Seller Guidelines

Seller Guidelines & Standards

Everything you need to know about selling on VERDLO

Sustainability Requirements

All sellers must meet our environmental and social standards

  • Ethical sourcing of all materials and ingredients
  • Sustainable manufacturing processes
  • Minimal environmental impact (carbon, waste, water)
  • Fair labor practices and transparent supply chain
  • Regular third-party audits and certifications
  • Commitment to continuous improvement

Verification Process

Comprehensive seller verification to ensure quality

  • Complete business registration verification
  • Sustainability documentation review
  • Video interview with our verification team
  • On-site audit for high-volume sellers
  • Reference checks with suppliers and partners
  • Background check and compliance screening

Product Guidelines

Standards for listing and describing products

  • Accurate, honest product descriptions
  • High-quality product images (minimum 5 per listing)
  • Correct categorization and tagging
  • Accurate pricing and availability information
  • Clear return/warranty terms
  • Proper handling of sensitive product categories

Performance Standards

Expectations for seller performance and customer service

  • Respond to customer messages within 24 hours
  • Maintain 4.0+ star rating average
  • Ship orders within 48 hours
  • Processing refund requests within 5 days
  • Keep inventory information current
  • Maintain under 1% defect/complaint rate

Key Policies

Prohibited Products

  • Counterfeit or illegally produced items
  • Endangered species or restricted materials
  • Products violating intellectual property
  • Items with false or misleading sustainability claims
  • Hazardous materials requiring special handling
  • Illegal items in any jurisdiction

Content Policy

  • No hate speech or discriminatory language
  • No false or exaggerated health claims
  • No sexual or adult content
  • No political or religious extremism
  • Respect intellectual property of others
  • No spam or deceptive marketing

Fee Structure

  • Commission: 8-15% per sale (category dependent)
  • Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
  • Optional premium listing: $10/month per product
  • Marketing services: Custom pricing
  • Premium seller badge: $50/month
  • No listing or account maintenance fees

Seller Best Practices

Product Success

  • Professional product photography with lifestyle images
  • Detailed specifications and dimension information
  • Highlight sustainability features prominently
  • Respond to customer questions promptly

Customer Relations

  • Provide excellent packaging that reflects your brand
  • Include thank you notes and sustainability information
  • Handle complaints professionally and quickly
  • Request feedback and act on customer suggestions

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