Botiq Bazaar’s services may attract charges for sellers, as outlined in the Fees & Payments Policy, which elaborates on the applicable fees and taxes, as well as the appropriate payment procedures.
Types of Fees
The following fees may be mandatory for sellers, and it is worth noting that they are all stated without factoring in any applicable value-added tax (VAT) or comparable levies. Further particulars on taxes can be found in the Taxes section below. It is significant to acknowledge that all service fees, comprising prepaid fees, are non-reimbursable.
Listing Fees
A fee of 0.20 USD will be charged for every item that you list for sale on […insert website] or Botiq Bazaar’s mobile apps. However, for items that are already listed on your Botiq Bazaar shop, there are no additional fees for listing them on your Pattern site. Listing fees are not charged for items that are exclusively listed on your Pattern site. Only creating or renewing a listing on Botiq Bazaar incurs a listing fee; modifying a listing does not. The listing fee applies regardless of whether or not the item sells, except for private listings, which only incur a fee when sold. Listings on […insert website link..] expire after four months, while Pattern-only listings do not expire. If you list multiple quantities of the same item, the initial listing fee will be 0.20 USD, and the listing will be renewed automatically at 0.20 USD after each sale. For further information on fees for multiple listings, please refer to this Help article. Listing fees are debited from your payment account upon publishing or renewing the listing.
Botiq Bazaar’s automatic renewals feature, unless deactivated, will renew your listings automatically at the end of the four-month listing period, with a charge of 0.20 USD for each listing until you cancel the automatic renewal option. You may view the status of automatic listings in your Listings Manager, and terminate automatic renewals at any time by choosing “Manual” instead of “Automatic” in the “Renewal Options” in the Listings Manager. Once you cancel, you will only be charged for the current listing period.
Transaction Fees
Upon selling an item through […insert website link…], a transaction fee of 6.5% of the price displayed for each listing, as well as the amount charged for delivery and gift wrapping, will be charged. If you are an Botiq Bazaar Payments user and you list your items in a currency different from your payment account currency, please refer to the Currency Conversion section below for more information on the transaction fee. If you sell from the US, the transaction fee will not be applicable to sales tax. However, if you sell from any location other than the US, the transaction fee will be applicable to the listing price (which should include any relevant taxes that you, as a seller, are accountable for), postage price, and gift wrapping fee. If you offer personalization for an additional fee, the extra personalization fee is included in the price displayed for the listing, and the entire displayed price is subject to the same transaction fees as stated in this section. Please refer to the Taxes section below for more information on whether you are required to incorporate relevant taxes in your listing prices. Transaction fees are subtracted from your current balance at the time of each sale and are reflected in your payment account.
Advertising and Promotional Fees
Botiq Bazaar provides various services to assist you in promoting your shop and advertising your listings, such as Botiq Bazaar Ads and Offsite Ads. If you choose to use Botiq Bazaar Ads, you can determine your maximum daily budget, which is explained in greater detail below. On the other hand, fees for Offsite Ads are solely charged if Botiq Bazaar successfully advertises your listing, leading to a sale. Additional information can be found in the Advertising and Marketing Policy.
Botiq Bazaar Ads Fees
By utilizing the Advertising Dashboard in Shop Manager, you can purchase paid advertising on Botiq Bazaar and establish a budget to regulate the amount you wish to spend on Botiq Bazaar Ads to advertise your listings or shop. Your daily maximum budget can be established at or above a pre-established minimum designated by Botiq Bazaar, and you will not be billed more than your maximum budget on a daily basis. Bids are made in United States dollars (USD) for all advertisements. Botiq Bazaar Ads costs might be billed on a regular basis, and they will be deducted from your current balance and displayed in your payment account. More information can be found in the Advertising and Marketing Policy.
Offsite Ads Fees
Botiq Bazaar offers offsite advertising to promote listings and shops on partner sites such as social networks and search engines. If a buyer clicks on an ad and places an order from your shop within 30 days, you will be charged an advertising fee for that order, called an “Attributed Order.”
