1. Vendor Eligibility
To register as a vendor on widely.in you represent and warrant that:
1.1 You are legally eligible to enter into a binding agreement under applicable laws.
1.2 Your business is duly registered and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
1.3 You possess the necessary rights, licenses, and authorizations to sell the listed products or services.
2. Vendor Responsibilities
As a vendor on our platform, you agree to:
2.1 Accuracy and Authenticity: Provide accurate, current, and complete business information during registration and ensure your listings are truthful, compliant, and non-misleading.
2.2 Compliance with Laws: Abide by all applicable local, national, and international laws governing your products, services, and business operations.
2.3 Quality Assurance: Maintain the quality and standards of the products or services offered through our platform.
2.4 Timely Fulfillment: Ensure timely delivery of products or services as promised to customers.
2.5 Customer Support: Provide prompt and professional responses to customer inquiries, complaints, and disputes.
3. Fees and Payment Terms
3.1 Platform Fees: You agree to pay the fees, commissions, or subscription charges as discussed.
3.2 Payment Processing: Payments for orders will be processed according to the agreed-upon terms and schedules.
3.3 Non-Payment: Failure to remit due fees or resolve outstanding balances may result in account suspension or termination.
4. Prohibited Conduct
Vendors are strictly prohibited from:
4.1 Listing illegal, counterfeit, or prohibited items.
4.2 Engaging in fraudulent, deceptive, or unethical practices.
4.3 Violating intellectual property rights of third parties.
4.4 Exploiting or misusing customer data for unauthorized purposes.
4.5 Posting inappropriate, offensive, or misleading content on the platform.
5. Platform Rights and Obligations
5.1 Content Usage: By listing your products or services, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your business name, trademarks, and product information for marketing, promotions, and platform operations.
5.2 Platform Integrity: We reserve the right to monitor, modify, or remove any content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.
5.3 Service Availability: We strive to maintain uninterrupted platform availability but shall not be liable for downtime due to maintenance, technical issues, or force majeure events.
6. Dispute Resolution and Refund Policy
6.1 Customer Disputes: Vendors are solely responsible for resolving disputes, processing returns, and issuing refunds in accordance with our standards.
6.2 Escalation: In cases where disputes are escalated, our decision shall be binding and final.
7. Account Suspension and Termination
7.1 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for reasons including, but not limited to:
• Breach of these Terms.
• Non-compliance with applicable laws.
• Excessive customer complaints.
7.2 Vendors may terminate their accounts by providing written notice, subject to the settlement of any outstanding obligations.
8. Liability and Indemnification
8.1 Vendor Liability: You assume full responsibility for your products, services, and conduct on the platform.
8.2 Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of the platform, including customer disputes and third-party claims.
9. Confidentiality and Data Protection
9.1 Confidentiality: Vendors must keep confidential all non-public information about the platform and its operations.
9.2 Data Protection: Vendors must comply with applicable data protection laws and our [Privacy Policy] when handling customer data.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
10.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of Kalaburagi.
10.2 Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through [arbitration/litigation] in the courts of Kalaburagi subject to applicable laws.