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Assunto: Cancelamento do contrato Opensea

Senhora, Senhor,

Notifico através desta a minha decisão de pôr termo ao contrato relativo ao serviço Opensea.
Esta notificação constitui uma vontade firme, clara e inequívoca de cancelar o contrato, com efeito na primeira data possível ou de acordo com o prazo contratual aplicável.

Solicito que tome todas as medidas úteis para:
– cessar toda a faturação a partir da data efetiva de cancelamento;
– confirmar-me por escrito a boa tomada em conta deste pedido;
– e, se for o caso, transmitir-me o extrato final ou a confirmação de saldo.

Este cancelamento é-lhe dirigido por correio eletrónico certificado. O envio, a datação e a integridade do conteúdo estão estabelecidos, o que faz dele um escrito comprovativo que responde às exigências da prova eletrónica. Dispõe portanto de todos os elementos necessários para proceder ao tratamento regular deste cancelamento, de acordo com os princípios aplicáveis em matéria de notificação escrita e de liberdade contratual.

De acordo com as regras relativas à proteção de dados pessoais, solicito também:
– que elimine todos os meus dados não necessários às suas obrigações legais ou contabilísticas;
– que encerre qualquer espaço pessoal associado;
– e que me confirme a eliminação efetiva dos dados segundo os direitos aplicáveis em matéria de proteção da vida privada.

Conservo uma cópia integral desta notificação assim como a prova de envio.

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How to Cancel Opensea: Step-by-Step Guide

What is Opensea

OpenSea is a decentralised digital marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other blockchain-based digital assets. The platform facilitates listings, private reservations and secondary-market sales across multiple chains, and it operates by routing transactions through users' self-custodial wallets and smart contracts rather than holding custody of assets. Market mechanics include platform fees on sales, minting fees for primary drops and network gas fees for on-chain operations; private or reserved listings are supported as a mechanism to restrict sales to a designated wallet address.

Customer experience with cancellations

What users report

Users commonly report that cancelling a live listing on OpenSea requires an on-chain action that triggers a blockchain transaction and usually a network fee. Several community posts describe cases where wallet confirmations fail or hardware wallet interactions block the cancellation transaction, leaving listings active until the transaction is completed.

Community feedback also documents that bulk cancellation tools exist but have chain limitations; some users report the bulk cancel feature worked for Ethereum but did not cancel listings on other chains in their wallets. There are also reports of listings persisting after transferring an NFT out of the wallet that created the listing, sometimes creating low-price listings that can be exploited if the asset is returned to the same wallet.

Recurring issues and practical takeaways

Recurring problems cited by users include unpredictable gas costs at cancellation time, failed wallet confirmations (particularly with hardware wallets), and confusion about who can revoke listing approvals. OpenSea's design means only the listing originator can revoke an on-chain order; the platform itself cannot unilaterally cancel orders on behalf of users.

Community tips emphasise retaining blockchain evidence (transaction hashes, timestamps), checking chain-specific behaviour for the particular listing and considering on-chain revocation tools with caution because third-party services are not guaranteed by the marketplace.

How cancellations typically work for Opensea listings

Legal and operational framework: a listing is an authorisation recorded on-chain that permits a counterparty to transfer funds and receive the token under the listed terms. Cancelling that authorisation normally requires executing a blockchain transaction that makes the order unfulfillable. From a contract-law perspective, this is an unilateral revocation of a transfer approval recorded on the ledger rather than a conventional off-chain contract rescission.

Notice, timing and proration: OpenSea does not operate subscriptions for listing services that trigger pro rata refunds in the traditional sense. Fees charged by the marketplace are set at the time of successful sale; for routine listing cancellations there is no automatic platform refund because the primary cost relevant to cancelling is the variable network transaction fee.

Cooling-off periods and refunds: statutory consumer rights for digital content may apply to transactions that fall within consumer law, but the practical effect depends on payment method and whether the platform or a third-party payment processor handled the transaction. Crypto payments are generally irreversible on-chain which complicates statutory refund mechanics. For payment-card transactions routed through fiat onramps, consumer protections tied to card schemes and Australian Consumer Law can be relevant.

Legal and consumer-rights considerations for Opensea transactions

Contracts and jurisdiction: OpenSea is a multi-jurisdictional web3 platform; terms of service typically specify dispute-resolution clauses and governing law. Enforcing consumer-rights remedies against an overseas platform can raise jurisdictional and practical enforcement issues. Check contractual clauses that limit remedies or choose specific forums for disputes.

Australian Consumer Law (ACL) applicability: ACL consumer guarantees extend to digital content and services supplied to Australian consumers. Where a sale or service delivered via OpenSea is within ACL scope, remedies such as refund, replacement or repair may exist for major failures. Nevertheless, the irreversible nature of crypto settlement and cross-border platform structure can make recovery practically difficult.