The fee charged for Attributed Orders depends on your shop’s sales over the previous 365 days. If your shop has made less than $10,000 USD in sales over the past year, you will be charged a standard fee of 15% on Attributed Orders. However, you can choose to opt-out of participation in offsite ads if your shop remains under the $10,000 USD threshold.
Once your shop reaches $10,000 USD or more in sales over the previous 365 days, you will be charged a reduced fee of 12% on Attributed Orders. If you previously opted out of participation, you will be required to participate and will be charged the 12% fee upon reaching the threshold.
Botiq Bazaar calculates your shop’s sales on the first day of each month and notifies you if you have crossed the $10,000 USD threshold. To calculate sales, Botiq Bazaar multiplies item price by quantity, excluding discounts, cancelled orders, Botiq Bazaar fees, postage, taxes, and gift wrap. The $10,000 USD threshold is calculated using Botiq Bazaar’s currency exchange rates at the time of the relevant sales.
How Offsite Ads fees are calculated:
The fee for Offsite Ads is based on a percentage of the total amount of an Attributed Order, which includes the price of each listing, the cost of shipping, and in some cases, taxes. The applicable percentage charge is determined based on the criteria discussed earlier. If you use Botiq Bazaar Payments and list items in a different currency than your payment account currency, the Currency Conversion section provides more information on how Offsite Ads fees apply. For sales tax in the US, Offsite Ads fees will not be charged, but for other locations, applicable taxes included in listing prices will be subject to Offsite Ads fees. If you charge extra for personalization, the added fee will be included in the total display price, which is subject to the same Offsite Ads fees. There is no limit to the number of Offsite Ads fees you may be charged on Attributed Orders, but the total fee charged for a single order cannot exceed 100 USD. The fees are deducted from your current balance and reflected in your payment account.
Subscription Fees
Botiq Bazaar sellers who have a good reputation can choose to enroll in Botiq Bazaar Plus, which is a subscription package that provides more tools to help grow their brands. The cost of an Botiq Bazaar Plus subscription is 10 USD per month, and the fees are deducted from the seller’s current balance every month and shown in their payment account. If applicable, Botiq Bazaar may also charge local taxes on the subscription fee. The subscription renews automatically every month and the fees will be added to the payment account in the seller’s domestic currency on the same day each month. However, if the subscription is purchased at the end of the month, the fees will be charged on the last day of the month. It is possible to cancel an Botiq Bazaar Plus subscription at any time by going to the “Your Subscription” section in the Shop Manager’s Settings. Once the subscription is cancelled, the seller’s shop will revert to Botiq Bazaar Standard, and there will be no more subscription fees charged. During the subscription cycle, Botiq Bazaar Plus subscribers receive 15 listing credits and 5 USD in Botiq Bazaar Ads credits, which can be viewed in the payment account and on the advertising management page. The credits must be used during the cycle and do not roll over to the next month. At the beginning of each subscription cycle, the credits are reset and replenished. Botiq Bazaar Plus subscribers also have the option to register for free “.store” domains and receive a 50% discount on select domain extensions such as “.com”, “.net”, and “.ca” through a third-party provider partner, Hover. The discount is valid for the first year of domain registration, and the first year of domain hosting subscription is available at a discounted price. After the first year, renewal of the domain will be subject to Hover’s regular pricing. To learn more about the features and domains offered with Botiq Bazaar Plus, visit this link.
In-Person Selling Fees
If you’re looking to process payments for in-person sales, the Square reader can come in handy. You can choose to sync your Botiq Bazaar listings with Square, and if you do, listings with multiple quantities will be charged the same $0.20USD renewal fee as they would on Botiq Bazaar. Non-synced listings, on the other hand, will incur a 0.20 USD transaction fee that will be reflected in your payment account as a “Square manual” fee. In-person selling fees are automatically deducted from your balance and displayed in your payment account. Check out this Help article for more details on in-person selling fees.
It’s important to note that in-person sales made with the Square reader won’t be subjected to Botiq Bazaar’s 6.5% transaction fee or any Botiq Bazaar payment processing fees. However, you will be subject to Square’s Payment Processing Fees.
