Advertising, Promotion & Business Guidelines

1. Introduction

FixSeller Marketplace provides promotional and advertising services to help individuals, small businesses, and companies increase visibility across Pakistan.

These guidelines define how advertising, promotion, and business-related listings are managed on the platform.

By using any promotional service, users agree to follow these guidelines.

2. Nature of Advertising Services

FixSeller Marketplace offers optional paid promotional services including:

  • Featured advertisement listings
  • Banner advertisements
  • Sidebar promotions
  • Footer placements
  • Priority visibility options

These services are designed solely for increased exposure and visibility, not guaranteed sales or business results.

3. Advertising Eligibility

Advertising services are available to:

  • Individual sellers
  • Small and medium businesses
  • Service providers
  • Property and vehicle dealers
  • Job posters and recruiters

The platform reserves the right to reject any advertiser or campaign without providing detailed justification.

4. Content Standards for Ads

All advertisements must meet the following requirements:

  • Content must be accurate, lawful, and non-misleading
  • Images and descriptions must match the actual product or service
  • No false claims, exaggerated promises, or deceptive wording
  • Ads must comply with applicable laws of Pakistan
  • Offensive, illegal, or restricted content is strictly prohibited

5. Approval Policy

All advertisements go through manual review before activation.

FixSeller Marketplace may:

  • Approve ads that meet quality standards
  • Reject ads that violate rules or lack clarity
  • Request modifications before approval
  • Remove ads after publication if violations are discovered

Approval does not guarantee performance or results.

6. Payment & Activation Rules

  • Paid advertising services must be purchased in advance
  • Ads are activated after successful verification and processing
  • Standard activation time may vary depending on workload (typically within operational processing window)
  • Users are responsible for ensuring correct submission of ad content

7. Refund Policy for Advertising

Refunds are limited and only applicable under specific conditions:

  • If a paid ad is not activated within the defined processing timeframe, users may request a refund
  • Once an advertisement is live or has started running, no refund will be issued
  • Refunds may be granted if required under applicable laws of Pakistan or platform discretion in special cases
  • All refund requests are subject to verification

8. Business Promotion Guidelines

Users promoting businesses must ensure:

  • Clear and honest representation of products or services
  • Valid contact details for customer communication
  • Proper categorization of listings
  • No spam or repeated postings for same service

Misuse of promotional tools may result in suspension or restriction.

9. Prohibited Advertising Practices

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Fake or misleading advertisements
  • Scam or fraudulent offers
  • Adult, illegal, or restricted content
  • Duplicate ads for manipulation
  • Malware, phishing, or harmful links
  • Misrepresentation of identity or business

Violation may result in permanent ban and legal action if necessary.

10. Platform Rights

FixSeller Marketplace reserves the right to:

  • Reject or remove any advertisement at any time
  • Modify placement or visibility of ads
  • Suspend advertiser accounts for violations
  • Update advertising rules without prior notice

11. Limitation of Responsibility

FixSeller Marketplace:

  • Does not guarantee sales, leads, or conversions
  • Is not responsible for user-to-user transactions
  • Does not verify every claim made in advertisements
  • Acts only as a platform for listing and promotion

All risks associated with advertising outcomes are borne by the advertiser.

12. Fair Use Policy

To maintain platform quality:

  • Users must avoid excessive or spam advertising
  • Each business or individual should maintain fair usage of promotional services
  • Manipulation of visibility systems is strictly prohibited

13. Compliance with Laws

All advertising and promotional activities must comply with applicable laws of Pakistan. Users are responsible for ensuring their content does not violate any legal or regulatory requirements.

14. Updates to Guidelines

FixSeller Marketplace may update these guidelines at any time. Continued use of advertising services indicates acceptance of updated rules.