Home & Living Supplemental Vendor Terms
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About These Supplemental Terms
These Home & Living Supplemental Vendor Terms apply to Vendors who list, manufacture, source, customize, or sell Products within Daivavarna’s Home & Living category.
Daivavarna’s Home & Living category is intended to encourage traditional, natural-material, artisan, durable, culturally meaningful, practical, and lower-impact alternatives for the home rather than functioning as an unrestricted general household-goods marketplace.
Products in this category should ordinarily be made principally from qualifying natural, traditional, mineral, plant-derived, animal-derived, ceramic, glass, stone, wood, or metal materials, subject to reasonable functional exceptions.
These Supplemental Terms form part of the Vendor’s agreement with Daivavarna and should be read together with the General Vendor Terms and Seller Agreement, Marketplace Policies, Product Safety and Recall Policy, Prohibited and Restricted Products, Services and Activities Policy, Intellectual Property Policy, Shipping Policy, Returns Policy, and other applicable Supplemental Category Terms.
Where these Supplemental Terms establish a more specific requirement for Home & Living Products, the more specific category requirement ordinarily applies.
Nothing in these Supplemental Terms limits obligations imposed by Applicable Law.
1. CATEGORY APPROVAL REQUIRED
A Vendor may be required to obtain separate approval before listing Products in the Home & Living category.
General Vendor approval does not automatically authorize a Vendor to sell every type of household Product.
Daivavarna may review materials, intended use, Product safety, sourcing, construction, manufacturing method, claims, photographs, certifications, or other relevant information before granting or continuing category approval.
2. CONTINUING CATEGORY ELIGIBILITY
Approval to sell Home & Living Products is conditional and continuing.
Daivavarna may review category eligibility where the Vendor:
materially changes Product types;
begins using different materials;
introduces higher-risk Products;
receives significant safety complaints;
repeatedly misrepresents materials;
or otherwise creates a reasonable compliance concern.
3. PRODUCTS THAT MAY BE ELIGIBLE
Subject to approval, the Home & Living category may include Products such as:
cookware;
kitchen utensils;
serving ware;
storage containers;
terracotta Products;
clay Products;
brass utensils;
bronze utensils;
copper Products;
iron cookware;
stoneware;
wooden household Products;
baskets;
natural-fiber household Products;
bedding;
mats;
rugs;
curtains;
table linens;
furniture;
shelving;
storage furniture;
decorative Products;
lamps that do not contain prohibited electrical components;
candle holders;
oil-lamp holders;
household organizers;
natural cleaning accessories;
handmade household Products;
and other Products approved by Daivavarna.
Daivavarna may determine that a Product belongs in another category.
4. CURATED NATURAL-MATERIAL STANDARD
Home & Living Products should ordinarily be made principally from qualifying natural, traditional, mineral, ceramic, glass, wood, stone, metal, or natural-fiber materials.
The category is not intended to serve as a general marketplace for conventional petroleum-derived plastic household goods where the principal construction is inconsistent with Daivavarna’s natural-material purpose.
5. PRINCIPAL OR MAJORITY MATERIAL
Unless Daivavarna expressly approves otherwise, the principal or majority material of a Product should satisfy the applicable natural or traditional-material standard.
A Product should not be marketed as a natural Daivavarna Home & Living Product merely because it contains a small decorative natural component while its main structure is conventional synthetic plastic.
6. QUALIFYING MATERIALS
Depending upon the Product and intended use, qualifying materials may include:
wood;
bamboo;
cane;
rattan;
jute;
cotton;
linen;
hemp where lawful;
wool;
natural fibers;
clay;
terracotta;
ceramic;
porcelain;
stone;
glass;
iron;
cast iron;
steel where appropriate;
brass;
bronze;
copper;
silver;
other lawful metals;
natural rubber;
cork;
and other materials approved by Daivavarna.
Eligibility depends upon actual composition, safety, intended use, and accurate representation.
7. LIMITED FUNCTIONAL SYNTHETIC COMPONENTS
Limited synthetic components may be permitted where reasonably necessary for legitimate functionality, durability, sealing, reinforcement, safety, protection, or construction.
