Seller Policy
Effective June 2026 · Last updated 2026-06-20
Built on trust. Your earnings are protected and released after every buyer's return window closes — automatically.
1. Eligibility
- Sellers must be registered Indian businesses with valid GST and PAN.
- Verification includes: business name, GSTIN, address proof, bank account, owner KYC.
- We may reject or pause an account at any time for fraud, IP infringement, or repeated quality issues.
2. Payment hold — IMPORTANT
- Allsale collects the full order amount from the buyer at checkout via Stripe.
- Your earnings are HELD in escrow until the return window closes (typically 14 days after delivery).
- After the return window, your earnings are released to your Shiprocket payout wallet (or bank if configured).
- This protects buyers from non-delivery and protects sellers from chargebacks after dispatch.
3. When you DON'T get paid
- Order cancelled by buyer before dispatch — 100% refund to buyer, no payout to seller.
- Order cancelled by you (out of stock etc.) — 100% refund to buyer, plus a 5% inconvenience fee may apply.
- Order lost in transit — Shiprocket insurance kicks in; you still get paid once insurance settles.
- Buyer returns the item with valid reason (wrong/damaged/not as described) — full refund to buyer, you don't get paid for that item.
- Buyer returns with invalid reason — payout proceeds normally after Allsale review.
- Chargeback raised by buyer — payment frozen until resolution. If you win the dispute, payout resumes.
4. Marketplace commission
- Allsale takes 12% commission on the product price (excluding shipping).
- Shiprocket shipping cost is passed through at actual cost.
- Payment processor fee (Stripe ~2.9%) is borne by Allsale.
5. Listing standards
- Photos must be your own or licensed. No watermarks of competitors.
- Descriptions must be accurate. Misleading listings (wrong material, wrong size, fake brand) are grounds for delisting.
- Prohibited categories: counterfeits, weapons, drugs, hazardous materials, restricted exports.
6. Fulfilment timelines
- You must dispatch within 2 business days of receiving the order.
- Repeated delays (>3 in 30 days) may result in account suspension.
- Use the Bulk Upload feature to keep inventory accurate.
7. Returns handling
- You'll receive a notification when a buyer requests a return.
- You have 48 hours to approve or dispute the return.
- Disputes go to Allsale review — we'll evaluate evidence (photos/videos) and decide within 5 business days.
8. Cancellation handling
- Buyer can cancel for free until the order is marked 'shipped'.
- After dispatch, cancellation is treated as a return.
- You can refuse a return only with clear evidence (e.g. wrong item claimed but tracking shows correct item delivered).
9. Payouts schedule
- Payouts process every Tuesday for orders whose return window has closed.
- Minimum payout: ₹1,000.
- Failed payouts (wrong bank details) retry the next cycle. No fees.
10. Termination
- You can leave anytime — your pending orders complete, your final payout processes 14 days after the last delivery.
- We may terminate immediately for fraud, IP violations, or repeated quality complaints.
Questions? Email listing@allsale.co.nz
