📜 TERMS OF SERVICE

MyCartly Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: November 2025 | By Eminence SAB Solutions

📑 Table of Contents

📋 Introduction & Definitions

⚖️ Chargebacks & Penalties

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyCartly, a trademark of Eminence SAB Solutions, Abuja, Nigeria ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using the MyCartly platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

🚨 Important Notice

These Terms govern your use of MyCartly as either a Shop Owner or Buyer. MyCartly serves as an online marketplace facilitating connections between Shop Owners and Buyers, but does not take ownership of goods or services sold through the platform.

2. Definitions

Shop Owner: Any registered seller using MyCartly to list or sell products/services.

Buyer: Any individual or entity purchasing goods or services through MyCartly.

Wallet: The account balance held by MyCartly on behalf of the Shop Owner.

Chargeback: A transaction reversal initiated by a buyer or bank.

3. Use of the Platform

MyCartly is an online marketplace facilitating connections between Shop Owners and Buyers. MyCartly does not take ownership of goods or services sold through the platform.

4. Shop Owner Responsibilities

Shop Owners must:

  • Fulfill all orders accurately and timely
  • Provide truthful and lawful product/service descriptions
  • Comply with applicable laws and platform rules

5. No Logistics or Delivery Obligation

MyCartly does not provide delivery or logistics services. Shop Owners are solely responsible for shipping and delivery of purchased items.

6. Payment Processing

Payments from Buyers are processed via MyCartly's payment gateway and credited to Shop Owners' Wallet accounts.

7. Chargebacks & Disputed Transactions

Zero-Tolerance for Non-Fulfilment

MyCartly does not provide, arrange, or facilitate delivery of physical goods. Every Shop Owner is 100% responsible for fulfillment, delivery, accuracy, and condition of goods sold on MyCartly.

Any failure to deliver goods or services as purchased automatically places the Shop Owner in direct liability for any resulting dispute or chargeback.

Chargeback Liability

In the event of a chargeback:

  • The full chargeback amount
  • All associated bank fees
  • Investigation/administrative fees
  • Any penalties applicable under this Terms of Service

will be deducted from the Shop Owner's MyCartly Wallet balance.

If the wallet balance is unable to cover these costs, the Shop Owner agrees to:

  • Allow MyCartly to apply future payouts against the outstanding amount, or
  • Settle the required amount within 72 hours of notification.

Evidence Submission

If a buyer files a dispute, the Shop Owner must provide clear proof of delivery, customer confirmation, or evidence of product/service completion within 48 hours. Failure to do so may result in the dispute being decided against the Shop Owner.

Excessive Chargebacks

MyCartly reserves the right to:

  • Issue warnings
  • Place rolling reserves
  • Increase payout hold periods
  • Impose penalties
  • Limit the Shop Owner's transaction volume
  • Or permanently suspend the Shop Owner's account

if the Shop Owner exceeds a chargeback ratio of 1% of monthly transactions.

Irreversible Decisions

Decisions made by MyCartly's Risk & Compliance Team regarding chargebacks are final, based on evidence and platform policies.

8. Penalty Schedule

MyCartly enforces penalties to maintain a safe and trusted marketplace. Penalties may be applied in addition to suspension, depending on severity.

8.1 Penalties for Non-Fulfillment or Fraud

Violation Penalty
Failure to deliver goods/services ₦10,000 per incident + full refund + chargeback costs
Providing misleading, false, or fraudulent product/service details ₦25,000 per incident + possible suspension
Uploading fake proof of delivery ₦50,000 + immediate account suspension or termination
Attempting to bypass MyCartly payment systems ₦100,000 + permanent termination
Excessive cancellation (>10% of monthly orders) ₦5,000 per excess cancellation

8.2 Operational Violations

Violation Penalty
Delayed response to disputes beyond 48 hours ₦3,000 per dispute
Delayed order fulfillment beyond agreed timeframe ₦2,000 per order
Abusive behavior towards buyers or platform staff Warning → ₦10,000 → suspension

8.3 Compliance Violations

Violation Penalty
Selling banned, restricted, or counterfeit items ₦50,000 + permanent termination
Misuse of customer data ₦100,000 + legal escalation

Note: MyCartly reserves the right to adjust penalties depending on severity, intent, and pattern of behavior.

9. Payouts

Standard Payout Cycle

Payouts are processed every 24–48 hours, subject to successful verification, fraud screening, bank network availability, and compliance checks.

Payout Hold & Reserve Policy

To protect buyers and maintain platform security, MyCartly may place:

  • Temporary payout holds
  • Rolling reserves, or
  • Extended settlement periods

especially for new or high-risk accounts, suspicious transactions, or accounts with high dispute rates.

Payout Adjustments for Risk Events

MyCartly may delay or adjust payouts in the following cases:

  • Active disputes or chargebacks
  • Irregular transaction patterns
  • Suspicion of fraud
  • Failure to fulfill recent orders
  • Violation of platform policies

During such events, MyCartly may withhold up to 100% of funds necessary to cover potential liabilities.

Deductions from Payouts

MyCartly may deduct from Shop Owner payouts:

  • Chargebacks
  • Refunds
  • Bank fees
  • Penalties (as per Section 8)
  • Negative balances
  • Compliance-related adjustments

Shop Owner Banking Information

Shop Owners are responsible for providing correct bank details. MyCartly is not liable for delays or losses caused by incorrect account information.

Final Settlement on Account Termination

Upon account closure or termination:

  • Payouts may be withheld for up to 90 days to ensure all disputes and liabilities are fully resolved.
  • Remaining balances, minus any chargebacks and penalties, will be released to the Shop Owner.

10. Account Suspension & Termination

Grounds for Suspension or Termination

MyCartly may suspend or terminate Shop Owner accounts for:

  • Violation of these Terms or policies
  • Fraud or suspected fraudulent activity
  • Excessive chargebacks or disputes
  • Non-fulfillment of orders
  • Illegal or prohibited activities
  • Failure to pay penalties or outstanding balances
  • Any other reason deemed necessary to protect the platform, buyers, or MyCartly.

Suspension Process

Suspended accounts will have limited or no access to the platform and payouts may be withheld pending investigation.

Termination Process

Terminated accounts will lose all access, and all outstanding balances will be handled as per Section 9.6.

Appeals

Shop Owners may appeal suspension or termination decisions by contacting MyCartly support within 7 days. Appeals will be reviewed but final decisions rest with MyCartly.

11. Limitation of Liability

MyCartly is not liable for:

  • Losses arising from buyer-seller disputes
  • Delivery issues or damages
  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Any unauthorized use of accounts

12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Abuja.

13. Changes to Terms

MyCartly reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on the platform with an updated "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Eminence SAB Solutions

Email: support@mycartly.ng

Questions About Our Terms?

Contact our legal team for clarification on any section of our Terms of Service

MyCartly by Eminence SAB Solutions • Last Updated: November 2025