11-22-2007, 12:46 AM
Quote:We're writing to let you know that we've made some changes to our
Terms of Service and Program Policies. As we continue to improve
Google Checkout for our buyers and sellers, we occasionally need
to adjust our terms and policies to accommodate changes to the
product, our business, and merchants' needs.
Below, we've provided links to the updated terms and policies and
highlighted some of the changes that might be of interest.
Terms of Service -
https://checkout.google.com/termsOfService?type=Seller
- Accommodations for new features such as email invoicing and
support for non-profit organizations.
- Updated timing for shipping, charging, and manual adjustment
requests.
- Updates to representations and warranties, limitations on
liability, and indemnities.
- Updates to reserve practices and fund recovery for negative
balances.
Program Policies - http://checkout.google.com/seller/policies.html
- 1e: Removed the policy.
- 2a: Clarified that authorizations will last for 168 hours.
- 2b: Allowed for capture of funds before fulfilling orders, as long
as the orders are fulfilled within 24 hours of capture.
- 2f: Added requirement that manual adjustments to authorizations,
captures, and refunds must be requested within 90 days of the
original order date.
- 4b: Relaxed policy such that 1:1 Google Checkout button
placement is highly recommended for a consistent user experience,
but not required.
- 4c: Allowed for acceptance of Checkout after a login if you sell
digital goods and display the Google Checkout acceptance logo
before the login.
- 5a: Allowed 501c(3) non-profit organizations to display the
Checkout badge.
We encourage you to take a moment to review and print the updated
terms and policies for your records, as the above examples are not
a comprehensive list.
Thanks for using Google Checkout! We look forward to a successful
holiday season with you.
