Buyer Policy

Handmade in Chestermere Buyer Policy

Handmade in Chestermere is a venue where you can purchase unique goods directly from sellers. Whether you are looking for handmade or vintage goods, we want you to have a positive experience shopping on Handmade in Chestermere. Please read on to find out more about your rights, as well as what is expected of you, as a buyer.

This policy is a part of our Terms of Use. By shopping on Handmade in Chestermere, you’re agreeing to this policy and our Terms of Use.

1. Understanding Handmade in Chestermere’s Limitations as a Venue
2. Communicating with Other Handmade in Chestermere Members
3. Purchasing an Item on Handmade in Chestermere
4. Leaving a Review of an Item
5. Creating and Uploading Content
6. Reporting a Problem with an Order or Returning an Item

1. Understanding Handmade in Chestermere’s Limitations as a Venue

Handmade in Chestermere provides a venue for buyers to discover and purchase from sellers. It is important to note that Handmade in Chestermere is not a part of that transaction. By shopping on Handmade in Chestermere, you understand that: 

1. You are not buying directly from Handmade in Chestermere, but from one of the many talented sellers on Handmade in Chestermere; 
2. Handmade in Chestermere does not pre-screen sellers and therefore does not guarantee or endorse any items sold on Handmade in Chestermere or any content posted by sellers (such as photographs or language used in listings or shop policies); 
3. Each seller on Handmade in Chestermere has their own processing times, delivery methods, and shop policies; and
4. You assume responsibility if you provide your own materials for a custom order.

As a member of the community, you have the opportunity to flag an item or a shop that violates any of Handmade in Chestermere’s policies. Flagging is confidential.

2. Communicating with Other Handmade in Chestermere Members

Messages

You can use Handmade in Chestermere’s Messages (“Messages”) tool to communicate directly with sellers or other Handmade in Chestermere members. Messages are a great way to ask sellers any questions you have about an item or an order. Messages may not be used for the following activities: 

1. Sending unsolicited advertising or promotions, requests for donations or spam;
2. Harassing or abusing another member or otherwise discriminating;
3. Contacting someone after they have explicitly asked you not to; or
4. Interfering with a transaction or the business of another member. 

Interference

Interference occurs when a member intentionally interferes with another member’s shop in order to drive away their business. Interference is strictly prohibited on Handmade in Chestermere.

Examples of interference include:

1. Contacting another member via Handmade in Chestermere Messages to warn them away from a particular member, shop, or item;
2. Posting in public areas to demonstrate or discuss a dispute with another member; 
3. Purchasing from a seller for the sole purpose of leaving a negative review;
4. Maliciously clicking on a competitor’s Promoted Listings ads in order to drain that member’s advertising budget, also known as ‘click fraud’.

Harassment

Any use of Handmade in Chestermere Messages to harass other members is strictly prohibited. Similarly, Messages may not be used to support or glorify hatred or otherwise discriminate. If you receive a Message that violates this policy, please let us know right away. 

3. Purchasing an Item on Handmade in Chestermere

When you buy from a shop on Handmade in Chestermere, you’re directly supporting an independent business, each with its unique listings, policies, processing times and payment systems. By making a purchase from a seller on Handmade in Chestermere, you agree that you have: 

1. Read the item description and shop policies before making a purchase; 
2. Submitted appropriate payment for item(s) purchased; and
3. Provided accurate delivery information to the seller.

4. Leaving a Review of an Item

Reviews are a great way to learn about a seller’s items, help good sellers build a strong reputation, or help warn other buyers about a poor experience. 

You can leave a review, including a one to five star rating and a photograph of your purchase. If an estimated delivery date is not available, the review window opens after the order’s processing time and delivery time have elapsed. You can edit your review, including the photograph, any number of times. Your review and/or photograph and profile information will be publicly displayed on the seller’s listing and review pages. 

By leaving a review or photograph, you acknowledge that your content may not: 

1. Contain private information; 
2. Contain obscene, racist, or harassing language or imagery; 
3. Violate or discriminate; 
4. Contain prohibited medical drug claims; 
5. Contain advertising or spam; 
6. Be about things outside the seller’s control, such as a delivery carrier, Handmade in Chestermere, or a third party; 
7. Contain threats or extortion;
8. Falsely inflate a shop’s review score; or 
9. Undermine the integrity of the Reviews system. 