Examples may include:
gaskets;
seals;
feet;
small protective pads;
adhesives;
coatings;
fasteners;
thread;
liners;
handles;
hinges;
structural connectors;
or similar functional components.
A limited functional synthetic component does not automatically make an otherwise qualifying Product ineligible.
8. SYNTHETICS MUST NOT DOMINATE THE PRODUCT
Unless specifically approved, conventional petroleum-derived plastic or synthetic material should not constitute the principal or majority structure of a Product offered under the natural-material Home & Living standard.
Vendors shall not obscure substantial synthetic composition through vague descriptions such as “natural style,” “eco look,” or similar language.
9. FUNCTIONAL EXCEPTIONS
Daivavarna may approve a Product containing a greater synthetic component where the material is reasonably necessary for legitimate functionality and the Product otherwise strongly aligns with the purpose of the category.
Such exceptions are determined by Daivavarna and should not be assumed by the Vendor.
10. MATERIAL DISCLOSURE
Vendors must accurately describe principal Product materials.
Where material composition is important to safety, use, value, authenticity, cleaning, food contact, or Customer expectations, sufficient information should be provided in the Listing.
A Vendor shall not intentionally conceal synthetic, plated, coated, composite, engineered, or other material characteristics that would materially affect a Customer’s purchasing decision.
11. FALSE “NATURAL” CLAIMS
A Vendor shall not describe a Product as:
100% natural;
all natural;
plastic-free;
chemical-free;
non-toxic;
organic;
pure wood;
solid brass;
pure copper;
solid bronze;
or similar
unless the Vendor has a reasonable factual basis for that representation.
12. WOOD PRODUCTS
Wooden Products must be accurately described.
A Vendor should distinguish, where materially relevant, between:
solid wood;
plywood;
laminated wood;
veneered material;
engineered wood;
particleboard;
fiberboard;
and composite construction.
A Product should not be represented as solid wood where only a surface veneer is wood.
13. BAMBOO, CANE AND RATTAN
Products represented as bamboo, cane, rattan, or other plant-based material must be accurately described.
Where the Product contains substantial synthetic resin, plastic reinforcement, or composite material, that information should not be concealed if material to the Product’s character.
14. STONE PRODUCTS
Stone Products should accurately identify the material where reasonably known.
A Vendor shall not falsely represent manufactured composite stone, resin imitation stone, or another material as natural stone.
Natural stone may vary in grain, shade, texture, mineral patterns, and surface characteristics.
Reasonable natural variation is not necessarily a defect.
15. CLAY AND TERRACOTTA PRODUCTS
Clay and terracotta Products may be permitted for cooking, serving, storage, décor, gardening, or other appropriate household uses.
The Vendor must accurately represent whether the Product is:
glazed;
unglazed;
decorative;
food-contact suitable;
cooking suitable;
water-storage suitable;
or intended for another specific purpose.
A decorative terracotta Product must not be marketed as cookware without an appropriate basis.
16. CERAMIC PRODUCTS
Ceramic Products represented for food or beverage use must comply with applicable food-contact safety requirements.
Glazes, paints, pigments, coatings, and decorative finishes must be appropriate for the intended use.
A Vendor shall not represent decorative ceramic as food-safe where there is no reasonable basis for that claim.
17. GLASS PRODUCTS
Glassware must be reasonably suitable for the intended use represented.
Where a Product is not suitable for hot liquids, open flame, ovens, stovetops, freezing, or sudden temperature changes, the Vendor should not imply otherwise.
Heat-resistant or thermal-shock claims must have a reasonable basis.
18. BRASS PRODUCTS
Brass household Products may be sold where lawful and suitable for the intended use.
The Vendor must accurately describe whether a Product is:
solid brass;
brass-plated;
brass-finished;
lined;
unlined;
decorative;
or intended for food contact.
A plated Product shall not be represented as solid brass.
19. BRONZE PRODUCTS
Bronze Products must be accurately represented as to material and intended use.
Where a Product is marketed using a traditional alloy name or composition claim, the Vendor should have a reasonable factual basis for that representation.
