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Terms of Service
Last updated: March 2025
GoatAcquisition.com is a domain acquisition and domain brokerage service. By using our site or services, you agree to these terms. Our Privacy Policy describes how we handle your data.
1. Agreement
By using GoatAcquisition.com (“we,” “us,” “the Service”) and submitting a domain acquisition request, a domain for brokerage (selling), or otherwise engaging our services, you agree to these Terms of Service. GoatAcquisition is a domain acquisition and domain brokerage service operated as part of the GoatNames ecosystem. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Services
We provide (a) domain acquisition services - research, outreach, negotiation, and coordination of domain transfers for clients who want to acquire a domain - and (b) domain brokerage services - finding qualified buyers, negotiating on behalf of sellers, and coordinating sales for domain owners who want to sell. We may act as an intermediary so that the buyer’s identity remains confidential (stealth acquisition) where requested. All transactions are completed through Escrow.com or another agreed escrow provider. We do not hold funds; Escrow.com (or the chosen provider) handles payment and transfer.
3. Fees and Commission
Acquisition (buying): Our commission is 10% of the acquisition price for acquisitions up to $25,000, and $2,500 plus 7.5% for acquisitions above $25,000. Minimum acquisition request is $5,000. There are no upfront fees, retainers, or monthly charges; we are paid only upon successful acquisition. Brokerage (selling): Our commission is 20% of the final sale price when your domain is successfully sold. Minimum brokerage request is $5,000. There are no upfront fees, no listing fee, and no engagement fee; we are paid only when the sale closes through Escrow.com. Specific terms for your engagement may be confirmed in writing.
4. Escrow
All transactions must be completed through Escrow.com (or another escrow service we agree to in writing). You agree to comply with the escrow provider’s terms and to complete the transaction in good faith once terms are agreed.
5. Your Obligations
You represent that you have the authority to request and fund an acquisition, or to list and sell a domain through our brokerage (including ownership or right to transfer the domain). You will provide accurate information and respond in a timely manner to requests related to the acquisition or sale. You will not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
6. No Guarantee
We do not guarantee that we will be able to acquire any particular domain or that any domain listed for brokerage will sell. Outcomes depend on the willingness of the current owner (acquisition), buyer demand and terms (brokerage), and other factors. We will use reasonable efforts in line with our professional standards.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the amount of commission you have paid us for the specific acquisition or sale in question. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
8. Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us via our Contact page.