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    privacy contract agreement with 3rd party

    Summary: La discusión se centra en un acuerdo de privacidad con un tercero. heresdolly inicia la conversación, y varios participantes se involucran, como k1ooo-slr-sales, *casey* y sandypebbles, compartiendo opiniones y dudas sobre el contrato propuesto. Las conversaciones incluyen varias respuestas entre los participantes, con un enfoque en clarificar términos y condiciones del acuerdo. sandypebbles y heresdolly parecen intercambiar información más detallada en ciertos momentos, mientras que otros autores contribuyen de manera más esporádica. El tema principal es asegurar que todas las partes entiendan los aspectos legales y de privacidad involucrados en el contrato con el tercero.

    hi.  im going to start dropshipping and i need to have a contractual agreement with my supplier about not sharing the buyers information. does anyone know what to do?  do i just write it down and they agree to it?  thankyou

    heresdolly
    heresdolly
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    k1ooo-slr-sales

    k1ooo-slr-sales

    ·1 year ago
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    @heresdolly wrote:

    hi.  im going to start dropshipping

     

    I know I posted that "I'm out", but I put some shorts on and I'm back.  I thought it timely to bring the following eBay thread to the attention of the OP 👇

     

    https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Buying/Seller-took-my-order-then-sourced-item-from-Amazon/td-p/2604548

     

    Dropshipping ain't like it was when Matt & Amanda started on eBay.

     

    **edit** going to sit on my lounge again and watch some tennis 😉

                                           
    gutterpunkz05

    gutterpunkz05

    ·1 year ago
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    Hi again,  just to add, I have had a quick look at your listings, have not got time now to check where the pics have been lifted from.  However you are leaving yourself wide open to disputes, by stating   (the clothes look exactly like the pic).    Unless devices are calibrated, you have  no idea  that the image you have uploaded is identical to what is being viewed by a potential buyer

                                           
    gutterpunkz05

    gutterpunkz05

    ·1 year ago
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    Hi there,  has ebay called your selling into question, or are you just dotting the I's in advance.  

    International contracts between sellers and suppliers are valid, if done correctly, but just a signed note is unlikely to hold up.

                                           
    domino-710

    domino-710

    ·1 year ago
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    The operative ' done correctly ' - which involves a heap of legal activity.

     

    Think that is going to work here. ??

                                           
    countessalmirena

    countessalmirena

    ·1 year ago
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    The use of such a clause in the dropshipping policy is to provide eBay with legal defence in the event of data misuse. In my view, eBay fully realise it’s unenforceable between seller and supplier in the vast majority of cases, but it’s the seller who will be liable in the first instance if a Chinese supplier (for instance) used by the seller is demonstrably responsible for data misuse where a buyer is prepared to take legal action.

     

    OP, do not take what I’ve posted as legal advice. It is not that, and I don’t represent it as such. Go to a solicitor / accountant specialising in this arena.

     

     

    My opinion: dropshipping is fraught with difficulties. I would not buy anything dropshipped. Do this at your own risk.

                                           
    padi*0409

    padi*0409

    ·1 year ago
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    You need to be aware that many buyers hate sellers that drop-ship their items, that will be reflected in the feedback you receive.

                                           
    heresdolly

    heresdolly

    OP1 year ago
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    please only responses that help with this question. thankyou

                                           
    sandypebbles

    sandypebbles

    ·1 year ago
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    You have been given appropriate responses, that are helpful

     

    They might not be what you want to hear, but you need to listen to what other members have said, and......

     

    Sorry, but members here are only going to give you factual replies

     

    If you do not do things the right way, the eBay bots will shut you down from selling at all

     

    And you will not be able to sell again on this, or any other account if that happens

     

     

    Take it or leave it

                                           
    heresdolly

    heresdolly

    OP1 year ago
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    thankyou for all the information but i just need an answer to the specific question that i asked.  everything else im aware of.  

                                           
    k1ooo-slr-sales

    k1ooo-slr-sales

    ·1 year ago
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    @heresdolly wrote:

    please only responses that help with this question. thankyou

     

    seek professional advice, backed by professional qualifications, on all implications of dropshipping, including tax advice . . . don't seek advice on eBay discussion forums, where nobody will guarantee the information they provide.