20. COPPER PRODUCTS
Copper Products must be accurately described.
Where a cooking or drinking vessel requires lining, seasoning, particular cleaning methods, or limitations concerning certain foods or liquids, the Vendor should provide appropriate instructions.
A Vendor shall not make unsupported medical claims merely because a Product contains copper.
21. IRON AND CAST-IRON PRODUCTS
Iron and cast-iron cookware or household Products may require seasoning, drying, oiling, rust prevention, or other care.
Where such care is reasonably necessary, the Vendor should provide suitable instructions.
Ordinary surface changes resulting from proper use of traditional iron cookware are not necessarily Product defects.
22. STAINLESS STEEL AND OTHER METALS
Where stainless steel or another metal is offered, the Vendor should accurately describe the material or grade where known and where materially relevant.
Vendors shall not make unsupported claims that a commonly used lawful household material is inherently carcinogenic, toxic, medically harmful, or universally unsafe.
Likewise, Vendors shall not make unsupported claims that a particular traditional material is universally safer or medically beneficial.
Material comparisons should be truthful, specific, and supportable.
23. METAL COMPOSITION CLAIMS
Claims such as:
pure copper;
solid brass;
bronze;
food-grade steel;
silver;
sterling silver;
or similar metal descriptions
must be accurate.
A Vendor shall not represent plated, coated, mixed, or base-metal Products as a higher-value solid material.
24. COATINGS AND LININGS
Where a Product contains a material coating, enamel, non-stick layer, resin, lining, lacquer, sealant, paint, glaze, or protective treatment, the Vendor should disclose it where relevant to Product use or Customer expectations.
A Vendor shall not describe a coated Product as completely untreated or uncoated.
25. FOOD-CONTACT PRODUCTS
Products marketed for:
cooking;
food preparation;
serving;
drinking;
food storage;
or other food contact
must be reasonably suitable for that intended use.
Vendors are responsible for applicable food-contact material requirements.
26. DECORATIVE VERSUS FOOD-SAFE PRODUCTS
A Vendor must clearly distinguish between decorative Products and Products intended for food contact.
A decorative brass vessel, painted clay bowl, ceremonial container, or other Product must not be represented as suitable for food or drinking where that use cannot reasonably be supported.
27. TRADITIONAL COOKWARE
Traditional cookware may include terracotta, clay, iron, cast iron, brass, bronze, copper, stone, or other appropriate materials.
Traditional use does not eliminate ordinary safety requirements.
Where preparation, seasoning, pre-soaking, lining, cleaning, drying, or restricted-use instructions are necessary, Vendors should provide them.
28. HEALTH CLAIMS CONCERNING COOKWARE
A Vendor shall not make unlawful or materially unsupported claims that cookware:
cures disease;
prevents cancer;
detoxifies the body;
balances medical conditions;
provides guaranteed mineral supplementation;
or otherwise produces guaranteed therapeutic results.
Truthful descriptions of traditional use, material characteristics, and ordinary cooking properties may be provided where appropriately qualified.
29. STORAGE CONTAINERS
Food, water, grain, spice, oil, or other storage containers must be appropriate for their represented use.
Where a Product is not airtight, watertight, leakproof, or suitable for long-term food storage, the Listing should not claim otherwise.
30. WATER-STORAGE PRODUCTS
Products represented for storing drinking water must be suitable for that purpose under applicable requirements.
Claims concerning purification, mineralization, medicinal benefits, or removal of contaminants must not be materially misleading.
31. KITCHEN UTENSILS
Kitchen utensils should be constructed from materials reasonably suitable for the temperatures, foods, and uses represented.
Vendors should not market decorative or structurally unsuitable utensils as cooking utensils.
32. CUTTING AND SHARP HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Ordinary kitchen or household cutting tools may be subject to additional Marketplace restrictions depending upon Product design and Applicable Law.
Products primarily intended as weapons are prohibited.
Daivavarna may individually review sharp Products before approving them for sale.
33. FURNITURE
Furniture must be reasonably suitable for the use represented.
Vendors should accurately describe dimensions, principal materials, assembly requirements, weight-bearing functions, and material limitations.
