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Community guidelines

What we expect from sellers, buyers and creators to keep a safe, honest and transparent marketplace in the DRC.

Our commitment

We want every order to be predictable: compliant products, real prices, met deadlines and recourse if something goes wrong. These rules apply to all accounts without exception, and are enforced gradually and transparently.

Rules for sellers

  • • List lawful, available products that match their photos and descriptions.
  • • Show a clear total price, with no hidden fees added after ordering.
  • • Meet the stated preparation times and flag any stockout.
  • • Answer buyer questions within 24 business hours.
  • • Never ask a customer to pay off-platform to dodge the commission.
  • • Respect the arbitration decision in case of dispute.

Prohibited products

  • • Weapons, ammunition and dangerous objects
  • • Unauthorized medicines and pharmaceutical products without approval
  • • Narcotics and illicit substances
  • • Counterfeits, brand copies and fake documents
  • • Protected species, ivory and banned animal products
  • • Illegal, hateful or abusive content
  • • Resold personal data, accounts and financial services

Rules for buyers

  • • Provide an accurate name, phone number and address so delivery can succeed.
  • • Pay for the order or show up for pickup within the agreed times.
  • • Report real problems: false claims lead to account suspension.
  • • Treat sellers and couriers with respect, including during a disagreement.

Rules for affiliate creators

  • • Clearly disclose affiliate links and never promise misleading results.
  • • Do not create fake reviews, fake orders or artificial traffic.
  • • Do not use other people's content without permission.
  • • Respect the stated commission and the privacy rules on customer data.

Buyer protection

• Sale proceeds are released to the seller after delivery is confirmed.

• A dispute or return can be opened within 7 days of receipt.

• The arbitration team replies within 48 hours and can order a refund, a replacement or a reasoned rejection.

• Refunds are credited to your wallet or your mobile money account.

Full details on buyer protection.

Enforcement

Depending on severity and repetition, we apply:

A written warning with a deadline to comply.

Removal of the affected product listings.

Temporary account suspension and freezing of payouts under review.

Permanent account closure for fraud, counterfeiting or danger to customers.

Report a problem

Report a suspicious listing, behavior or payment: every report is reviewed by the trust and safety team.