Yes. Submitting your vendor application is completely free.
We review your details to ensure quality and marketplace fit. No payment is required during the application stage.
The monthly fee begins only when your storefront is marked Active/Live on the marketplace.
You are not charged while your store is inactive or in Dormant Mode.
If a monthly payment is not completed, your storefront will be temporarily suspended.
Once payment is resolved, your store will be reactivated.
The monthly storefront fee covers:
Yes, a small commission may apply per sale. Details are provided during onboarding.
No.
SHOP KIJIJI is a curated platform, not an open listing site.
We review every application carefully and select partners based on:
Acceptance is not automatic, and submission does not guarantee approval.
We prioritize partners who demonstrate:
We welcome:
Scale is not a prerequisite.
Because KIJIJI is not just about products.
We are building a marketplace rooted in:
Understanding who you are and why you make what you make helps us curate responsibly and tell stories truthfully.
No, not by default.
Any exclusivity, limited runs, or special collaborations must be:
In most cases, vendors are responsible for:
Clear timelines and reliability are essential to partnership.
The Vendor Code of Conduct outlines shared expectations around:
It exists to protect:
Agreement is required before onboarding.
Typically 2–3 weeks, depending on volume.
If we need additional information, we’ll reach out before making a final decision.
Cooperatives are welcome and valued.
We look for:
Cooperatives are held to the same quality and fulfillment standards as all partners.
The $25 one-time Storefront Setup Fee is only required after your application is approved.
This fee activates your storefront, onboarding, and account configuration.
Dormant Mode allows you to temporarily pause your storefront (for vacation, inventory updates, or breaks).
While your store is dormant, no monthly fees are charged.
Billing resumes once you reactivate your store.
Yes. You may deactivate or pause your storefront at any time.
There are no long-term contracts or cancellation penalties.
No. The pricing structure is transparent:
No hidden charges.
No.
Approval means you are invited into partnership, not guaranteed permanent placement.
We periodically review:
This allows us to protect the integrity of the marketplace for everyone involved.
No.
However, cultural integrity is non-negotiable.
If your work draws from African or African-diasporic traditions, we expect:
We do not support appropriation or extraction.
Depending on fit, we may work with vendors through:
The specific model is discussed after acceptance and confirmed in writing.
No model is assumed at application stage.
We expect pricing that:
We may provide pricing guidance to ensure alignment with our platform standards.
We do not pressure vendors to underprice their work.
We understand that issues happen.
What matters most is:
Repeated issues or lack of responsiveness may lead to review, pause, or removal.
Yes, if:
Removal decisions are made thoughtfully and communicated clearly whenever possible.
Yes, in many cases.
You’re welcome to reapply if:
Some decisions, particularly around cultural integrity, may be final.
If you have questions at any stage, contact:
partners@shopkijiji.com
We aim to respond thoughtfully and promptly.
SHOP KIJIJI exists to build something enduring—through principled partnerships, thoughtful commerce, and shared responsibility.
If that resonates with how you work, we look forward to hearing from you.