By uploading a photograph to one of Handmade in Chestermere’s websites or Handmade in Chestermere’s mobile app, you warrant that:

1. You own the photograph or you have the rights or permission to use the photograph; and 
2. You understand that, as stated in Handmade in Chestermere’s Terms of Use, Handmade in Chestermere has license to use any content you provide to Handmade in Chestermere. 

Sellers may respond to reviews of three or fewer stars. Sellers’ responses to reviews must also comply with this policy. Sellers may hide photographs that they do not feel accurately represent their brand, or they may report reviews that violate our Terms of Use. 

We reserve the right to remove reviews or photographs that violate our policies or Terms of Use. 

5. Creating and Uploading Content

As a member of Handmade in Chestermere, you have the opportunity to create and upload a variety of content, like Messages, text, photos, and videos. In order to keep our community safe and respectful, you agree that you will not upload content that is:

1. Abusive, threatening, defamatory, harassing, or discriminatory;
2. Obscene or vulgar; 
3. In violation of someone else’s privacy or intellectual property rights; or 
4. False, deceptive or misleading. 

6. Reporting a Problem with an Order or Returning an Item

Handmade in Chestermere’s Case System

Although Handmade in Chestermere is not directly involved in a transaction between a buyer and a seller, we provide a case system in the unlikely event that your order does not go as expected. By using Handmade in Chestermere’s case system, you understand that Handmade in Chestermere may use your personal information for the purpose of resolving disputes with other members. You can use Handmade in Chestermere’s case system to come to a resolution with the seller in the event of a non-delivery or if an item you receive is not as described in the listing. If you choose a refund as your preferred resolution, keep in mind that Handmade in Chestermere only allows on-platform refunds for a period of 90 days post-transaction. After this window has elapsed, Handmade in Chestermere can’t support on-platform refunds for your order. However, you may still communicate directly with the seller to come to an off-platform resolution. Refunds issued by Handmade in Chestermere will be in your original form of payment, and if such payment is not available, a Handmade in Chestermere credit will be issued. 

Non-Delivery

A non-delivery occurs when a buyer places an order but does not receive the item. The following are examples of non-delivery cases: 

1. There is no proof that the item was dispatched to the buyer.
2. An item was not sent to the address provided on Handmade in Chestermere.

Not as Described

An item is not as described if the buyer can demonstrate that it is significantly different from the seller’s listing description or photos. Here are a few examples of not as described cases: 

1. The item received is a different colour, model, version or size.
2. The item has a different design or material.
3. The seller failed to disclose that an item is damaged or is missing parts.
4. The buyer received the incorrect quantity of items (e.g., the buyer purchased three items but only received two).
5. The item was advertised as authentic but is not authentic.
6. The condition of the item is misrepresented (e.g., the item is described as new but is used).

Not as described cases can also be filed for late delivery. In order to qualify as late delivery, the buyer must provide proof that all of these conditions have been met: 

1. The item(s) were ordered for a specific date or event.
2. The item(s) are rendered useless after that date.
3. The seller did not ship the item(s) according to their processing time or the date agreed upon in Messages.

If Handmade in Chestermere determines that an item is not as described, the seller will be required to refund the order, including original postage and return postage. In the event that Handmade in Chestermere needs to refund the return postage cost on behalf of the seller, that refund may come in the form of a Handmade in Chestermere Credit.

Ineligible Transactions

Some disputes don’t qualify for Handmade in Chestermere’s case system. These include:

1. Items that are damaged by delivery carrier (if properly packaged by the seller).
2. Items that have been altered, used, worn, washed, or discarded after receipt.
3. Items that are received after the agreed-upon delivery date due to delivery delays.
4. Items that are returned without a return agreement.
5. Items that are accurately described but don’t meet a buyer’s expectations.
6. Cost of delivery disputes.
7. Items that are purchased in person.
8. Items prohibited from sale on Handmade in Chestermere, including services and intangible goods.
9. Transactions where payment is not made via Handmade in Chestermere’s checkout system.

Requesting a Cancellation

Only sellers may cancel transactions. Buyers may request that a seller cancel an order via Handmade in Chestermere Messages. Note that all cancellations must not discriminate.

Returning an Item

 Each seller has his or her own return policies, which should be outlined in their Shop Policies. Not all sellers accept returns.