Payment Processing Fees
For eligible Botiq Bazaar shops, you can use Botiq Bazaar Payments to accept payments for online sales. Every transaction made through Botiq Bazaar Payments incurs a payment processing fee, which varies based on the location of your bank account. In some markets, a fixed deposit fee may also be charged for disbursements of seller funds that are below certain designated thresholds. You can refer to the Botiq Bazaar Payments Policy to learn more about the payment processing fees and deposit fees for your country. The payment processing fee is calculated based on the total sale amount, including tax and postage, and is deducted from the sale amount in your payment account. Meanwhile, deposit fees are deducted from your Available Funds and reflected in your payment account at the time of your scheduled deposit.
Delivery Fees
Botiq Bazaar allows eligible sellers in certain locations to buy postage labels to fulfill their orders. The cost of the label depends on factors such as the delivery company used, the package’s origin, destination, weight, and dimensions. If you choose to add signature confirmation or insurance, their fees will be included in the total cost of the label at the time of purchase. Additionally, sellers can purchase parcel insurance through licensed insurance carriers. For US sellers who purchase USPS postage return labels, charges are applied after the package is delivered back. To purchase postage labels through Botiq Bazaar, you must accept Botiq Bazaar Payments or PayPal as payment methods. Any postage fees or adjustments will be shown in your payment account and deducted from your current balance.
Regulatory Operating Fees
Sellers located in certain countries will incur a Regulatory Operating fee for each transaction. This fee is a fixed percentage of the listing price and any applicable postage charges (including gift wrapping and personalization fees, if any). It is charged in addition to other fees mentioned in this policy and is intended to cover the extra costs associated with operating in that country, such as the costs of complying with relevant regulations. The percentage of the fee may differ depending on the country.
Pattern Fees
To create a custom website, you can utilize our Pattern tool at no cost for the first 30 days. After the free trial ends, a monthly subscription fee of $15.00 USD will be charged. Depending on your location, local taxes such as sales taxes or VAT/GST may also apply to the subscription fee. The first month’s fee will be prorated, while subsequent months will be charged in full. Should you choose to purchase a domain name through our partner Tucows, Inc., a fee will be incurred for registering the domain name and any related services you may require from Tucows.
Please note that your subscription fee will automatically renew at 12:01am Eastern Time (5:01am GMT) on the first day of each month. You can cancel the Pattern subscription anytime by clicking on “Cancel Pattern” within the Pattern settings or from your payment account. If you cancel after the first of the month, you will still be charged the full subscription fee for that month.
All Pattern fees are displayed in your payment account and will be deducted from your current balance.
Currency Conversion
Except for the transaction fee, Offsite Ads fees, Payment Processing fee, Regulatory Operating fees, and deposit fees, Botiq Bazaar converts fees from USD to your payment account currency at the market rate when the fee is reflected in your payment account. All fees appear in your payment account in your domestic currency. However, if you’re an Botiq Bazaar Payments user based in Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, or Romania, all fees will be deducted from your payment account in Euro.
Transaction fees, Offsite Ads fees, and Regulatory Operating fees: If you list your items in a currency different from that of your payment account, the transaction fee, Offsite Ads fee, and Regulatory Operating fee (where applicable) will be converted to your payment account currency at the market rate and reflected in your payment account.
To avoid foreign exchange charges on your sales, Botiq Bazaar suggests that you list your items in the same currency as your payment account currency. Buyers will see the items in the currency of their choice. If you decide to list your items in a currency other than your payment account currency as an Botiq Bazaar Payments user, you’ll be charged a 2.5% currency conversion fee on the sale amount to send funds to your payment account. The payment processing service automatically handles currency conversion, as explained in Botiq Bazaar’s Payments Policy.
