GoShopBlack Seller Terms & Merchant Agreement

Executive summary (for sellers): These Merchant Terms explain the rules for selling on GoShopBlack, including listing and customer service standards, prohibited conduct, how fees and payouts work (including the 6% platform fee), how refunds and chargebacks are handled, and when GoShopBlack may remove listings, hold payouts, or close accounts to protect customers and the marketplace.


Last updated: Feb 14, 2026
Effective date: Feb 14, 2026
Contact: contact@goshopblack.com
Mailing address: 74 E Glenwood Ave Unit #5893, Smyrna, DE 19977, United States
Governing law / jurisdiction: Smyrna, Delaware (State of Delaware, USA)
Penalty amounts (not fixed): Penalties are not fixed. GoShopBlack reserves the right to assess reasonable administrative fees, recover actual losses, deduct chargeback and payment-processor costs, and take enforcement actions including holds, reserves, suspension, or termination, as described in these Merchant Terms and any applicable Fee Schedule available in your seller dashboard.

Agreement acceptance and records

These Seller Terms & Merchant Agreement (the “Merchant Terms”) are a binding contract between GoShopBlack (“GoShopBlack,” “we,” “us,” “our”) and the business or individual accepting these Merchant Terms (“Merchant,” “you,” “your”).


Clickwrap acceptance. By checking the required box (or otherwise clicking “I agree,” “Create account,” “Submit,” or similar) and/or by accessing or using merchant features, you agree to these Merchant Terms and to any policies incorporated by reference.

Electronic records. You agree that electronic acceptance, notices, and records satisfy any requirement for a written agreement and written notice.

Recordkeeping (for enforceability; what GoShopBlack should store). GoShopBlack should store and maintain acceptance logs to prove what was agreed to and when, including: merchant/user ID, date/time, terms version, acceptance method (checkbox/button), IP address (if captured), device/user agent (if captured), and the exact checkbox text shown at acceptance.

Definitions

  • “Customer” means an end user who purchases goods or services from you through GoShopBlack.

  • “Listing” means a product or service listing you publish on GoShopBlack.

  • “Order” means a Customer’s purchase of your goods/services through GoShopBlack.

  • “Gross Order Amount” means the amount paid by the Customer for an Order before GoShopBlack deductions, including the item/service subtotal and any shipping/service charges you set, and excluding taxes only if taxes are separately itemized at checkout and collected for remittance.

  • “Platform Fee” means the 6% fee described in “Fees, deductions & the 6% platform fee.”

  • “Payment Processor” means the third-party provider(s) used to process payments and deliver payouts.

  • “Payout” means the funds remitted to you after deductions, holds, refunds, chargebacks, and other authorized adjustments.

  • “Merchant Content” means content you provide for GoShopBlack, including Listing text, images, trademarks, logos, and product photos.

  • “Policies” means GoShopBlack seller policies and rules posted in the seller dashboard and/or on GoShopBlack policy pages, as updated from time to time. Policies are incorporated into these Merchant Terms by reference.

Eligibility and account registration

You represent that you are at least 18 years old and have authority to bind the business you represent. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete business information (including contact, tax, and payout information) and to keep it updated.

Account security.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account. You must promptly notify GoShopBlack of suspected unauthorized access.

Material changes.
You must notify GoShopBlack of material changes to your business information (including business name, ownership/control, legal entity, tax information, or payout/bank details) within 30 days of the change.

GoShopBlack’s role

GoShopBlack provides a marketplace platform enabling Merchants to list and sell goods/services to Customers. Unless GoShopBlack states otherwise in writing, you are the seller of record for your Listings and responsible for fulfilling your Orders. GoShopBlack does not guarantee sales, traffic, or business outcomes.

Listings, fulfillment, and customer service

You are solely responsible for your Listings and Orders, including:

Listing accuracy.
Listings must be truthful, complete, and not misleading, including descriptions, images, price, variants, quantity/pack size, condition, service area, and fulfillment timelines.

Pricing and disclosures.
You must clearly disclose the full price a Customer will pay, including any required fees you charge, before purchase. You must not engage in deceptive pricing practices, including hidden mandatory fees, false discounts, bait-and-switch pricing, or inflating shipping/handling to misrepresent total cost.

Fulfillment.
You must fulfill Orders promptly and as described, including packaging, quality, and delivery.

Customer service.
You must provide reasonable customer support, respond to customer inquiries, and make good-faith efforts to resolve disputes.

Legal compliance.
You must comply with all laws applicable to your Listings and business operations (including advertising and consumer protection, product safety, labeling, licensing requirements, and service regulations where applicable).

Prohibited items and restricted conduct

Prohibited items

You may not list, sell, or facilitate:

  • Illegal goods or services

  • Stolen goods

  • Counterfeit goods or goods that infringe intellectual property rights

  • Unsafe goods (including goods subject to recall where applicable)

  • Items or services GoShopBlack designates as prohibited in Policies

Restricted conduct

You may not:

  • Misrepresent your identity, business information, or Listings

  • Engage in fraud, scams, or abusive conduct

  • Harass, threaten, discriminate against, or abuse Customers or GoShopBlack staff

  • Manipulate reviews, ratings, referrals, or reports

  • Attempt to move GoShopBlack-originated Customers to off-platform payment methods to avoid fees or marketplace protections

  • Circumvent platform controls, enforcement actions, or account restrictions

  • Submit false or retaliatory reports against other Sellers or Customers

Enforcement.
GoShopBlack may remove or limit Listings, restrict features, require corrective actions, hold payouts, impose reserves, and/or suspend or terminate accounts if GoShopBlack reasonably believes you violate these Merchant Terms or Policies, or if your activity creates fraud, compliance, legal, trust, or safety risk.

