Clear rules and standards for sellers operating on Olibaa. This policy covers seller accounts, product listings, pricing, inventory, order processing, shipping, returns, payments, prohibited products, customer service, intellectual property and marketplace compliance.
Welcome to Olibaa. This Seller Policy explains the standards, responsibilities, rules and operating requirements that apply to sellers who list, promote or sell products through the Olibaa marketplace.
Olibaa aims to provide a reliable online marketplace where customers can discover useful products and sellers can operate their businesses within a clear, fair and transparent framework.
By registering as a seller, creating a seller account, publishing a product listing, accepting an order or otherwise using seller-related features of Olibaa, you agree to comply with this Seller Policy together with other applicable Olibaa policies, marketplace rules and legal requirements.
Sellers remain responsible for the products they offer, including product authenticity, quality, description, price, availability, packaging, delivery, warranty commitments and compliance with applicable requirements.
Important: Where applicable law imposes additional requirements or provides rights that cannot legally be excluded, those legal requirements will continue to apply.
A seller must provide accurate, genuine and current information when creating and maintaining an Olibaa seller account.
Depending on the business and product category, Olibaa may request information such as:
Information provided to Olibaa must be genuine and either belong to the seller or be properly authorized for use.
Sellers are responsible for maintaining the security of their seller accounts.
Login credentials, passwords, one-time verification codes and administrative information should not be shared with unauthorized persons.
If a seller believes that unauthorized access has occurred, the seller should take reasonable steps to secure the account and contact Olibaa support as soon as possible.
Actions performed through a seller account may be treated as actions of the account holder unless there is sufficient evidence of unauthorized access.
Every product listing should provide enough accurate information for a customer to reasonably understand what is being purchased.
A good listing should include relevant information such as:
Listings must not contain materially false, deceptive, incomplete or misleading information.
Product images should clearly and accurately represent the product being offered.
Images should not intentionally mislead customers regarding product size, quantity, condition, accessories, packaging, color or included items.
If multiple products appear in an image but only one product is included in the purchase, this should be clearly explained in the listing.
Sellers should use high-quality images wherever possible and avoid excessive overlays, misleading badges or unrelated promotional graphics.
Olibaa may support categories including:
| Category | Seller Consideration |
|---|---|
| Smart Gadgets | Specifications, compatibility, warranty and genuine product information. |
| Computer Accessories | Model, compatibility, connectivity and technical details. |
| Solar Power Equipment | Electrical specifications, warranty and installation information. |
| Water Filters | Filter type, capacity, replacement requirements and installation details. |
| Medical & Surgical Supplies | Safety, expiry, authenticity, hygiene and applicable regulatory requirements. |
| Natural Products | Ingredients, quantity, expiry, storage and accurate health-related claims. |
| Innerwear & Fashion | Size, material, condition, variation and hygiene requirements. |
| Industrial Chemicals & Parts | Grade, technical specifications, safety and handling information. |
| Books & Stationery | Edition, author, publisher, language, quantity and genuine copyrighted materials. |
Sellers must not knowingly list illegal, counterfeit, unsafe, prohibited, stolen or unauthorized products on Olibaa.
Products may be restricted or removed where they:
Olibaa may request invoices, supplier information, certificates or other documentation where authenticity or authorization needs to be verified.
Products sold as genuine branded products must be authentic.
Sellers must not intentionally substitute genuine products with counterfeit, imitation, unauthorized or materially different products.
Where a product is used, refurbished, open-box, renewed or otherwise not new, its condition should be clearly disclosed where such listings are permitted.
Generic products should not use unrelated well-known brand names merely to gain search visibility.
Sellers are responsible for maintaining accurate product prices.
The displayed selling price should reflect the actual price customers are expected to pay, excluding separately disclosed charges where applicable.
Sellers should not intentionally use:
Where sellers participate in a Flash Deal, coupon campaign or promotional event, they should confirm the promotional price and available stock before participation.
Sellers should maintain reasonably accurate stock information.
Products that are no longer available should be updated or marked unavailable without unnecessary delay.
Repeated seller cancellations caused by inaccurate inventory may negatively affect seller performance.
Extra care should be taken during high-demand periods, Flash Deals, promotional campaigns and seasonal events.
When an order is received, the seller should verify the product, variation, quantity and relevant order information before preparing shipment.
The delivered product must reasonably match the product ordered.
A seller should not substitute a different model, brand, size, quantity, color or specification without appropriate customer approval where required.
If the seller cannot fulfill an order, the seller should use the applicable Olibaa cancellation or support process instead of marking an unfulfilled order as completed.
Sellers are responsible for packaging products appropriately for normal delivery handling.
Packaging should:
Where products include manuals, chargers, cables, adapters, mounting hardware or warranty cards, those items should be supplied as advertised.
Sellers should prepare confirmed orders within the applicable processing period.
Where Olibaa or an approved delivery partner manages logistics, sellers should follow applicable packaging, pickup, labeling and handover requirements.
Where the seller ships directly, accurate shipment and tracking information should be provided where available.
Sellers must not mark an order as shipped before the product has actually been handed over for delivery.
Sellers must cooperate with Olibaa's applicable Return & Refund Policy.
Return situations may include:
Return eligibility can vary depending on product category, product condition, hygiene requirements, installation status and applicable return period.
Sellers must not attempt to avoid legitimate return requests by supplying misleading information or refusing to cooperate with a reasonable Olibaa review.
If a seller advertises a warranty, the warranty information should be accurate and clear.
The listing should identify the applicable warranty type where relevant:
Sellers must not advertise manufacturer warranty when no such warranty exists.
Applicable warranty commitments should be honored according to the conditions communicated at the time of purchase.