Any attempt by a seller to avoid paying a fee is considered fee avoidance and is prohibited by Botiq Bazaar. This includes, for instance, encouraging buyers to buy an item from your Botiq Bazaar shop through another venue. Transactions initiated on Botiq Bazaar may not be completed outside of Botiq Bazaar. The price stated in each listing description must accurately represent the sale. Sellers must not change the item’s price after a sale to avoid Botiq Bazaar transaction fees, misrepresent the item’s location, or use another user’s account without permission.
Botiq Bazaar will automatically deduct all fees owed from your payment account. As long as there are enough funds in your payment account, no further payment action is required. If your payment account doesn’t have enough funds, you’re responsible for paying all fees due in full within 15 days of your monthly statement. Otherwise, your account will be past due, and Botiq Bazaar may charge your card on file or take other steps to recover the funds, as stated in the Recoupment section of Botiq Bazaar’s Payments Policy. If you make a sale while you have an outstanding balance, the net sale amount will be applied to your outstanding balance. You can pay your outstanding balance manually using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal. US sellers may also sign up for AutoBilling, Botiq Bazaar’s automatic payment of outstanding fees.
Your statement, which includes all sales and fees activity from the previous month, is available at the beginning of each month in your payment account. Learn more about paying your outstanding balance in this Help article. Botiq Bazaar may suspend your selling privileges at any time if you have an outstanding balance.
AutoBilling (US Sellers Only)
If you choose to enroll in Botiq Bazaar’s AutoBilling program, any outstanding fees that are not covered by the funds in your payment account will be automatically charged to the credit card on file on the first day of each month or when your balance reaches the designated fee threshold. By enrolling in the program, you agree to the following terms:
You authorize Botiq Bazaar to keep your payment card information on file and to charge the card on file on the first day of each month for the previous month’s outstanding charges and when the balance of fees reaches the designated fee threshold. Upon enrollment, Botiq Bazaar will charge your current balance to the card on file. B. When your card is charged, Botiq Bazaar will send you an email with the amount charged, and you can also review this information by accessing your account on Botiq Bazaar. C. If your card on file is closed, the account number changes, or a charge is rejected by your card issuer, you must update your card information or add a new card number in your Botiq Bazaar account. If the charge is refused for any reason, your Botiq Bazaar account may be suspended or terminated, and you are still required to pay your outstanding balance by some other means. Your authorization applies to any successor or replacement card you or your card issuer provides. D. You can cancel AutoBilling and change to manual payment by updating your payment settings in your Botiq Bazaar account. Botiq Bazaar requires a reasonable period of time to act after receiving your notice, meaning that an additional automatic payment may be made to your card account while processing your request. E. Members whose accounts are suspended or terminated are still obligated to pay Botiq Bazaar for all unpaid fees.
For more information on AutoBilling, please see this Help article. Botiq Bazaar Payments allows sellers to accept various forms of payment in their local currencies, including major credit or debit cards, Botiq Bazaar Gift Cards, Botiq Bazaar Credits, Botiq Bazaar Coupons (subject to applicable limitations), certain bank transfer services, PayPal (where available), Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Klarna (where available).
Taxes
Except for the exceptions specified below, it is your responsibility to collect and pay any taxes related to using and selling through Botiq Bazaar’s services. Please note that for the purposes of these Terms, although some countries may use other terms like “GST” or “HST” to refer to VAT, we will use the term “VAT” to refer to VAT, GST, HST, and any local sales taxes unless the context demands otherwise.
Listing your items on Botiq Bazaar
To ensure compliance with relevant US tax laws, Botiq Bazaar will compute, gather and pay sales tax on your behalf for orders shipped to customers residing in US locations. To learn more about the locations where Botiq Bazaar collects sales tax for US buyers, click here. The sales tax settings in Shop Manager are applicable for states/regions where Botiq Bazaar does not automatically collect sales tax on your behalf.
If you are selling on Botiq Bazaar and residing in Canada, you must incorporate relevant taxes in your listing prices, except in cases where local tax regulations mandate that Botiq Bazaar collects taxes on your behalf. Since various jurisdictions in Canada have different collection requirements for online marketplaces, including GST/HST and provincial sales taxes, Botiq Bazaar may apply taxes to sales on a tax-excluded basis using the appropriate factors to avoid double taxation of your prices. For an example of how this works in Canada, please refer to this Help article.