     

    Me, I'm just a 60-something retired teacher sitting on his lounge in his undies because it is so hot these last couple of days.  If what I have posted is wrong, you can sue me for the shirt off my back . . . oops, not wearing a shirt today 😲

     

    There, hopefully this post is helpful . . . I'm out.

                                           
    heresdolly

    heresdolly

    OP1 year ago
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    ebay suggested i asked the question on here.  thankyou for ur imput

                                           
    domino-710

    domino-710

    ·1 year ago
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    Unless those entering into the contract are both Australian Residents - residing in Australia -  it cannot be legally binding.

                                           
    lezned-toycollector

    lezned-toycollector

    ·1 year ago
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    I think you may be confusing "eBay" with an inexperienced and somewhat uneducated "eBay agent".

     

    Obviously, the help pages don't state that you need a contractual agreement and to ask other members about what is actually required.

     

    Likewise, no experienced eBay agent who knew what they were doing would ever advise you to to ask other members for the information.

     

    Therefore, it looks as though you've simply received zero helpful advice from an agent who has no idea about eBay policies or requirements.

     

    From here you have one choice... you can either seek appropriate advice through the channels suggested in the replies here, or you can ignore same and risk having restrictions placed on your account.

     

    How you proceed is entirely up to you.

                                           
    *casey*

    *casey*

    ·1 year ago
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    The help page  shows:

     

    What is the policy?

     

    "Sellers who are using a third party to fulfil orders are responsible for ensuring that items will be delivered safely within the terms of their eBay listing, and that their agreement with any service provider or supplier prevents the misuse of buyer data associated with eBay orders"

     

    "You ensure that your third-party provider is subject to a contractual condition which prevents them from using or sharing any eBay order information (including the names and contact details of buyers) for any purpose other than the fulfilment of the specific eBay order which they are engaged by you to fulfil"

     

    As already advised, the OP should get professional / legal advice.

     

    And  IMO, there's no way in the world  the supplier for the OP's items   is an Australian resident

                                           
    domino-710

    domino-710

    ·1 year ago
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    Then that contract could not be upheld in Australia - therefore pointless.

                                           
    lezned-toycollector

    lezned-toycollector

    ·1 year ago
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    @*casey* wrote:

    The help page  shows:

     

    What is the policy?

     

    "Sellers who are using a third party to fulfil orders are responsible for ensuring that items will be delivered safely within the terms of their eBay listing, and that their agreement with any service provider or supplier prevents the misuse of buyer data associated with eBay orders"

     

    "You ensure that your third-party provider is subject to a contractual condition which prevents them from using or sharing any eBay order information (including the names and contact details of buyers) for any purpose other than the fulfilment of the specific eBay order which they are engaged by you to fulfil"

    That's my point exactly. Nowhere does that policy tell anyone to seek instructions from other members in the community forum - which is exactly what the OP has stated.

                                           
    imastawka

    imastawka

    ·1 year ago
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    @k1ooo-slr-sales wrote:

    .........Me, I'm just a 60-something retired teacher sitting on his lounge in his undies because it is so hot these last couple of days. ........

     

    Thanks for that image

    imastawka_0-1736918235308.gif

     

     

                                           
    k1ooo-slr-sales

    k1ooo-slr-sales

    ·1 year ago
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    I put shorts on for lunch 😁

                                           
    gutterpunkz05

    gutterpunkz05

    ·1 year ago
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    You are doing it wrong slr, don't you know how to keep the flies of the food

                                           
    padi*0409

    padi*0409

    ·1 year ago
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    @imastawka wrote:
    @k1ooo-slr-sales wrote:

     

    Thanks for that image

     

    Stawks, he forgot to mention that he's a well-known male model..................🤣

                                           
    sandypebbles

    sandypebbles

    ·1 year ago
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    Aren't you already?

     

     

    Your listing certainly look very much like it

     

    So if you aren't, you may want to not copy ads from other sites

     

    Because even if you aren't right now, using such ads is likely to get you in strife with the eBay bots 

    Have a look at any of the number of threads on here where sellers have been pulled up for the same thing, or simply 'looking' like that is what they are doing

     

     

    And do you intend to make potential buyers aware that this is what you are doing, but stating that you are dropshipping on the ad for each item?

