Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions explain the rules for using ShopOpen24 and the responsibilities of customers, sellers and the marketplace platform.
Important: How ShopOpen24 Works
ShopOpen24 is an online marketplace platform. Independent sellers list their own products on ShopOpen24 so customers can discover products and contact sellers.
For seller-managed WhatsApp orders, the seller communicates directly with the customer, confirms the order, receives payment, prepares the product, ships the product and handles applicable returns or refunds.
1. Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing or using ShopOpen24, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions, together with the applicable policies published on the website.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the ShopOpen24 website or marketplace services.
2. ShopOpen24 Marketplace Model
ShopOpen24 provides an online marketplace through which independent sellers can display products and customers can discover and contact sellers.
3. Customer Accounts
Some ShopOpen24 features may require an account. You agree to provide information that is reasonably accurate and current.
You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential and for activity carried out through your account.
Contact ShopOpen24 if you believe your account has been used without authorization.
4. Orders & Order Confirmation
Products displayed on ShopOpen24 are offered by independent sellers.
When a customer chooses to order a product, the order request or relevant product details may be sent to the seller through the seller’s available WhatsApp ordering/contact channel.
The seller is responsible for communicating with the customer and confirming whether the order can be fulfilled.
A product listing or order request on ShopOpen24 does not by itself guarantee product availability or final acceptance by the seller.
5. Payments
For seller-managed WhatsApp orders, payment is arranged directly between the customer and the relevant seller.
The seller communicates the applicable payment method, payment details and payment instructions to the customer.
ShopOpen24 does not directly collect or hold customer payment for these seller-managed WhatsApp transactions.
Customers should keep payment receipts, transaction references or other payment confirmation supplied by the seller.
6. Shipping & Delivery
Sellers are responsible for preparing, packing, dispatching and shipping the products they sell.
Shipping charges, delivery locations, delivery timeframes and courier services may vary between sellers and products.
Customers should confirm applicable delivery information with the seller when required before completing payment.
7. Returns, Refunds & Cancellations
Returns, refunds and cancellation requests for seller-managed orders are handled by the relevant seller.
Seller return conditions may differ depending on the product category, condition, perishability, customization, hygiene requirements and other applicable factors.
Customers should contact the seller directly through the seller’s available WhatsApp or contact details regarding return, refund or cancellation requests.
The detailed ShopOpen24 Refund & Returns Policy forms part of these Terms.
8. Seller Responsibilities
Sellers using ShopOpen24 are responsible for their products and seller-managed transactions, including where applicable:
- Accurate product information.
- Accurate pricing and availability.
- Order confirmation and communication.
- Payment collection and payment instructions.
- Product quality and lawful sale.
- Packaging and dispatch.
- Shipping and delivery.
- Returns, replacements and refunds.
- Appropriate licences, registrations, certifications and compliance required for the seller’s products or business.
- Compliance with applicable consumer, product, tax and other legal obligations.
9. Customer Responsibilities
Customers agree to use ShopOpen24 responsibly and provide accurate information when required for an order or account.
- Provide accurate contact and delivery information when requested.
- Communicate honestly with sellers.
- Use payment details responsibly.
- Inspect products and report genuine issues to the seller promptly.
- Not misuse the website, seller information or marketplace services.
10. Product Information
Product information is provided by sellers and may include product name, description, images, price, availability, specifications, ingredients, measurements, shipping details and other product information.
Sellers are responsible for ensuring that information they provide is accurate, complete, lawful and not misleading.
Customers should review the available product information and communicate with the seller when clarification is required.
11. Prohibited Use
You must not use ShopOpen24 to:
- Commit fraud or engage in deceptive activity.
- Upload or promote unlawful products.
- Infringe intellectual property rights.
- Attempt unauthorized access to the website or another user’s account.
- Introduce malware, harmful code or other malicious technology.
- Abuse, threaten or harass customers, sellers or support staff.
- Use the platform for unlawful, misleading or abusive activity.
12. User & Seller Content
Sellers and users may submit product information, images, reviews, comments, business information or other content.
You remain responsible for content you submit and must have the necessary rights to publish that content.
ShopOpen24 may remove or restrict content that violates these Terms, applicable policies, legal requirements or marketplace standards.
13. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the ShopOpen24 website, branding, logos, original layouts, design elements, text and platform features are protected by applicable intellectual property rights.
Sellers retain responsibility for the intellectual property rights associated with their own product images, descriptions, branding and other submitted content.
14. Website Availability
We aim to keep ShopOpen24 available and functional, but website availability may occasionally be affected by maintenance, technical problems, hosting issues, connectivity problems or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Features may be changed, updated, suspended or discontinued when necessary for the operation of the platform.
15. Third-Party Services
ShopOpen24 may use or link to third-party services such as communication tools, hosting services, analytics services, payment-related services or external websites.
Third-party services may have their own terms and privacy policies. ShopOpen24 does not control all third-party systems or their independent policies.
16. Privacy
Your use of ShopOpen24 is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected, used and protected.
17. Suspension or Termination
ShopOpen24 may restrict, suspend or terminate access to accounts or marketplace features where reasonably necessary because of suspected fraud, abuse, unlawful activity, violations of these Terms or other legitimate platform-management reasons.
Sellers may also be subject to additional seller-specific requirements or verification procedures.
18. Governing Law
These Terms are intended to be interpreted in accordance with applicable laws of India, subject to any mandatory consumer or other legal rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
Any dispute arising in connection with the ShopOpen24 platform will be subject to the applicable legal forums and dispute-resolution mechanisms provided by law.
19. Contact ShopOpen24
For questions about these Terms, the marketplace platform or a seller-related issue, contact ShopOpen24 using the details below.
Karimattom House,
Kummanodan,
Pattimattom P.O.,
Ernakulam, Kerala – 683562,
India
Email: support@shopopen24.com
Phone: +91 85909 38536
WhatsApp: Contact ShopOpen24 on WhatsApp
Customer Information
Customers should review product information, seller details, shipping terms and applicable return/refund conditions before completing a seller-managed transaction.
Seller Information
Sellers are responsible for their product listings, customer communication, payment collection, fulfilment, shipping and applicable after-sale obligations.
Related ShopOpen24 Policies
Please review these policies together with these Terms & Conditions.