Furniture should not contain known dangerous structural defects.
34. FURNITURE STABILITY
Tables, shelves, cabinets, stools, chairs, stands, storage units, and similar Products should be reasonably stable for their intended use.
Where wall anchoring or another securing method is reasonably necessary to prevent tipping, the Vendor should disclose that requirement.
35. WEIGHT LIMITS
Where a Product’s safe use materially depends upon a weight or load limit, the Vendor should provide a reasonable limit or use guidance.
A Vendor shall not make unsupported structural claims.
36. ASSEMBLY
Products requiring assembly should include sufficient instructions for ordinary safe assembly where reasonably necessary.
A Vendor shall not intentionally omit critical safety information concerning assembly or installation.
37. LARGE AND BULKY PRODUCTS
Large furniture and household Products may be subject to special shipping and delivery requirements.
Listings should disclose material conditions such as:
curbside delivery;
assembly not included;
appointment delivery;
Customer lifting requirements;
or installation exclusions.
38. SHELVES, ALTARS AND WALL-MOUNTED PRODUCTS
Wall-mounted shelves, household altars, hanging décor, storage units, or similar Products must be appropriate for the represented mounting method.
Where particular hardware, wall types, anchors, or installation methods are required, the Vendor should provide reasonable information.
39. BASKETS AND NATURAL-FIBER STORAGE
Baskets, woven storage Products, mats, and similar natural-fiber Products may show reasonable variation in color, weave, dimensions, and texture.
Natural variation is not necessarily a defect.
The Vendor should nevertheless disclose major limitations concerning moisture, weight capacity, fragility, or intended use where relevant.
40. HOME TEXTILES
Home Textiles may include:
bedding;
blankets;
curtains;
tablecloths;
napkins;
cushion covers;
rugs;
mats;
throws;
and similar Products.
Such Products should comply with applicable natural-material requirements and relevant textile safety standards.
41. NATURAL-FIBER TEXTILES
Home Textiles should ordinarily be principally made from qualifying natural fibers where sold under Daivavarna’s natural-material standard.
Limited functional synthetic components may be permitted.
Products principally made from conventional petroleum-derived synthetic fiber may be rejected unless separately approved.
42. MATTRESSES, PILLOWS AND FILLED PRODUCTS
Where Daivavarna permits mattresses, cushions, pillows, or other filled Products, the Vendor must accurately describe filling materials and principal outer materials.
Products involving flammability, hygiene, chemical treatment, or other significant safety considerations may require individual approval.
43. RUGS AND FLOOR COVERINGS
Rugs, mats, and floor coverings must be accurately described as to material, dimensions, construction, and backing where relevant.
Where a Product presents an unusual slipping risk or requires a separate non-slip underlay, the Vendor should provide reasonable guidance.
44. CURTAINS AND WINDOW PRODUCTS
Curtains, fabric hangings, blinds, or similar Products must comply with applicable safety requirements.
Products involving cords or loops that could present a child-safety hazard may be restricted or require additional review.
45. NATURAL CLEANING TOOLS
Household cleaning tools made from materials such as coconut fiber, plant fiber, wood, natural cloth, natural rubber, or other approved materials may be eligible.
Cleaning Products containing chemical formulations may fall under separate safety or Product-category requirements.
46. HOUSEHOLD CLEANING FORMULATIONS
If Daivavarna permits soaps, powders, cleaners, or other household formulations, Vendors must accurately disclose ingredients where required and comply with applicable chemical, labeling, packaging, and safety laws.
“Natural” does not automatically mean harmless.
Products containing hazardous or prohibited substances are not eligible.
47. DECORATIVE PRODUCTS
Decorative Products must be accurately described and reasonably safe for their represented use.
A decorative Product should not be marketed for structural, food-contact, flame, child, or another higher-risk use without a reasonable basis.
48. HANDMADE HOME GOODS
Handmade and artisan household goods are encouraged where they comply with Marketplace standards.
The legitimate use of tools, machinery, assistants, molds, kilns, looms, or workshops does not automatically prevent an item from being handmade.
