Community Guidelines

Last updated: July 26, 2026

The short version: everyone here is a fellow Commodore. You'll see these people in Rand, in class, and at the gym for years. Trade like it.

Be respectful

Haggling is fine; being a jerk is not. No harassment, hate speech, discrimination, or personal attacks — in listings, messages, or reviews. Disagreements about price or condition happen; keep them civil or walk away from the deal.

List honestly

  • Use real photos of the actual item — not stock images.
  • Describe condition accurately: "mini-fridge, 2 years old, small dent, works fine" beats a surprise at pickup.
  • Price it clearly, or mark it free. Don't bait-and-switch.
  • Mark items sold once they're gone so nobody wastes a trip.

Honor your commitments

When you agree on a price and a meetup time, show up. If your plans change, message the other person as early as you can — a two-sentence heads-up preserves your reputation. Chronic no-shows get reported, rated accordingly, and eventually removed.

Keep prohibited items off the platform

No weapons, alcohol, drugs, vapes, recalled or hazardous goods, counterfeits, stolen property, or anything against Vanderbilt policy or the law. The full list is in the Terms of Service. When in doubt: if you couldn't have it in your dorm room, don't list it here.

Report bad actors

See a scammy listing, a prohibited item, harassment, or something that just feels off? Use the "Report this listing" link at the bottom of any listing page, or email admin@commodorecleanout.com. Reports are private — the seller never learns who reported. We review every report and remove listings and accounts that break the rules.

One more thing

This platform exists to keep good stuff on campus and out of dumpsters during move-out. Giving things away is just as valued as selling them — the free section is the heart of the site. Also read the Safety Tips before your first meetup.

CommodoreCleanout is a student-built project. These pages are written in plain English from standard startup templates and are not legal advice — for legal questions, talk to an actual lawyer. Questions about anything here: admin@commodorecleanout.com.