If you are selling on Botiq Bazaar and living outside the US or Canada, you may need to include relevant taxes in your listing prices. For more information on how taxes are displayed and conveyed to buyers in different jurisdictions, please see this Help article.
In instances where Botiq Bazaar is required to collect sales tax/VAT on your behalf, the category assigned to each listing by you will be used by Botiq Bazaar to compute, collect and pay the relevant taxes. You are solely responsible for ensuring that all your listings are correctly categorized, and you consent to indemnify Botiq Bazaar for any losses it incurs as a result of any incorrect categorization of your listings by you.
Please note that Botiq Bazaar’s fees do not cover any withholding taxes that may apply in your home country. You must pay Botiq Bazaar the full amount of its fees, and you may not subtract any applicable withholding taxes from that amount. In specific jurisdictions, Botiq Bazaar may withhold taxes from payments made to you or on your sales made through Botiq Bazaar.com if required to comply with relevant laws.
Taxes on Seller Services
US Sales Tax on Subscription Fees
If required by law, Botiq Bazaar will add state sales tax to the fees charged for Pattern subscription and Botiq Bazaar Plus subscription.
VAT on Seller Fees
Botiq Bazaar may need to add Value Added Tax (VAT) to the seller fees charged each month and pay it to the relevant tax authority depending on your business status and location. All Botiq Bazaar fees for sellers in countries where VAT is applicable are subject to VAT. Please note that the fees mentioned in this policy do not include VAT.
Taxes We Collect and Remit from Buyers
United States Sales Tax
Botiq Bazaar will collect the sales tax amount from the buyer and pay it to the relevant tax authority in most US states. This applies as appropriate. If the sale was made through Botiq Bazaar Payments, the sales tax amount will appear in your payment account and will be deducted from your current balance. For items delivered to certain states, including but not limited to Washington state, and for digital items purchased with a billing address in Washington state, Botiq Bazaar will use the category assigned to each listing to calculate, collect, and remit the applicable sales tax based on the buyer’s location in the US.
Digital VAT Fees
In certain countries, local laws require Botiq Bazaar to collect and remit VAT to the relevant tax authorities for digital items that are delivered via automatic download to the buyer. To ensure the correct amount of VAT is collected from the buyer, Botiq Bazaar will display an increased amount charged to the buyer automatically and remit it to the tax authorities. If the sales were made through Botiq Bazaar Payments, Botiq Bazaar will collect the VAT amount from the buyer and pay it to the relevant tax authority, and you don’t need to take any further action. However, if the sale was not made through Botiq Bazaar Payments, you’ll receive the additional amount paid by the buyer for the VAT, and you’ll need to pay this amount to Botiq Bazaar. The VAT amount paid by the buyer will be shown in your payment account and will be deducted from your current balance. For more details, you can refer to this Help article.
Other Governmental Fees, Charges and Levies
In some cases, Botiq Bazaar may be obliged by law to collect additional fees, charges, or levies (such as environmental fees) from buyers and remit those amounts to the appropriate government authorities. These charges will be presented to buyers at checkout when Botiq Bazaar is obligated to collect them.
Marketplace Reporting of Seller Information
Botiq Bazaar will disclose your personal information and transaction details to governmental authorities if required by law.
Botiq Bazaar will only share personal information with third parties if it is legally obligated to do so, and otherwise, it will maintain the confidentiality of such information.
Once you are enrolled in Botiq Bazaar Payments, you can receive payments via Botiq Bazaar Gift Cards, Botiq Bazaar Credits, and Botiq Bazaar Coupons, all of which are subject to the policies outlined in the Botiq Bazaar Gift Cards, Credits & Coupons Policy. In addition, for transactions involving Botiq Bazaar Gift Cards, Botiq Bazaar Credits, and Botiq Bazaar Coupons, Botiq Bazaar imposes the same payment processing fee as described earlier.