However, mass-produced commercial goods must not be falsely represented as personally handmade.
49. ARTISAN-MADE CLAIMS
Claims such as:
artisan-made;
village-made;
hand-carved;
hand-thrown;
handwoven;
hand-forged;
hand-painted;
or similar
must reasonably reflect the actual production method.
Daivavarna may request supporting information where such claims materially affect Product value.
50. COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND RESALE
Commercially manufactured Products may be eligible where the category permits them and they satisfy applicable material, safety, authenticity, and quality requirements.
A reseller must not falsely claim personal manufacture.
51. DROP-SHIPPING
Daivavarna may restrict or separately approve drop-shipping.
A Vendor using third-party fulfillment remains responsible for verifying the Product’s materials, quality, authenticity, safety, packaging, and compliance.
52. ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS PROHIBITED AT LAUNCH
Electrical, electronic, rechargeable, battery-powered, plug-in, USB-powered, or otherwise powered Home & Living Products are prohibited during Daivavarna’s initial launch unless expressly approved under a future specialized program.
53. EXAMPLES OF CURRENTLY EXCLUDED POWERED PRODUCTS
Products ordinarily excluded at launch include:
electrical kitchen appliances;
electric kettles;
mixers;
grinders;
electric heaters;
powered lamps;
electric incense burners;
battery-operated décor;
electronic clocks;
electrical massagers;
rechargeable household devices;
and similar powered Products.
Daivavarna may revise this restriction later.
54. NON-ELECTRICAL ALTERNATIVES
Non-electrical household Products may be eligible where they otherwise comply with category standards.
Examples may include:
manual grinding tools;
stone grinders;
mortar and pestle sets;
hand-operated kitchen tools;
non-electric lamps;
traditional cookware;
manual storage systems;
and other qualifying Products.
Eligibility is determined Product by Product.
55. CANDLES, DIYAS AND OIL LAMPS
Non-electrical flame Products and holders may be permitted subject to applicable safety requirements.
Listings should include reasonable warnings concerning:
open flame;
hot surfaces;
flammable materials;
children;
pets;
ventilation;
and unattended use
where appropriate.
56. INCENSE HOLDERS
Incense holders should be reasonably stable and appropriate for the form of incense represented.
A Vendor shall not market an unsafe combustible holder as suitable for unattended burning.
Incense itself may be governed by Deity Worship or another category.
57. FIRE-SAFETY CLAIMS
Claims such as:
fireproof;
flameproof;
heatproof;
non-flammable;
or heat resistant
must have a reasonable basis.
A Vendor should not make absolute fire-safety claims where the Product can burn, melt, crack, ignite, or otherwise fail under relevant conditions.
58. CHILDREN’S HOME PRODUCTS
Furniture, décor, storage, bedding, household accessories, or other Products specifically intended for children may require Product-level approval.
Relevant issues may include:
choking hazards;
sharp edges;
tip-over risks;
cords;
structural integrity;
flammability;
chemical content;
small parts;
and age suitability.
59. PET PRODUCTS
Where Daivavarna permits household Products designed for animals, such Products may require appropriate safety review.
The Vendor must not make unsupported veterinary or therapeutic claims.
60. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Listings should provide reasonably accurate dimensions where size materially affects use.
Measurements should identify the applicable units.
Handmade Products may have reasonable dimensional variation, which should be disclosed where material.
61. CAPACITY AND VOLUME
Containers, cookware, storage vessels, bottles, jars, and similar Products should provide reasonably accurate capacity information where relevant.
A Vendor shall not materially exaggerate volume or storage capacity.
62. WEIGHT
Where Product weight is important to shipping, installation, use, or Customer expectations, the Vendor should provide reasonably accurate information.
63. PHOTOGRAPHS
Listing photographs must reasonably represent the Product offered.
A Vendor shall not use photographs that materially mislead Customers concerning:
size;
material;
color;
finish;
quantity;
construction;
included accessories;
or Product condition.
64. PRODUCTS SHOWN FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES
Where photographs include food, flowers, décor, furniture, utensils, cushions, accessories, or other Products not included with the sale, the Listing should make clear what is actually included where confusion is reasonably likely.
