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Maker's Nook Vendor Terms & Conditions

These terms apply to every Maker selling on Maker's Nook. Please read them before opening your shop.

Applies to Makers selling on Maker's Nook
Last updated 16 August 2026
01

Eligibility & Scope

Vendors must be 18+ and reside in South Africa or operate a registered local business. Only handmade, locally produced, or locally designed items are allowed. No dropshipping or mass-imported goods

02

Account and Listing Management

Vendors must maintain accurate listings, respond to messages within 48 hours, and ship orders on time. If a vendor does not sell any products within 3 consecutive months, Maker's Nook may suspend or deactivate their store.

03

Product Requirements

All items must be safe, legal, handmade or designed by the vendor, and not infringe any third-party intellectual property.

04

Fees and Payment

A platform commission [to be defined] is deducted from each sale. Payouts are processed within 7 business days after delivery confirmation.

Two things to resolve before publishing

"[to be defined]" is a placeholder inside a clause Makers are agreeing to be bound by — it needs a figure or the clause needs rewording. And this payout wording contradicts the Fees & Payouts page, which says a Maker requests a payout and approved withdrawals are typically paid on Fridays. Delete this note once both are settled.

05

Shipping, Returns & Customer Service

Vendors are responsible for packing and shipping their own orders, using quality packaging. Returns are required for incorrect or faulty items.

06

Privacy & Data Use

Vendor use of customer data is limited to fulfilling orders and related communication. No marketing or third-party sharing allowed.

07

Vendor Conduct

Vendors must act professionally, avoid false claims, and maintain quality and responsiveness.

08

Intellectual Property

Vendors are responsible for ensuring their products do not violate any copyrights or trademarks.

09

Platform Rights

Maker's Nook may promote or remove listings, and update terms or fees with 14 days' notice.

10

Termination

Either party may cancel the agreement. Maker's Nook may terminate vendors with repeated issues or inactivity over 3 months.

Questions about these terms?

If anything here isn't clear, or you'd like to check how a clause applies to your shop, get in touch before you apply.

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