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Retail Space — Vendor Terms & Conditions

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Thank you for applying to join Retail Space. Retail Space is created to support local brands, makers, and small businesses by providing a professional retail environment to showcase and sell their products. By joining Retail Space, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

1. Acceptance, Rental Fee & Bond

  • Approved vendors receive an invoice to secure their space.
  • A 2-week security bond is required before starting.
  • Rental is billed every 2 weeks per your billing cycle.
  • Overdue payments trigger reminders. >7 days unpaid triggers staff contact.
  • Unpaid fees may result in product removal & storage.
  • Outstanding fees/damages may be deducted from the bond.

2. Rental Term & Notice Period

  • Flexible rental arrangement.
  • 2 weeks written email notice required to leave.
  • Notice period begins at next billing cycle.

3. Commission & Sales

  • All sales processed via Retail Space POS.
  • 15% commission on all sales.
  • Vendors cannot process separate in-store payments.

4. Vendor Payment

  • Payouts follow Retail Space payment cycles.
  • Deductions: 15% commission, rental fees, processing fees, outstanding charges.
  • Sales reports provided to vendors.

5. Product Display & Presentation

  • Vendors maintain clean, organized, well-stocked, professional spaces.
  • Low stock triggers restock requests.
  • Products must stay within allocated shelf/rack zones.

6. Restocking, Pricing & Labels

  • Restock during approved hours only.
  • All items must have clear pricing & labels before display.
  • Missing/incorrect labels delay sales availability.

7. Product Requirements

  • Safe, compliant with Australian laws, no IP infringement, match approved categories.
  • Retail Space reserves right to refuse unsuitable products.

8. Product Quality & Customer Issues

  • Vendors responsible for product quality, safety, & accuracy.
  • Retail Space facilitates dispute resolution fairly.
  • Refunds/returns not automatic if vendor standards are met.

9. Second-Hand / Pre-Loved Items

  • Must be excellent condition, clean, professionally presented, ~80%+ new.
  • Non-compliant items will be rejected.

10. Damage, Theft & Insurance

  • Products displayed at vendor's own risk.
  • Retail Space not liable for theft, damage, loss, or value reduction.
  • Vendors encouraged to carry insurance.

11. Safety

  • Displays must not block access or create hazards.
  • Electrical items must meet Australian safety standards.

12. Leaving Retail Space

  • All stock collected by agreed end date.
  • Uncollected items incur storage fees or are removed after notice.

13. Agreement

By joining Retail Space, you confirm you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.