65. NATURAL VARIATION
Natural materials may exhibit variation in:
wood grain;
stone patterns;
clay color;
metal patina;
fiber texture;
handwoven dimensions;
surface finish;
hand painting;
or other characteristics.
Reasonable natural or handmade variation does not necessarily constitute a defect.
66. DEFECTS VERSUS NATURAL VARIATION
A Vendor shall not use “natural variation,” “rustic,” “handmade,” or similar descriptions to excuse:
major structural defects;
dangerous cracking;
severe warping;
materially incorrect dimensions;
missing parts;
serious contamination;
unsafe surfaces;
or another substantial Product failure.
67. PRODUCT FINISH
Vendors should disclose material finishes where relevant.
Examples may include:
natural finish;
oil finish;
wax finish;
paint;
lacquer;
glaze;
enamel;
plating;
sealant;
or other coatings.
A Product shall not be advertised as untreated where a significant finish has been applied.
68. PAINTS, GLAZES AND COATINGS
Painted, glazed, lacquered, coated, or sealed Products must comply with applicable safety requirements.
Additional requirements may apply to children’s Products, food-contact Products, and Products used with heat or flame.
69. ODOR AND NATURAL MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Certain natural Products may initially have characteristic odors associated with wood, natural fiber, oils, clay, leather, plant material, or traditional finishes.
Where a strong or persistent odor is reasonably expected and relevant, the Vendor should disclose it.
Dangerous chemical odor or contamination must not be dismissed merely as a natural characteristic.
70. MOLD, MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION
Products must not be knowingly shipped with unsafe mold, serious moisture damage, infestation, contamination, or other conditions rendering the Product unsafe or materially nonconforming.
Natural Products requiring dry storage should be packaged and stored appropriately.
71. PRODUCT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Where special care is reasonably necessary, Vendors should provide suitable instructions concerning:
washing;
drying;
seasoning;
oiling;
polishing;
rust prevention;
water exposure;
sunlight;
heat;
storage;
cleaning;
or other relevant maintenance.
72. CARE CLAIMS
A Vendor should not describe a Product as dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, oven-safe, freezer-safe, flame-safe, outdoor-safe, waterproof, stain-proof, or similar without a reasonable basis.
73. FOOD AND BEVERAGE SAFETY WARNINGS
Where certain foods or beverages should not remain in contact with a Product for extended periods, or where acidic, salty, alkaline, or heated contents create a relevant limitation, the Vendor should provide appropriate information.
This is particularly important where specific metal, clay, glaze, stone, or traditional materials require particular use practices.
74. PRODUCT SAFETY
All Home & Living Products remain subject to the Product Safety and Recall Policy.
A Product’s traditional, natural, artisan, or handmade character does not exempt it from reasonable safety requirements.
75. PRODUCT RECALLS
Vendors must promptly notify Daivavarna of applicable recalls or serious safety concerns affecting Products offered through the Marketplace.
Affected Products may be suspended or removed immediately.
76. SHIPPING
Home & Living Products must comply with the Shipping, Delivery, Local Pickup and International Orders Policy.
Fragile, heavy, large, breakable, leak-prone, sharp, or temperature-sensitive Products require appropriate packaging and fulfillment.
77. FRAGILE PRODUCTS
Glass, ceramic, terracotta, stone, clay, and other breakable Products should be packed to reasonably withstand ordinary transportation conditions.
Repeated preventable breakage may lead to Product or Vendor review.
78. LARGE PRODUCT DELIVERY
Furniture or large household Products may require freight or local delivery.
The Vendor must accurately describe:
delivery method;
assembly status;
installation limitations;
pickup requirements;
and significant Customer obligations.
79. LOCAL PICKUP
Vendors may offer local pickup where supported by Daivavarna.
Pickup instructions should comply with Marketplace privacy, safety, and fulfillment requirements.
80. RETURNS
Returns and refunds are governed by the Returns, Refunds and Cancellation Policy.
A Vendor may establish a more generous return policy but may not eliminate mandatory Customer remedies.
