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Payment Policy

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Here’s a detailed Payment Terms draft for Kenibe Marketplace, structured clearly for your Vendors and Customers:

Kenibe Marketplace – Payment Terms

Effective Date: 26/04/2025

These Payment Terms outline how payments, payouts, commissions, and related financial transactions are handled on Kenibe Marketplace (“we,” “our,” “us”).

By using Kenibe Marketplace as a Vendor or Customer, you agree to these Payment Terms in addition to our general Terms and Conditions.

1. Payment Processing

  • All payments for products purchased on Kenibe Marketplace must be made through our approved payment gateways, such as [insert gateways, e.g., Paystack, Flutterwave, PayPal, etc.].
  • We do not allow offline transactions between Vendors and Customers for purchases initiated on the Platform.
  • Kenibe Marketplace acts as an intermediary by collecting payment from Customers on behalf of Vendors.

2. Payment by Customers

  • Customers must pay the full price (including shipping, taxes, or additional charges if any) at the time of checkout.
  • Orders will only be confirmed once payment is successfully processed.
  • Payment methods accepted may include debit/credit cards, bank transfers, and mobile money, depending on the Customer’s location.

3. Vendor Payouts

  • After a successful sale, Kenibe Marketplace will hold the Customer’s payment in escrow until:
    • The Vendor confirms that the item has been shipped or delivered.
    • A reasonable time has passed with no dispute raised by the Customer.
  • Payout Schedule:
    • Vendor payouts will be processed [Insert Schedule: e.g., every 7 days, every 14 days] after order completion, minus applicable fees.
  • Payout Methods:
    • Payouts will be made to the Vendor’s registered bank account or preferred payout method provided during Vendor registration.

4. Commission and Fees

  • Kenibe Marketplace charges a commission on every successful sale.
  • The commission rate is [Insert % Commission, e.g., 10%] of the product’s selling price (excluding shipping).
  • Additional service fees (e.g., transaction fees charged by payment processors) may also apply and will be deducted automatically from the Vendor’s payout.
  • A detailed breakdown of commissions and fees is available in the Vendor Dashboard.

5. Refunds and Chargebacks

  • If a Customer is eligible for a refund according to the Vendor’s policy or a dispute is resolved in favor of the Customer, Kenibe Marketplace reserves the right to reverse the payment made to the Vendor.
  • Any chargeback or reversal of payment initiated by a payment gateway will be deducted from the Vendor’s account balance or future payouts.
  • Vendors are responsible for any penalties or costs incurred due to disputes, fraud, or chargebacks related to their transactions.

6. Taxes

  • Vendors are solely responsible for determining, collecting, reporting, and paying all applicable taxes related to their product sales.
  • Kenibe Marketplace may collect and remit taxes where required by law but generally does not take responsibility for Vendors’ tax obligations.

7. Withholding of Payments

We reserve the right to withhold payments to Vendors temporarily in the following cases:

  • If a transaction is under investigation for fraud or other illegal activities.
  • If there are multiple customer complaints or unresolved disputes.
  • If the Vendor breaches any of our Terms and Conditions or Vendor policies.

Payments may be withheld until the matter is resolved or, in severe cases, canceled entirely.

8. Currency

  • All transactions on Kenibe Marketplace are processed in [Insert Currency, e.g., Nigerian Naira (₦), US Dollars ($), etc.].
  • Currency conversion fees may apply if the Customer or Vendor’s account is in a different currency.

9. Amendments

  • We may update or modify these Payment Terms at any time.
  • Changes will be communicated via email or Platform notice, and your continued use of the Platform after changes means you accept the new Payment Terms.

10. Contact Us

For any questions regarding payments, fees, or payouts, please contact us at:
Email: [insert contact email]
Phone: [insert phone number]

Thank you for trusting Kenibe Marketplace!

Would you like me to also help you draft a simple Vendor Payout Policy (like a step-by-step guide explaining how and when they get paid)?
It helps Vendors understand the process better and reduces confusion! 🚀