Handmade Guidelines
Goimagine is a marketplace offering a venue for artisans based in the United States to promote and sell their handmade goods. Goimagine uses an application process to add new artisans to the marketplace to ensure customers are able to buy handmade with confidence.
If a maker is found selling items on goimagine that are not handmade we hold the right to pursue litigation for negatively affecting the integrity of our marketplace. If you are unsure if your products qualify under our handmade guidelines, please ask.
The following terms encompass the requirements for being a Goimagine seller. Goimagine reserves the right to remove selling privileges at any point and at its sole discretion. We also reserve the right to update these terms.
What does Handmade mean?
Items fashioned through the creative process that are distinctly different in form or function from the pieces or supplies used to make them. The seller should play an integral role in the production of the product. Handmade may include physical as well as virtual products created by hand (such as photography or digital graphics). The products should not be mass-produced by automated systems.
Eligibility
All products listed on Goimagine must adhere to the below requirements:
- Products must be made by the seller alone, or with the assistance of a small group of family members or employees working with the seller.
- Products must not be mass-produced; this means products cannot be produced in large quantities by an automated mechanical process. Outsourcing of production is prohibited.
- We permit the use of hand tools and light machinery; machinery should be used by the seller in their home, studio or workspace.
- We strongly encourage the seller to do their own printing; however, we also realize some products, like prints of artwork, or stationery types of products, may need an outside printer due to the cost of the machinery. This is permitted as long as the seller is creating the designs and completing the final steps in the production process, including shipping the product.
- We will allow sellers to hand alter pre-made items; for example, we will allow the seller to apply their own designs to blank t-shirts or mugs.
When selling products for sale on Goimagine the seller must comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
Is Dropshipping or "Print on Demand" Allowed?
No. We currently do not allow dropshipping or POD products on goimagine. Our rule is artists in certain cases, are allowed to make prints of their original work by using local printers, but the artist still needs to be the one to ship the product physically. We would also recommend the maker signs the back of any print for authenticity. This ensures the artist is involved in the entire process, from the creation of the item all the way through the delivery of the product.
We feel if the hands of the maker never touched the final product, then it isn't handmade.
Use of images and language
In general, we want to strive to make Goimagine a "family friendly" marketplace. Although, we understand some makers sell items that are adult-themed.
To set a standard, we request makers only post products that are "PG-13". Meaning language such as 'hell', 'damn', 'sh*t' and 'b*tch' may be acceptable, but the F-word or C-word would not be. In terms of imagery, nudity is not allowed on the site unless it is original artwork done in a tasteful manner.
We ask that everyone use their best judgment. If you have a product that would be classified as adult content, we as that you please censor your first image so that searching the marketplace remains a safe space. If you have any questions about a specific product, please ask.
Intellectual property
The seller represents that they have all necessary rights to list and sell each product that they offer on Goimagine, including all intellectual property rights.
We respect the intellectual property rights of the artisans who sell on Goimagine. The goal of Goimagine is to provide customers with an opportunity to buy unique products directly from the artisans who make them. We do not take the view that your seller agreement gives us the right to reproduce your products. The rights you grant us allow us to promote your products across multiple channels and help you grow your business on Goimagine.
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Are Gift Baskets and Kits allowed?
It is acceptable to sell gift baskets and kits on goimagine if the primary/main component is handmade. For example, as a soap maker, it is acceptable to create a gift basket with a selection of handmade soaps, which includes a manufactured loofah. If the basket/kit is a majority of manufactured items with a small handmade component, this is not allowed.
When creating a gift basket or kit, ask yourself the question, "If I remove the handmade item from this basket/kit is it realistic someone may still buy it?" If the answer is "yes" then most likely your basket/kit doesn't have enough handmade to sell on goimagine.
Can food be sold on goimagine?
Food is not allowed to be sold on goimagine except for a few certain circumstances. The only food items allowed on goimagine are as follows:
- Non-perishable, shelf-stable items such as spices, herbs, tea, coffee.
- Pre-packaged and manufactured food items that are part of a handmade gift box. For instance, Hershey Kisses are placed inside a handmade valentine's basket.
Please note, the examples listed above still must follow the handmade guidelines; we do not allow the resale of any items mentioned above. Goimagine takes no responsibility for any food items sold on our platform and reserves the right to remove them. Laws regarding the sale of food and other edible items vary from place to place, so please consult an attorney or qualified legal expert to ensure you are meeting all state and federal legal requirements.
Information sharing
The seller agrees that by creating a store and listing products on Goimagine that any information about you or your products (including images of you or your products) can be shareable by Goimagine through websites, mobile applications, and other online points of presence.