Seller Agreement
Last updated July 21, 2024
1. INTRODUCTION
This Seller Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between you ("Seller", "you", or "your") and COMMUNITY PROJECT ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). This Agreement governs your access to and use of our marketplace services for selling products through our platform.
By registering as a seller on our platform, you agree to be bound by this Agreement and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of this Agreement, you may not register as a seller or use our services.
2. ELIGIBILITY
To become a seller on our platform, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid email address and phone number
- Provide accurate and complete information during registration
- Have a valid bank account or payment method to receive payments
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
We reserve the right to reject any seller application or terminate any seller account at our sole discretion.
3. SELLER ACCOUNT
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Update your information promptly if any changes occur
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Not share your account credentials with any third party
- Not create more than one seller account without our express permission
4. PRODUCT LISTINGS
When listing products on our platform, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information about your products
- Upload clear and representative images of your products
- Set fair and competitive prices
- Accurately describe the condition of your products
- Specify any applicable shipping restrictions or requirements
- Maintain adequate inventory to fulfill orders
- Update product listings promptly if any changes occur
We reserve the right to remove any product listings that violate this Agreement or our community guidelines.
5. PROHIBITED ITEMS
You may not list or sell the following items on our platform:
- Illegal items or items that promote illegal activities
- Counterfeit or unauthorized replica items
- Items that infringe on intellectual property rights
- Hazardous, dangerous, or recalled items
- Weapons, firearms, or ammunition
- Drugs, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia
- Adult content or sexually explicit materials
- Items that promote hate, violence, or discrimination
- Personal information or data
- Any other items prohibited by law or our policies
6. FEES AND PAYMENTS
By selling on our platform, you agree to pay the following fees:
- A commission fee of 15% on each successful sale
- Any applicable payment processing fees
- Any applicable shipping fees if using our shipping services
Payments for your sales will be processed according to the following schedule:
- Funds will be available for payout 7 days after a successful delivery
- Minimum payout amount is $20
- Payouts are processed within 3-5 business days
We reserve the right to withhold payments if we suspect fraudulent activity or violations of this Agreement.
7. ORDER FULFILLMENT
When you receive an order, you agree to:
- Process and fulfill the order within the timeframe specified in your listing
- Package items securely and appropriately
- Provide tracking information when available
- Communicate promptly with customers regarding any issues or delays
- For local pickup items, coordinate with the customer and our store for a smooth pickup process
Failure to fulfill orders in a timely and professional manner may result in penalties, including account suspension or termination.
8. RETURNS AND REFUNDS
You agree to comply with our returns and refunds policy, which includes:
- Accepting returns for items that are damaged, defective, or significantly different from their description
- Processing refunds promptly when returns are approved
- Communicating clearly with customers about return procedures
- Bearing the cost of return shipping for items that are damaged, defective, or significantly different from their description
We reserve the right to process refunds on your behalf if you fail to address valid customer complaints.
9. RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Customers may leave ratings and reviews for your products and services. You agree to:
- Not manipulate ratings or reviews through fake accounts or incentives
- Not harass or intimidate customers who leave negative reviews
- Address customer concerns professionally and constructively
We reserve the right to remove ratings or reviews that violate our policies or appear to be fraudulent.
10. TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate your seller account if:
- You violate any terms of this Agreement
- You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- You receive consistently poor ratings or reviews
- You fail to fulfill orders or process refunds
- You provide false or misleading information
- You are inactive for an extended period
You may terminate your seller account at any time by contacting us, subject to fulfilling any outstanding orders and obligations.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising out of or relating to your use of our platform or this Agreement.
Our total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of fees we have collected from you in the six months preceding the claim.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless COMMUNITY PROJECT and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your violation of this Agreement
- Your products or listings
- Your interactions with customers
- Your violation of any laws or regulations
- Your violation of any third-party rights
13. MODIFICATIONS
We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time by posting the revised version on our website. Your continued use of our platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement.
We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes to this Agreement.
14. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Fulton County, Indiana.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions or concerns about this Agreement, please contact us at:
COMMUNITY PROJECT
2318 E. State Road 14
Rochester, IN 46975
United States
Phone: (574) 223-4253
Email: support@communityprojectonline.com