Common pitfalls and warnings specific to Opensea

  • Blockchain immutability: On-chain orders persist unless properly revoked by the order originator; this is a technical constraint rather than a discretionary customer-service choice.
  • Gas volatility: Cancellation requires a transaction; network fees are variable and may exceed the commercial benefit of cancelling low-value listings.
  • Chain differences: Bulk cancellation tools may be chain-limited; a bulk cancel for one chain does not always affect listings on other chains.
  • Hardware wallet friction: Some reports indicate hardware wallet confirmations can block or delay cancellation transactions, increasing the window when a listing remains fillable.
  • Third-party tools: Revocation or allowance-management services exist but are third-party and not guaranteed by the marketplace. Use such services only after assessing security and contractual risk.

Documentation checklist

  • Transaction evidence: keep transaction hashes and block timestamps for the listing creation and any cancellation attempt.
  • Asset identifiers: record token contract address and token ID.
  • Sale terms: capture recorded listing price, reserve conditions and expiration metadata.
  • Wallet records: ledger signatures or wallet confirmation logs that demonstrate attempted revocation.
  • Platform notices: store screenshots or saved pages showing listing status and any system messages (including error messages).
  • Payment receipts: where a fiat on-ramp or card was used, retain the payment receipt and any processor identifier.
  • Timestamps: keep a contemporaneous, dated log of all relevant actions and observations.

Practical dispute and refund considerations

When a transaction involves fiat onramps or cards, chargeback options and payment-processor dispute mechanisms may be available; however, these are governed by the card schemes and the processor's rules. Crypto-settled purchases are final by design, which limits typical refund or chargeback remedies.

From a contractual perspective, assert statutory rights where there is a qualifying consumer supply. Remedies under ACL apply to digital goods that are faulty or not as described, but pursuing remedies against a platform domiciled overseas can involve extra steps and complexity.

Tables: fees and marketplace comparison

OpenSea: example sale A$1,000Amount
Sale priceA$1,000
OpenSea marketplace fee (0.5% typical)A$5 (0.5%)
Seller net before gas and royaltiesA$995 (approx)
Network gas feesVaries - Varies

Notes: marketplace fee percentage and minting fees are sourced from OpenSea materials; network fees depend on blockchain and congestion.

MarketplaceTypical sale feePrivate listing fee policy
OpenSea0.5% per sale (typical)Private listings currently may carry a reduced OpenSea platform fee; platform fee policies can change.
FoundationVariable up to 15% (primary may be higher)Private/reserved sales handled under platform terms; fees vary.
Other marketplaces (representative)0% to 15% depending on platform and chainPolicies differ; compare fee routing and royalty enforcement.

Dispute strategy and evidence that helps

Frame disputes around verifiable on-chain data and payment receipts. For card-based purchases, compile processor identifiers and merchant descriptors to support chargeback or complaint processes. For crypto-settled transactions, focus on immutable ledger evidence and contemporaneous logs showing attempted revocation and any wallet errors.

Where consumer-law remedies are invoked, reference the relevant statutory guarantee and supply evidence that the product or service failed to meet advertised standards. Keep written records of all interactions and preserved pages showing the applicable terms of sale.

Address

  • Address: 228 Park Ave S, PMB 42684, New York, NY, USA

What to do after cancelling Opensea

After you have recorded the cancellation attempt, monitor the blockchain for the revocation transaction hash and confirm the order is no longer fillable on the relevant chain. Maintain the documentation checklist items and retain copies of each record for dispute timelines and tax reporting.

Next, reassess security settings for the wallet and authorisations that grant contract approvals; consider regular audits of approvals and plan for the possibility of future on-chain revocations when listing assets. Finally, consult an adviser about ACL remedies and cross-border enforcement options if a significant value is at stake.

FAQ

Cancelling a private listing on Opensea may require an on-chain operation, which can incur gas fees. It's advisable to check the current gas prices on the blockchain before proceeding.

Private listings on Opensea can remain active for a minimum of approximately 15 minutes and a maximum of up to 6 months, depending on the listing flow.

When cancelling a listing, ensure you document the transaction by preserving blockchain evidence such as transaction hashes, timestamps, and wallet addresses. This will help in case of any disputes.

Users often report confusion when cancelling older listings due to prior approvals remaining valid on-chain, and some encounter unexpected residual active listings after transferring assets between wallets.

If you face difficulties, check the official documentation for guidance on cancellation procedures, and consider sending a written request via registered postal mail to ensure you have proof of your cancellation attempt.