Buy and sell within your campus community

Find great deals on books, furniture and more. Safe, secure, and exclusive to verified students.

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Why Choose Handoff?

Verified students only

We verify everyone with a school email so you always know who you’re dealing with.

Campus-Only Access

Handoff is limited to your college, making every listing local and relevant to your campus life.

Handoff Protection

When you buy tickets with Handoff Protected, your money is held securely until you confirm you’ve received them.

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Support

Need help with an order, listing, or your account? We’re here to help.

Contact

Email: support@handoffmarketplace.com

Response window: within 24 hours of receipt confirmation.

Common Issues

Didn’t get the verification email?

Check spam/promotions, then resend. Still stuck? Email us from your .edu address with your school and username.

Dispute a ticket purchase (Handoff Protected)

Send screenshots of the listing, in-app messages, and payment proof. Funds are held until delivery is confirmed.

Delete or change my account

Email us from your registered address with the request. We’ll verify and confirm.

Safety & Policies

  • Verified students only (.edu email required).
  • Campus-only access keeps listings local.
  • Ticket purchases via Handoff Protected are released only after you confirm delivery.

Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy. This explains what data we collect and how we use it.

1. What We Collect

Name, .edu email, profile info, listings, messages, and device data. Payment info handled by Stripe/Venmo (not stored by us). Self-reported location for listings.

2. How We Use Info

Verify student identity, process payments, prevent fraud, improve performance, and send transactional emails.

3. What We Don’t Do

No real-time tracking. We do not sell or rent your personal data.

4. Sharing

Shared only with payment processors, hosting/analytics providers, or law enforcement if required.

5. Your Rights

Request deletion or access to your data anytime at support@handoffmarketplace.com.

6. Data Security

We use modern encryption and safeguards, but no system is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Not for users under 13. Accounts discovered under 13 will be deleted.

Terms of Service

Welcome to Handoff, operated by Handoff App LLC. By creating an account or using the app, you agree to these Terms.

1. Who Can Use Handoff

18+, or 13+ with parental consent; current college student with verified .edu email; lawful use only.

2. Account Requirements

Verify your .edu email. You are responsible for your account activity. We may suspend accounts for violations.

3. What You Can and Can't Sell

No illegal or stolen goods. In-person and digital exchanges allowed. Price gouging may result in bans.

4. Messaging & Transactions

Buyers and sellers can message in-app. Confirm payment and delivery carefully before completing a sale.

5. Payments & Payouts

Payments via Stripe and Venmo. Sellers are paid manually within 24h after buyer confirmation or review.

6. Disputes

Either party may report issues with screenshots. Our review decisions are final.

7. Bans & Termination

We may ban users for fraud, harassment, or violations. Banned users cannot rejoin.

8. Liability Disclaimer

Handoff is not liable for scams or failed transactions. Use the app at your own risk.

9. Changes

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use means you accept updates.