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Marketplace Seller Terms (Retailers)

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Marketplace Seller Terms (Retailers)

Terms for retailers who list, sell, and fulfill orders through Epepea.

Eligibility and onboarding

  • You must have authority to operate the retail business and to enter these terms on behalf of the retailer.
  • You must provide accurate business information and keep it updated.
  • We may require verification and may suspend onboarding where risk controls require it.

Listings, pricing, and inventory

  • Maintain accurate product information (names, variants, packaging, images, and descriptions).
  • Maintain accurate pricing, compare-at pricing, promotions, and taxes where applicable.
  • Keep stock levels and availability status up to date to avoid cancellations and disputes.
  • Only list items you are authorized to sell and that comply with the Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy.

Order acceptance and fulfillment

  • Process orders promptly and within retailer service windows.
  • Support substitutions and partial fulfillment where enabled by the platform workflow.
  • Provide accurate pickup readiness and delivery handoff details.
  • Provide proof of fulfillment where required (receipts, packing photos, or confirmation events).

Delivery, pickup, and handoff

  • If you offer delivery, you must comply with your delivery policy settings and service coverage areas.
  • If using delivery partners, ensure safe handoff and accurate order packaging.
  • If offering pickup, ensure pickup instructions and hours are accurate.

Quality standards and customer experience

  • Fulfill orders with quality products and correct variants.
  • Handle expiry dates, fragile items, and regulated goods appropriately.
  • Address customer issues promptly through the platform support and dispute processes.

Fees, payouts, and settlements

  • Platform fees may apply and can include delivery-related fees, service fees, or payment processing costs.
  • Payout timing may depend on fulfillment completion and dispute/chargeback windows.
  • We may place holds or reserves to manage fraud and chargeback risk.

Returns, refunds, and disputes

  • You must cooperate with return/refund investigations and provide supporting evidence.
  • You may be responsible for refunds in cases of incorrect items, quality failures, or policy violations.
  • Chargebacks and payment reversals may result in deductions from payouts where applicable.

Compliance and prohibited items

  • Do not list prohibited or restricted items without the required licenses and approvals.
  • Comply with applicable consumer protection, labeling, and safety laws.

Termination and enforcement

  • We may restrict listings or suspend access for repeated cancellations, abuse, or policy violations.
  • We may remove content that violates platform rules or law.
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