Fees, deductions, and the 6% platform fee

Plain-language disclosure

GoShopBlack charges a 6% platform fee per completed Order. The platform fee is deducted automatically from your payout.

Platform fee

Unless GoShopBlack discloses otherwise in writing, the Platform Fee is 6% of the Gross Order Amount and is deducted before Payout.

Other GoShopBlack fees

GoShopBlack may offer optional paid services (for example, subscriptions, premium tools, or promotions). Any additional fees will be charged only if GoShopBlack clearly discloses them and you affirmatively accept them. Current fee details (if any) are shown in your seller dashboard.

Payment processing fees

Payment processing fees are charged by the Payment Processor and are separate from the Platform Fee. Depending on your configuration and the Payment Processor’s rules, processing fees, refunds, and chargeback costs may be deducted from your balances and/or allocated to you.

Administrative fees and recovery of losses

Penalties are not fixed. GoShopBlack reserves the right to assess reasonable administrative fees, recover actual losses, deduct chargeback and payment-processor costs, and take enforcement actions including holds, reserves, suspension, or termination.

Payment processing, payouts, holds, and reserves

Payment Processor account

To receive Payouts, you may be required to create, connect, or maintain an account with the Payment Processor. You agree to comply with Payment Processor requirements.

Authorization

You authorize GoShopBlack to:

  • Initiate and process payments from Customers

  • Deduct the Platform Fee and other accepted fees

  • Instruct the Payment Processor to issue Payouts

  • Share necessary data with the Payment Processor

  • Take other payment-related actions consistent with these Terms

Payout timing and availability

Payout timing may vary based on Payment Processor rules, verification status, dispute activity, and risk controls.

Holds, reserves, and setoff

GoShopBlack may place holds, impose reserves, delay payouts, or suspend payouts to manage risk.

You authorize GoShopBlack to recover owed amounts by deducting from current or future Payouts or charging a payment method on file, where lawful.

Taxes

You are responsible for determining and complying with your tax obligations unless GoShopBlack explicitly agrees in writing to collect and remit specific taxes on your behalf.

Refunds, returns, disputes, and chargebacks

You are responsible for setting and honoring refund/return policies and processing refunds when required.

GoShopBlack may issue refunds or credits to protect Customers and marketplace integrity and may debit related amounts from your balances.

You are responsible for chargeback amounts and related fees to the extent allocated to you.

Intellectual property and content license

You retain ownership of Merchant Content.

You grant GoShopBlack a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use Merchant Content to operate, improve, market, and promote the marketplace.

Data, privacy, and customer information

Customer data may only be used for:

  • Fulfilling Orders

  • Providing customer service

  • Complying with law

You may not sell or misuse Customer data without proper consent and lawful basis.

Suspension, holds, and termination

You may request account closure after settling open Orders and obligations.

GoShopBlack may suspend or terminate accounts if violations or risks are identified.

Certain sections survive termination (fees, indemnity, limitations, dispute resolution).

Indemnity

You will defend and indemnify GoShopBlack against claims arising from your Listings, violations, infringement, or wrongful acts.

Disclaimers and limitation of liability

The marketplace is provided “as is.”

GoShopBlack is not liable for indirect or consequential damages.

Liability cap: GoShopBlack’s total liability in any 12-month period will not exceed the total Platform Fees paid by you in that period, unless required otherwise by law.

Changes to fees and terms

GoShopBlack may update Terms, Policies, or fees.

At least 30 days’ notice will be provided for fee increases or material changes, except in emergency or compliance situations.

Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

Dispute resolution and governing law

Informal resolution required first via contact@goshopblack.com.

Governing law: State of Delaware.

Exclusive forum: State or federal courts in Delaware.

Disputes must be brought individually, not as class actions.

Miscellaneous

  • Assignment. You may not assign these Merchant Terms without GoShopBlack’s prior written consent. GoShopBlack may assign these Merchant Terms to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.
  • Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.
  • No waiver. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
  • Entire agreement. These Merchant Terms and incorporated Policies are the entire agreement about marketplace selling features.
  • Independent contractors. The parties are independent contractors; no partnership, joint venture, or agency is created, except as needed to carry out payment-processing instructions.
  • Headings. Headings are for convenience and do not affect interpretation.

Onboarding checkbox wording and UI snippet

Required checkbox (one short checkbox)
“I agree to the GoShopBlack Seller Terms & Merchant Agreement and acknowledge the 6% platform fee per completed order (deducted from payouts) and that fees/terms may change with notice.”

Optional marketing checkbox
“I agree to receive marketing emails, product updates, and promotions.”

Short onboarding UI snippet

Header: Seller Terms & Fees

Short line above checkbox: Platform fee: 6% per completed order (deducted from payouts).

Required checkbox: (use the required checkbox text above)

Secondary links: View Seller Terms | How payouts work | Fees & deductions

Seller acknowledgements to log at acceptance

Log each statement (in addition to the required checkbox) with timestamp and terms_version:

“I confirm I am authorized to accept these Merchant Terms on behalf of the business and that my registration information is accurate and will be kept up to date.”

“I understand GoShopBlack deducts a 6% platform fee from each completed order before payout, and that payment processing fees and dispute-related costs (including chargebacks) may also apply.”

“I agree not to request off-platform payments for GoShopBlack-originated transactions, and to communicate and fulfill orders in good faith.”

“I understand GoShopBlack may remove listings, restrict features, hold payouts/reserves, or suspend/terminate my account if I violate these Merchant Terms, Policies, or applicable law, or if my activity creates fraud, compliance, or safety risk.”