Upick Marketplace Trust Rules
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Secure exchange policy

Upick protects the deal by controlling inspection, payment, and handoff. No bypass.

Upick Marketplace is not just a listing board. It is a protected exchange system where buyers place deposits, sellers approve inspections, contact stays protected, transactions close through Upick, and marketplace fees are deducted automatically.

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Contact stays protected

Phone numbers, private addresses, direct payment handles, and outside contact information are not revealed before the protected process is active.

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Deposit before inspection

Buyers must place an inspection deposit before exact location, inspection code, or appointment details are unlocked.

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Verified exchange

Inspections should happen through verified exchange points, partner yards, shops, dealer lots, or operator-assisted locations.

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Bypass is prohibited

Using Upick to meet and then closing outside the platform can result in deposit forfeiture, account restriction, and listing removal.

Protected transaction flow

This is the correct path for every marketplace transaction.

1

Buyer finds item

Buyer reviews listing details without receiving private seller contact or exact private location.

2

Deposit is placed

Deposit confirms buyer seriousness and unlocks inspection request workflow.

3

Seller approves

Seller confirms inspection window and protected location type through Upick.

4

Buyer inspects

Buyer inspects the item at an approved location using QR/PIN verification.

5

Payment closes

Buyer confirms purchase through Upick. Upick deducts fee and releases seller payout.

Deposit rules

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Applied to purchase If buyer purchases the item through Upick, the inspection deposit can be credited to the purchase.
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Refund eligible after rejection If buyer inspects and rejects under Upick rules, the deposit may be refundable.
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No-show risk If buyer misses an approved appointment, deposit may be forfeited or partially retained.
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Bypass forfeiture If buyer or seller attempts to use Upick to connect and then transact outside, deposit can be forfeited.

Fee structure

Inspection deposit Amount depends on item value and category.
$50–$500+
Marketplace transaction fee Deducted when sale closes through Upick.
3%–8%
Featured listing Optional seller boost for more visibility.
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Delivery / towing Quoted separately through Upick after purchase.
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Bypass penalty

Upick Marketplace exists to protect the transaction. If a buyer or seller uses Upick to discover, contact, inspect, or negotiate an item and then attempts to complete the sale outside Upick, the account may be restricted, deposits may be forfeited, listings may be removed, and future access to Upick Marketplace may be blocked.

Seller responsibilities

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Accurate listingSeller must represent title, condition, mileage, documents, and ownership truthfully.
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Approved inspectionSeller must use approved exchange flow and avoid private off-platform meetup arrangements.
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Payment through UpickSeller agrees not to accept outside payment from a buyer introduced by Upick.

Buyer responsibilities

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Deposit requiredBuyer must place deposit before requesting protected inspection details.
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Inspect before purchaseBuyer should inspect the item and confirm purchase inside Upick after inspection.
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No outside dealBuyer agrees not to ask for direct payment, phone, private address, or bypass transaction.

Upick is not just connecting people. Upick controls the safe exchange.

This system is designed to protect the buyer, protect the seller, protect the item, and protect Upick’s marketplace fee by keeping inspection and payment inside the platform.

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