Date: 9th December, 2025
SOLEMN SHOPPING – ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP)
This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) sets out the
acceptable and unacceptable activities on the Solemn Shopping marketplace
platform (“Platform”). The purpose of this policy is to protect users, ensure
product authenticity, maintain marketplace integrity, and provide a safe and
trusted trading environment.
This policy applies to all users, including Vendors/Sellers, Buyers/Customers, and Service partners.
AGREEMENT TO TERMS
By accessing or using Solemn Shopping, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to comply with this AUP and accept that violating this AUP may lead to suspension, legal action, or permanent removal from the platform.
GENERAL ACCEPTABLE USE CONDITIONS
All users must:
·
Provide
accurate registration information.
·
Use
the platform only for lawful purposes.
·
Respect
the rights of other users and Solemn Shopping.
·
Report
suspicious activity.
·
Maintain
confidentiality of login credentials.
· Comply with local and international laws.
VENDOR ACCEPTABLE USE
Vendors must:
·
Sell
only legitimate, lawful products.
·
Provide
accurate product details and pricing.
·
Maintain
stock accuracy.
·
Ensure
products are safe and genuine.
·
Honour
warranties and returns.
·
Deliver
products on time.
BUYER ACCEPTABLE USE
Buyers must:
·
Provide
valid delivery information.
·
Make
genuine purchases.
· Not attempt to manipulate sellers or the system.
PROHIBITED PRODUCTS AND CONTENT
The following
items are strictly prohibited:
·
Illegal
drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances.
·
Firearms,
explosives, or ammunition.
·
Counterfeit,
pirated, or stolen goods.
·
Pornographic
materials.
·
Unregistered
pharmaceuticals.
· Human organs or medical specimens.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Users are
prohibited from:
·
Identity
theft, impersonation, or fraud.
·
Selling
counterfeit products.
·
Attempting
to hack or bypass platform security.
·
Manipulating
payments or pricing.
·
Posting
false or defamatory reviews.
· Sending spam or unsolicited messages.
CONTENT STANDARDS
All
content posted must be accurate, respectful, non-discriminatory, and free of
harassment or violence.
DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Users must:
·
Protect
login credentials.
·
Not
misuse personal data obtained from transactions.
· Not collect or distribute private information without consent.
PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL HONESTY
Users must not:
·
Provide
fake payment proofs.
·
Engage
in chargeback fraud.
· Manipulate refunds.
POST-SALE RESPONSIBILITIES (Vendors)
Vendors must:
·
Deliver
products within agreed timelines.
·
Follow
packaging guidelines.
·
Accept
returns according to platform policy.
· Provide good customer support.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Users must comply
with:
·
Nigerian
commercial law.
·
Intellectual
property regulations.
· Consumer protection laws.
ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATION
Solemn Shopping
reserves the right to:
·
Investigate
potential violations.
·
Request
additional verification.
·
Suspend
accounts for investigation.
· Ban users permanently for serious violations.
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
Penalties may
include:
·
Warnings
or strikes.
·
Product
takedowns.
·
Financial
penalties.
·
Account
suspension or banning.
·
Legal
prosecution.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Buyer–seller disputes will be resolved through Solemn Shopping dispute channels and escalated where necessary.
MONITORING AND AUDIT
Solemn Shopping
may:
·
Monitor
transactions and listings.
·
Track
suspicious activities.
· Request supporting documents.
POLICY MODIFICATION
Solemn
Shopping may modify this AUP at any time, and updated versions will be
communicated to users.
ACCEPTANCE OF POLICY
By
accessing the platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and
agree to comply with this AUP.
ANTI–MONEY LAUNDERING (AML)
Solemn
Shopping reserves the right to suspend transactions involving suspicious funds
and report activities to regulatory authorities.
PAYMENT PROCESSOR COMPLIANCE
Users
agree that Solemn Shopping complies with the directives of its payment
processors, including Paystack, commercial banks and may restrict platform use
as required.