81. HYGIENE-SENSITIVE PRODUCTS
Certain Products involving bedding, pillows, personal-use textiles, or other hygiene-sensitive items may be subject to restricted discretionary returns after use or opening where lawful.
This does not eliminate remedies for defective, unsafe, incorrect, counterfeit, or materially misdescribed Products.
82. CUSTOM AND MADE-TO-ORDER PRODUCTS
Custom furniture, personalized household Products, made-to-order décor, custom dimensions, engravings, inscriptions, or similar Products may be subject to special cancellation and return rules.
The Vendor must clearly describe customization requirements before the Customer places the Order.
83. CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS
Where the Customer supplies dimensions, inscriptions, colors, customization instructions, or other specifications, the Vendor should reasonably confirm material requirements before production.
A Vendor remains responsible for following the specifications actually agreed upon.
84. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Home & Living Products must comply with the Intellectual Property Policy.
A Vendor shall not unlawfully reproduce another artisan’s protected design, photograph, artwork, brand, logo, or other intellectual property.
85. SACRED DESIGNS AND IMAGERY
Home décor incorporating Deities, sacred symbols, mantras, scriptures, temple imagery, or other devotional content may be subject to Deity Worship Supplemental Terms or additional Marketplace review.
A Product may be moved into the Deity Worship category where appropriate.
86. FALSE SACRED PROVENANCE
A Vendor shall not falsely claim that a household Product:
came from a temple;
was used in worship;
was offered to a Deity;
was blessed;
was made by an ashram;
or has another sacred provenance
without a reasonable factual basis.
87. ANIMAL-DERIVED MATERIALS
Where lawful animal-derived materials are used, the Vendor should accurately disclose them where materially relevant.
Protected wildlife, illegal animal products, or unlawfully sourced wildlife materials are prohibited.
88. LEATHER
Where leather is permitted within a Home & Living Product, the material must be accurately disclosed.
Daivavarna may establish additional restrictions concerning leather Products according to Marketplace standards.
89. WILDLIFE MATERIALS
Products containing ivory, protected feathers, horn, shells, coral, protected skins, endangered species materials, or other regulated wildlife components may be prohibited.
A Vendor may be required to establish lawful origin.
90. ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS
Claims such as:
eco-friendly;
sustainable;
biodegradable;
compostable;
zero waste;
plastic free;
recycled;
upcycled;
or responsibly sourced
must be truthful and reasonably supportable.
General marketing language should not materially exaggerate a Product’s environmental characteristics.
91. RECYCLED AND UPCYCLED PRODUCTS
Recycled or upcycled household Products may be eligible where they satisfy applicable safety and category standards.
A Vendor should accurately disclose the nature of the reused material.
Recycled origin does not excuse contamination, structural, chemical, or food-contact safety requirements.
92. ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE PRODUCTS
Where Daivavarna permits vintage or antique household Products, Vendors must accurately describe condition and age to the extent reasonably known.
A modern reproduction shall not be represented as an antique.
93. CONDITION DISCLOSURE
Used, antique, vintage, or display Products should disclose material:
cracks;
chips;
repairs;
rust;
wear;
stains;
missing components;
or other significant condition issues.
Ordinary patina may be distinguished from structural damage where appropriate.
94. AUTHENTICITY CLAIMS
Claims concerning artisan origin, age, manufacturer, traditional technique, material, place of origin, temple association, or historical significance must have a reasonable factual basis.
95. DOCUMENTATION
Daivavarna may request reasonable evidence concerning:
material composition;
manufacturer;
supplier;
Product safety;
food-contact suitability;
artisan source;
country of origin;
certification;
testing;
Product finish;
or another material representation.
96. FALSE DOCUMENTATION
Forged certificates, altered invoices, fabricated testing, false supplier records, or other deceptive compliance documents are prohibited.
Submission of fraudulent documentation may result in immediate Marketplace enforcement.
97. PRODUCT-LEVEL REVIEW
Daivavarna may individually review Products involving:
food contact;
children;
flame;
structural use;
large furniture;
regulated natural materials;
health claims;
unusual materials;
or other elevated safety concerns.
