CuteMesh.com Product Listing Standards for Vendors

Effective Date: 1/1/2025
Applies To: All vendors listing items or services on CuteMesh.com across all modules

CuteMesh.com is committed to maintaining a professional, trustworthy, and user-friendly marketplace. This Product Listing Standards document outlines the requirements for vendors to create accurate, high-quality, and policy-compliant listings on our platform.

1. General Requirements (Applies to All Listings)

All product and service listings must:

• Be accurate, truthful, and complete
  
• Not contain prohibited items, as per the Prohibited Items Policy 
• Avoid clickbait, misleading terms, or false claims
  
• Respect all intellectual property laws (e.g., trademarks, copyrights)
  
• Be listed under the appropriate category/module 

2. Required Listing Components

Each listing must include the following:

2.1 Product/Service Title

• Should be clear, descriptive, and relevant
  
• Avoid ALL CAPS, emojis, or misleading keywords
  
• Include brand, model, or type if applicable (e.g., “Handmade Ankara Dress – Size M”) 

2.2 Description

• Must clearly explain what the buyer is receiving
  
• Include product specifications, features, materials, ingredients, usage instructions, or terms of service
  
• List dimensions, weight, or variations (e.g., size, color) as needed
  
• Services must clearly define scope, delivery time, and deliverables 

2.3 Images

• Minimum: 1 clear image | Recommended: 3–5
  
• JPEG or PNG, at least 800 x 800px
  
• Show the actual product (not just packaging or ads)
  
• No watermarks, logos, borders, or distracting backgrounds
  
• No stock images unless selling digital goods or with proper licensing 

2.4 Price

• Must be in the platform’s supported currency
  
• Should include VAT or applicable taxes where required
  
• No misleading pricing (e.g., inflated original price for fake discounts) 

2.5 Quantity & Availability

• Reflect current inventory or availability
  
• Update or unpublish out-of-stock items
  
• Services/freelance listings must specify delivery timelines or capacity 

3. Category-Specific Standards

3.1 Marketplace (Fixed-Price Products)

• Include shipping information: cost, method, expected delivery time
  
• Return policy must be clearly stated
  
• Include product origin (handmade, sourced, manufactured) 

3.2 Auctions

• Set realistic starting price
  
• State reserve price (if applicable)
  
• Clearly define auction rules: payment due dates, shipping details 

3.3 Services / Freelance

• Define package tiers (if applicable)
  
• Use buyer-friendly terms (e.g., turnaround time, revisions)
  
• State clearly what is not included 

3.4 Job Listings

• Must include position title, employer info, job type, compensation, and deadline
  
• Avoid discriminatory, vague, or misleading terms
  
• No MLM or work-from-home scams 

3.5 Event Listings

• Include event name, date, location (physical/virtual), and ticket price
  
• Upload event banner/flyer image
  
• Provide instructions on ticket redemption or attendance 

3.6 Rentals

• Define rental duration, cost, terms (e.g., damage, deposit, pickup/return)
  
• Add actual photos of the rental item
  
• Be specific about availability calendar 

3.7 Grocery / Perishables

• Include expiration date, weight, packaging type
  
• List ingredients and dietary labels (e.g., vegan, gluten-free)
  
• Specify delivery time frame and handling instructions 

4. Prohibited Listing Practices

You may not:

• Use fake or misleading product names or keywords
  
• Duplicate identical listings to game search results
  
• List products you cannot fulfill or don’t have access to
  
• Impersonate other brands or misrepresent ownership
  
• Use restricted words like “cure,” “guaranteed,” or “authentic” without proof
  

Violations will result in listing removal and potential account penalties.

5. Legal and Compliance Notes

• Vendors are responsible for local legal compliance (e.g., safety labels, tax inclusion, licenses).
  
• Digital products must comply with relevant content laws and be deliverable via platform or approved links.
  
• Product claims (e.g., organic, certified, FDA-approved) must be verifiable and documented upon request. 

6. Quality Assurance and Enforcement

CuteMesh.com reserves the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or remove listings that do not meet these standards
  
• Request additional documentation or proof of claims
  
• Warn, suspend, or terminate vendor accounts for repeated non-compliance 

7. Listing Review & Optimization Tips

• Use clear, search-friendly keywords (avoid spammy repetition)
  
• Keep descriptions short but informative—bullet points work well
  
• Regularly update listings to reflect availability and buyer trends
  
• Use lifestyle images (product in use) to increase buyer trust 

8. Help & Support

Need help with listing setup or optimization?

📚 Visit our Vendor Knowledge Base 

 📧 Email: [email protected]

 

9. Updates to This Document

This Product Listing Standards document may be updated from time to time. Vendors will be notified of material changes. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the latest standards.

By listing a product or service on CuteMesh.com, you agree to comply with the guidelines outlined above.