Welcome to Life Shop! These Terms and Conditions govern your
use of our E-commerce platform as a Vendor (Seller) or Client (Buyer). By
accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with these terms.
1. Definitions
“Platform”
refers to the Life Shop website and associated services.
“Vendor”
refers to any business or individual selling products on Life Shop.
“Client”
refers to any individual or business purchasing products on Life Shop.
“Order”
refers to a transaction between a Vendor and a Client.
“Warehouse
Model” refers to Life Shop’s inventory management system, where
products are stored in our warehouse for fulfillment.
2. Vendor Terms
2.1 Vendor Registration & Account
Vendors
must provide accurate business information, including KRA PIN, business
permits, and bank details.
Each
Vendor is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account
credentials.
Life
Shop reserves the right to approve or reject Vendor applications.
2.2 Product Listing & Pricing
Vendors
must ensure accurate product descriptions, pricing, and stock
availability.
All
prices must be inclusive of applicable taxes as per Kenyan regulations.
Life
Shop reserves the right to moderate and remove misleading or prohibited
product listings.
2.3 Inventory & Warehousing
Vendors
may store products in Life Shop’s warehouse for faster order fulfillment.
Warehoused
products must meet quality and safety standards.
Unsold
inventory beyond 90 days may incur storage fees or be returned at the
Vendor’s cost.
2.4 Order Fulfillment & Delivery
Life
Shop manages order processing, packaging, and delivery through our
logistics partners.
Vendors
are responsible for timely restocking to avoid order cancellations.
Any
defective or substandard products will result in returns, penalties, or
account suspension.
2.5 Payments & Commission
Life
Shop charges a 10% commission per sale.
Payments
are disbursed 7 days after order delivery, minus commissions and
applicable fees.
Any
disputes regarding payments must be raised within 7 days of payment
processing.
2.6 Returns & Refunds
Clients
may return products within 14 days if defective, damaged, or
misrepresented.
Vendors
are responsible for handling returns due to product defects.
Refunds
will be processed based on Life Shop’s return policy.
2.7 Prohibited Items & Conduct
Vendors
must not list counterfeit, illegal, or restricted products (e.g.,
firearms, controlled substances).
Engaging
in fraudulent activities, fake orders, or manipulation of ratings will
lead to immediate termination.
3. Client Terms
3.1 Account & Usage
Clients
must provide accurate shipping and contact details for order fulfillment.
Clients
are responsible for maintaining their account security.
3.2 Ordering & Payments
Orders
are confirmed once payment is successfully processed via M-Pesa, card, or
bank transfer.
Life
Shop reserves the right to cancel fraudulent or suspicious transactions.
3.3 Delivery & Shipping
Standard
delivery times range from 1 to 5 business days based on location.
Clients
must inspect products upon delivery and report any issues within 24 hours.
3.4 Returns & Refunds
Eligible
returns must be initiated within 14 days of receiving the product.
Refunds
are processed within 7 days, subject to product inspection.
3.5 Product Warranty & Liability
Some
products may have manufacturer warranties, which will be honored as per
the provided terms.
Life
Shop is not liable for product misuse or damages after delivery.
4. General Terms
4.1 Intellectual Property
Vendors
grant Life Shop a non-exclusive right to use product images and
descriptions for marketing.
Clients
and Vendors must not reproduce, distribute, or misuse Life Shop’s content.
4.2 Dispute Resolution
Any
disputes shall first be resolved through mediation. If unresolved, they
will be settled under Kenyan law.
4.3 Termination & Suspension
Life
Shop reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts violating these
terms.
5. Privacy and Data Protection
Life
Shop complies with the Data Protection Act of Kenya.
User
data is collected, processed, and stored in accordance with our Privacy
Policy.
We
implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information.