Trade-In Terms and Conditions

Updated July 26, 2025

Online Customers

The following terms and conditions shall govern your rights and obligations as a participant in the trade-in program (the “Program”) of Phobio, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, and its related entities and affiliates (collectively, referred to as “Phobio”). By participating in the Program, you expressly agree to the terms and conditions set forth below (the “Agreement”).

Ownership and Authority to Trade-In

You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and the sole and rightful owner of the Device bearing the specifications, serial number, and model number which you have offered for trade-in (the “Device”). You further represent and warrant that:

  1. you have the power and authority to enter into this agreement;
  2. you have full authority to sell or otherwise dispose of the Device;
  3. the Device(s) is (are) not counterfeit, stolen or fraudulent;
  4. the Device(s) does (do) not violate any law, statute, ordinance, or regulation.

Device Quantity Limitations

Phobio’s trade-in program is designed for individual consumer use. You may not submit more than ten (10) devices for trade-in within a 30-day period through this platform. If you wish to trade in more than ten (10) devices, please visit business.phobio.com to request a bulk quote tailored for businesses and high-volume submissions.

Phobio reserves the right to reject, limit, or cancel any trade-in submissions involving large quantities of devices from a single user or business that violate this policy. Additionally, Phobio may, at its sole discretion, limit the number of devices accepted from any individual or entity if such activity is deemed inconsistent with the intended use of the Program.

Devices with Outstanding Payments

Devices that are finance-locked (i.e., devices with outstanding balances, installment plans, or other financial obligations with carriers) are not eligible for trade-in. By participating in the Program, you represent and warrant that your device is fully paid off and free of any financial encumbrances.

Phobio reserves the right to downgrade the trade-in value of finance-locked devices or to reject such devices entirely. If your device is determined to be finance-locked during the inspection process, Phobio may adjust your quote accordingly or return the device at our discretion.

Deactivation and Personal Data

You agree to deactivate all services to your Device and remove any and all codes (including without limitation removing user locks, passwords, and/or turn off/deactivating the “Find My Device” feature) that may prevent Phobio from having the ability to use, recycle, resell or dispose of the Device. In addition, you acknowledge that it is your sole responsibility to remove all personal data (e.g., files, photos, videos, music, etc.) from the Device. You agree that Phobio is not responsible for the loss or destruction of the hardware, software, files, or media containing any personal data left on or in the Device. All devices will be erased of customer data during the inspection process. You understand and agree that you will not be able to recover any data or files stored within the Device.

Accuracy of Information

You agree that all information you provide about the Device for trade-in, as well as information you have or will provide about yourself, is true, accurate, and complete.

Prompt Shipment

You agree to ship the Device to the address provided so that it arrives within TRADE QUOTE DURATION (noted above as 21 days) of accepting the estimate. If the Device is not received within the TRADE QUOTE DURATION of the TRADE DATE, then Phobio has the right to revise or withdraw the estimate for the trade-in of the Device.

Shipping

When packing your Device, be sure to include all materials you told us about when we calculated your quote. Failure to include any items you told us about when the quote was calculated, or sending us a Device that does not match your original description, may impact the final value of your Device and may result in a recalculated quote. Any Device that is materially damaged or that does not match the Device on the trade-in quote may be returned to you or recycled by Phobio. Any other Device not accepted by Phobio may be returned to you or recycled by Phobio.

Inspection

All Devices are inspected upon receipt by Phobio. Phobio has the option to accept or deny a Device. There may be instances when Phobio recalculates the original quote for the Device. If the Device is as described, with all materials described, and sent to Phobio in a timely manner (within the TRADE QUOTE DURATION), Phobio will honor the quote made for your Device and queue your trade for payment processing. Packing and shipping recommendations must be followed in order to avoid possible damage or loss. In the event Phobio recalculates the quote, you shall have the option of accepting or rejecting the new quote. Phobio will give you a set ADJUSTED TRADE QUARANTINE duration (noted above as 14 days), from the day Phobio recalculates the quote, to accept or reject the new quote. If you choose to accept the new quote, your trade will be immediately queued for processing payment. If you do not indicate acceptance or rejection of the new quote within the ADJUSTED TRADE QUARANTINE, the new quote will be automatically declined. If you choose to reject the new quote, Phobio will return the Device to you at the address from which it was originally sent.

Device Returns

Once a revised offer has been rejected or declined, Phobio will ship the Device back to the customer’s address on file free of charge. For security reasons, the Device will have all data erased from it before its return, and the Device and its unique serial number may not be submitted again for trade or trade value quote through this program.

Transfer of Ownership

Upon receipt and acceptance of the device by Phobio, you agree to transfer all rights and title of the device to Phobio in exchange for the quoted trade-in value, provided the device matches the details submitted in the trade-in request.

Final Transaction

You acknowledge and agree that the trade-in transaction is final and cannot be canceled or rescinded by you after your Device is received by Phobio, unless Phobio contacts you to provide notification that your description of the Device was inconsistent with Phobio’s evaluation of your Device and the quote.

Payment – Virtual Visa® Reward

The Virtual Visa® Reward is issued by Sutton Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and can be used wherever Visa Debit cards are accepted. Terms and conditions apply.

Other Terms and Conditions

Phobio reserves the right to takes steps Phobio believes are reasonably necessary or appropriate to enforce and/or verify compliance with any part of these Terms and Conditions (including but not limited to Phobio’s right to cooperate with any legal process relating to your use of the trade-in program, and/or a third-party claim that your Device is unlawful and/or infringes such third party’s rights). You agree that Phobio has the right, without liability to you, to disclose any Device registration data and/or account information to law enforcement authorities, government officials, and/or a third party, as Phobio believes is reasonably necessary or appropriate to enforce and/or verify compliance with any part of these Terms and Conditions.

Release of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you hereby release Phobio from any liability related to the transfer, shipment, or evaluation of your device, including but not limited to the deletion or retention of data, trade-in valuation, or the non-return of your device once received by Phobio. Phobio is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to the device during transit. However, we will file a claim with the shipping carrier on your behalf in the event of a lost or damaged package. Any reimbursement will be issued to you, up to the maximum amount allowed by the carrier’s policy.

Privacy Policy

All information collected by Phobio will be used to process your transaction or be used to contact you. All personal information will be treated as strictly confidential and will be stored on a secure server. Phobio will not distribute your personal data to third parties. Review the full Privacy Policy