     

     

    The pleated dress is located in India and the description straight from a dropshipper/dodgy site play book

                                           
    heresdolly

    heresdolly

    OP1 year ago
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    everything i have listed on my page i own. i am currently not dropshipping

                                           
    sandypebbles

    sandypebbles

    ·1 year ago
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    As said, the dress states it is located in India

     

    Is there a reason you are having it sent from India if you own it and not dropshipping? 

     

    And, as said . even if it just looks like you are, the eBay bots will decided that you are

     

    Looks like is good enough for the bots

                                           
    k1ooo-slr-sales

    k1ooo-slr-sales

    ·1 year ago
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    @heresdolly wrote:

    everything i have listed on my page i own. i am currently not dropshipping

     

    did you purchase these items to check them out, as 'samples' of items you are considering to dropship?

     

    Do the clothing items meet Australian Standards for children's clothing?

     

    If you are unsure, then the answer is NO.

                                           
    *casey*

    *casey*

    ·1 year ago
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    @heresdolly wrote:

    "everything i have listed on my page i own. i am currently not dropshipping"

     

    I suggest you take your OWN  pictures of the items, not copied from  other sites.

     

                                           
    k1ooo-slr-sales

    k1ooo-slr-sales

    ·1 year ago
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    @heresdolly wrote:

    everything i have listed on my page i own. i am currently not dropshipping

     

    the GST notice is a dead giveaway of an overseas purchase, as is item location 👇

     

    Screenshot_20250115_123732_Samsung Internet.jpg

     

                                           
    heresdolly

    heresdolly

    OP1 year ago
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    i was trying to figure out how to do everything with someone from ebay . i thought i changed it back. they r all from me. thanks for ur input

                                           
    heresdolly

    heresdolly

    OP1 year ago
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    and im sure ur aware that the dress was the only 1 that said that

                                           
    k1ooo-slr-sales

    k1ooo-slr-sales

    ·1 year ago
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    I took a look at your listings.

     

    Something you must consider is whether the items you intend to dropship meet Australian Standards.

     

    A recent example that illustrates my point is the clothing item bought on Temu that didn't meet Australian standards for clothing 👇

     

    Temu recalls flammable glow-in-the-dark jumper after 8yo girl suffers burns - ABC News https://search.app/CNy8A3jwz8tY7jGW9

     

    If you sell clothing items, how do you intend to ensure compliance with Australian Standards if the items you list are sourced from overseas?

     

    There would be liability implications if selling such items.  Make sure you have insurance.

     

    **disclaimer**

    see my previous post for my disclaimer.

                                           
    *casey*

    *casey*

    ·1 year ago
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    Please read the rules on dropshipping

     

    https://www.ebay.com.au/help/policies/selling-policies/third-party-fulfilment-policy?id=4718

     

    The pictures of your listings are all the same as  shown on Aliexpress,  from which dropshipping wouldn't be allowed. Likewise Amazon, Temu  etc

     

    Where is your supplier located ?

                                           
    k1ooo-slr-sales

    k1ooo-slr-sales

    ·1 year ago
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    @heresdolly wrote:

    hi.  im going to start dropshipping and i need to have a contractual agreement with my supplier about not sharing the buyers information. does anyone know what to do?  do i just write it down and they agree to it?  thankyou

     

    firstly, who are 'they'?

     

    I'm not wanting a name, just something like 'online Australian retailer' or 'Chinese distributors'.

     

    Anything you get signed by overseas suppliers probably carries very little standing in Australia, especially Chinese entities.

     

    **disclaimer**

    my comments above are personal opinion, not based on specific knowledge about consumer or privacy laws in Australia.  My comments should not be read as 'Professional advice' as I have zero experience or expertise in dropshipping matters. 

     

     

    If you are wanting credible, reliable, professional advice . . . you are not going to get it on an eBay forum, you're going to have to pay for it from an accountant or lawyer.

                                           
    heresdolly

    heresdolly

    OP1 year ago
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    hi. i have talked to my suppliers and i have talked at length to ebay about what i need to do. ebay suggested i ask other dropshippers what they did getting an agreement

                                           
                                                                                     
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