Platform Role: Deposit Guardian is an Australian platform providing secure secure settlement services, fraud detection tools and verification services for high-value machinery and vehicle transactions. We are a platform provider only — we do not act as a licensed motor dealer, warrantor or financial advisor.
Age & Authority: To use Deposit Guardian you must be at least 18 years of age and either hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) or provide verified identity documentation.
Agreement: By registering or using our services you confirm you have read, understood and agree to these Terms in full.
How It Works: The Deposit Guardian Digital Vault is a secure Digital Vault service. When a buyer initiates a transaction, funds are held securely and are not released to the seller until the buyer confirms acceptance or the inspection period expires.
Inspection Period: At checkout both parties agree to an inspection period of between 1 and 30 calendar days. During this time the buyer may physically inspect the machine and raise any disputes.
When you click "Release Payment" you are confirming you have inspected and accepted the machine. This action is irrevocable — funds are immediately released to the seller. Do not release funds until you are completely satisfied.
Disputes: To freeze funds and trigger a dispute, the buyer must provide documented evidence showing the machine differs materially from the listing. Disputes must be raised before the inspection period expires.
Vault Fees: Vault fees are charged to the buyer at the time of initiating the transaction and are non-refundable once the transaction has been initiated.
By using Deposit Guardian you agree that you will not:
- Commit, encourage or facilitate fraudulent, abusive or illegal activity
- Transmit viruses, trojans or malicious code designed to harm the platform
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the platform or its systems
- Provide false or misleading information in any transaction or listing
- Circumvention: Attempt to bypass the Deposit Guardian vault to complete a transaction offline or avoid platform fees
Enforcement: Deposit Guardian reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate any account found to be in violation of these rules without notice or refund.
The Deposit Guardian Scanner is a free Chrome extension that helps buyers detect potential fraud on machinery listings across 17+ Australian platforms. The scanner provides a trust score, VIN detection and scam flag analysis.
Free Scans: New users receive 5 free scans. Additional scans are available on a pay-per-scan or monthly subscription basis.
Limitations: The scanner provides analysis based on publicly available listing data. Results are indicative only and do not constitute a guarantee that a listing is legitimate. Always verify machines in person before purchasing.
Platform Only: Deposit Guardian provides a payment platform and verification tools. We are not a party to any transaction between buyers and sellers and are not responsible for the quality, safety or fitness for purpose of any machinery.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, Deposit Guardian's total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the total fees paid by you to Deposit Guardian in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Consumer Guarantees: Nothing in these Terms excludes any right or remedy implied or imposed by the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be lawfully excluded or limited.
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use and storage of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
Deposit Guardian does not, and will never, sell user data to third parties, data brokers or advertising networks.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any unresolved disputes shall be referred to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) where applicable, or the courts of Queensland.
Before initiating formal proceedings both parties agree to attempt resolution through good faith negotiation for at least 14 days.
We may update these Terms at any time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email at least 14 days before they take effect.
Questions about these Terms: support@depositguardian.com · 0421 992 122 · Hervey Bay, Queensland