold or the conduct of any user.

6. Content & Copyright

By posting images and text, you grant us a non-exclusive right to display that content. You confirm that you own the copyright to any photos you upload.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

If you have any questions, please Contact Us.