Vendor Terms
Here’s a **professional Vendor Terms and Conditions** template for your website. You can customize it based on your business type (e.g., marketplace, wholesale portal, etc.).
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## **Vendor Terms and Conditions**
**Effective Date:** \[Insert Date]
These Vendor Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") govern your access to and use of the vendor services provided by **\[Your Company Name]** ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") via our website **\[YourWebsite.com]** ("Platform"). By registering as a vendor or using our platform, you agree to these terms.
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### **1. Vendor Eligibility**
* Vendors must be legally registered entities or individuals above the age of 18.
* You must provide accurate business details and comply with local laws and tax regulations.
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### **2. Product Listings**
* Vendors are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and quality of the products listed.
* We reserve the right to remove or reject any listing that violates our policies.
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### **3. Pricing and Payments**
* Vendors must set competitive, fair, and transparent prices.
* Payment cycles (e.g., weekly/monthly) and commission structures will be communicated during onboarding or via vendor dashboard.
* All applicable taxes are the vendor’s responsibility.
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### **4. Order Fulfillment**
* Vendors must process and ship orders promptly, as per the shipping policies.
* You are responsible for packaging, shipping, and ensuring timely delivery.
* Repeated delays may result in suspension or removal.
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### **5. Returns and Refunds**
* Vendors must clearly state their return/refund policy and honor it.
* You agree to cooperate in resolving customer complaints or disputes.
* In case of non-compliance, refunds may be processed at your expense.
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### **6. Intellectual Property**
* Vendors must have the legal right to sell listed products and use related trademarks or images.
* Counterfeit or infringing products are strictly prohibited and will result in account termination.
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### **7. Prohibited Items**
You may not list or sell:
* Illegal or restricted items
* Hazardous materials
* Items violating intellectual property laws
* Products that breach our content policy
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### **8. Confidentiality**
* Any confidential information shared by either party must not be disclosed to third parties.
* You must protect user data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
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### **9. Termination**
* Either party may terminate this agreement with written notice.
* Upon termination, outstanding dues must be settled and listings will be removed.
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### **10. Limitation of Liability**
* We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to vendor services.
* Our liability is limited to the fees paid to us in the last 30 days before the dispute.
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### **11. Governing Law**
* This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of **\[Your Jurisdiction/State/Country]**.
* Disputes shall be resolved through arbitration or in the courts of \[Your City/Country].
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### **12. Changes to Terms**
We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform implies your acceptance of the revised terms.
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**By registering or continuing as a vendor, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms and Conditions.**
If you have any questions, please contact us at: **\[[support@yourwebsite.com](mailto:support@yourwebsite.com)]**
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