Purchase Verification & Liability Agreement

To ensure a **secure and hassle-free experience**, please follow this checklist before purchasing or selling a device through **Digital Upgrade Pro**.

✔ Verify Proof of Ownership

• Request the original receipt or proof of purchase.
• If unavailable, ask where it was purchased and check for order confirmation (email, carrier invoice).
• Confirm if the phone is under warranty (receipt may be required for future claims).

✔ Check the Device Status

• Dial *#06# to get the IMEI number.
• Check the IMEI on IMEI Check Websites to ensure it’s not blacklisted.
• Use Apple’s Activation Lock Status to confirm it’s not iCloud locked.
• Ask the seller to remove their iCloud/Google account before purchasing.

✔ Sign a Bill of Sale

• Include seller’s full name, address, and phone number.
• Include buyer’s full name and contact information.
• Record phone details: Make, model, storage size, color, and IMEI.
• State the sale price and date.
• Confirm the phone is legally owned, with no theft claims or liens.
• Include an **”as-is” clause**, stating the seller is not responsible for future issues.
• Both buyer and seller must sign and date the Bill of Sale.

✔ Pay Safely

• Avoid cash transactions unless meeting in a **public safe location**.
• Use secure payment methods like **PayPal Goods & Services** or credit/debit cards.
• If meeting in person, verify the device at a **carrier store** before paying.
• Never use risky payment methods like **wire transfers or PayPal Friends & Family**.