Sellers offering Medical & Surgical Supplies should take additional care regarding product authenticity, expiry dates, storage, packaging, hygiene and safety.
Expired products must not be supplied to customers.
Where a product requires approval, registration, authorization or licensing under applicable rules, the seller is responsible for satisfying those requirements before offering the product for sale.
Unsupported medical claims should not be made.
Natural Products must be accurately represented.
Claims such as "organic," "clinically proven," "chemical-free," "certified," "herbal" or other health-related claims should only be used where appropriately supported.
Relevant information may include ingredients, quantity, expiry date, usage instructions, warnings and storage requirements.
Industrial product listings should contain accurate technical information.
Depending on the product, listings may need to include:
Chemical products should be packaged appropriately for their characteristics and applicable transport requirements.
Books should use accurate titles, author names, edition information, publisher information, language and product condition where relevant.
Unauthorized or pirated copies are not permitted.
Stationery listings should clearly describe quantity, size, material, color and included items.
Fashion listings should include accurate size, color, material, style and variation information.
Where possible, sellers should provide useful sizing information to help customers select appropriate products.
Innerwear and other hygiene-sensitive products may have additional return restrictions after opening or use.
All seller communication with customers must remain professional and appropriate.
Sellers must not:
Customer information should only be used for legitimate order, delivery, customer service or other permitted purposes.
Reviews and ratings are important marketplace trust signals.
Sellers must not:
Sellers may reasonably encourage customers to leave genuine and honest feedback.
Olibaa may provide sellers with promotional opportunities such as coupons, Flash Deals, featured products and campaign participation.
Before participating, sellers should verify product prices, available inventory and campaign requirements.
Artificially increasing a product's price shortly before advertising a large discount may be considered misleading promotional behavior.
Seller payments may be subject to applicable settlement conditions.
These may include:
Sellers are responsible for maintaining accurate payout information.
Olibaa may temporarily hold or delay a settlement where reasonably necessary to investigate a disputed order, suspected fraud, refund, payment reversal, account verification issue or significant policy concern.
Where Olibaa charges seller commissions, transaction fees, service charges, campaign fees or other marketplace fees, the applicable amount or calculation method should be communicated through the seller agreement, seller dashboard or relevant marketplace information.
Sellers are responsible for reviewing applicable charges before participating in optional marketplace services or campaigns.
Sellers should avoid unnecessary order cancellations.
Reasonable cancellation reasons may include:
Frequent seller cancellations may negatively affect seller performance.
Sellers should not intentionally divert customers away from Olibaa in order to bypass applicable marketplace processes, protections or fees.
Sellers must not misuse customer contact information to move marketplace transactions outside Olibaa without an appropriate permitted reason.
Transactions completed outside Olibaa may not receive the platform protections available for marketplace transactions.
Sellers are responsible for ensuring that listings do not unlawfully infringe copyright, trademark, patent, design or other intellectual property rights.
Product photographs, logos, packaging, illustrations, manuals and marketing materials should only be used where the seller has a lawful right to use them.
If Olibaa receives a credible intellectual property complaint, the relevant listing may be restricted while the matter is reviewed.
If a seller becomes aware that a product is unsafe, defective, recalled, contaminated, incorrectly labeled or otherwise presents a significant customer safety concern, the seller should stop offering the product and contact Olibaa where appropriate.
Sellers should cooperate with reasonable recall, removal, refund, replacement or customer notification processes.
Olibaa may evaluate seller performance using relevant factors such as:
Consistently strong performance may help sellers maintain a positive marketplace presence.
Fraudulent activity is prohibited.
Sellers must not use:
Olibaa may investigate unusual account or transaction activity.
Olibaa may restrict seller features or listings when reasonably necessary to protect customers, payment systems, marketplace security or platform integrity.
Depending on the seriousness of an issue, action may include:
Serious or repeated policy violations may result in seller account suspension or termination.
Possible reasons include:
Where appropriate, sellers may be provided with information regarding the relevant issue and any available review process.
A seller may request closure of a seller account subject to outstanding marketplace obligations.
Open orders, pending returns, refunds, disputes, unpaid fees or other unresolved matters may need to be completed before final closure.
Account closure does not automatically remove obligations relating to transactions completed before closure.
Sellers must protect customer information.
Customer information may include:
Customer information must not be sold, publicly disclosed, improperly shared or used for unrelated marketing without a valid basis.
Sellers should take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to customer information.
Where a disagreement occurs regarding an order, product, delivery, return, refund, warranty or other marketplace matter, customers and sellers should cooperate in good faith.
Olibaa may review relevant information including:
Olibaa may determine the appropriate marketplace resolution based on the available evidence and applicable policies.
Recommended seller practices:
Olibaa may update this Seller Policy as marketplace operations, seller tools, categories, payment methods, delivery arrangements, customer protection requirements or applicable legal requirements change.
Material updates may be communicated through the website, seller dashboard, email or other reasonable channels.
Sellers are encouraged to review marketplace policies periodically.
Sellers who need assistance regarding account verification, listings, orders, settlement, refunds, disputes, marketplace features or policy requirements should use Olibaa's official seller or customer support channels.
When contacting support, sellers should provide relevant information such as order numbers, product information, screenshots and other supporting evidence where appropriate.
Selling on Olibaa is based on trust between customers, sellers and the marketplace. Sellers are expected to provide accurate information, offer genuine products, fulfill orders responsibly, protect customer information, respect intellectual property, cooperate with eligible returns and refunds, and follow applicable marketplace requirements.
By continuing to list or sell products through Olibaa, the seller confirms that they understand and agree to comply with this Seller Policy and other applicable Olibaa policies.