Category approval does not guarantee automatic approval of every Product.
98. CATEGORY MISCLASSIFICATION
A Vendor shall not intentionally place a Product in Home & Living to avoid another category’s rules.
Products may be moved, restricted, rejected, or removed where another category is more appropriate.
99. CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
Daivavarna may investigate complaints concerning:
unsafe Products;
false material descriptions;
Product breakage;
food-contact concerns;
counterfeit Products;
false artisan claims;
incorrect dimensions;
shipping damage;
or other material issues.
Vendors must reasonably cooperate with legitimate investigations.
100. MARKETPLACE ENFORCEMENT
Failure to comply with these Supplemental Terms may result in:
Listing correction;
Listing rejection;
Product suspension;
Product removal;
additional documentation requirements;
Product-level review;
category restrictions;
loss of Home & Living approval;
payment holds where appropriate;
Vendor suspension;
or other action permitted under Marketplace Policies.
101. SERIOUS MISREPRESENTATION
Daivavarna may take stronger action where a Vendor intentionally:
misrepresents plastic as natural material;
misrepresents plated metal as solid metal;
falsifies food-contact safety;
fabricates testing;
sells unsafe children’s Products;
conceals electrical components;
misrepresents commercial Products as handmade;
or repeatedly deceives Customers regarding Product materials or safety.
102. CHANGES TO THESE SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS
Daivavarna may update these Home & Living Supplemental Vendor Terms as materials, Marketplace standards, legal requirements, safety knowledge, or operational practices evolve.
Where Daivavarna materially changes these terms, Vendors may be required to accept a new Category Terms Version before continuing to offer Products in this category.
103. CATEGORY TERMS VERSIONING
Daivavarna may maintain an electronic record identifying:
Vendor identity;
category;
Category Terms Version;
acceptance date and time;
and other reasonable acceptance information.
Acceptance of Version 1.0 does not automatically constitute acceptance of a later materially revised version.
104. REACCEPTANCE
Where these Supplemental Terms are materially updated, Daivavarna may require the Vendor to review and accept the revised version before creating, editing, publishing, or continuing to offer Products in Home & Living.
105. RELATIONSHIP TO GENERAL VENDOR TERMS
These Supplemental Terms supplement rather than replace the General Vendor Terms and Seller Agreement.
The Vendor must comply with both.
Where a more specific Home & Living requirement addresses a category-specific issue, that requirement ordinarily governs that issue unless Applicable Law or an expressly controlling Marketplace rule provides otherwise.
106. CONTACT
Questions concerning whether a Home & Living Product qualifies should be submitted before Listing where eligibility is uncertain.
Vendor Support: [Vendor Support Email]
Marketplace Compliance: [Compliance Email]
Product Safety: [Product Safety Email]
Legal: [Legal Email]
107. VENDOR CATEGORY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By accepting these Home & Living Supplemental Vendor Terms, the Vendor confirms that the Vendor has reviewed and understands the category-specific requirements applicable to Products offered through Daivavarna’s Home & Living category.
The Vendor agrees that Products in this category will ordinarily be principally or predominantly constructed from qualifying natural, traditional, mineral, ceramic, glass, stone, wood, metal, natural-fiber, or other approved materials, subject to permitted limited functional synthetic components and specific exceptions approved by Daivavarna.
The Vendor agrees to accurately disclose Product materials, construction, coatings, intended use, food-contact suitability, dimensions, safety information, artisan status, origin, and other material characteristics.
The Vendor acknowledges that electrical, electronic, rechargeable, plug-in, and battery-powered Home & Living Products are prohibited during Daivavarna’s initial launch unless Daivavarna expressly establishes an approved exception or future compliance program.
The Vendor further acknowledges that natural, traditional, handmade, or artisan status does not exempt a Product from applicable safety requirements.
Category approval does not guarantee approval of every Product, and Daivavarna may require Product-level review where reasonably necessary.
The Vendor agrees to comply with these Supplemental Terms, the General Vendor Terms and Seller Agreement, Marketplace Policies, Product Safety requirements, and Applicable Law for so long as the Vendor offers Home & Living Products through Daivavarna.