To keep Salmart safe, fair, and professional, Salmart by Salmart Technologies has established key marketplace rules and community guidelines for all users. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or casual browser, understanding and following these rules helps protect everyone — including you.
Our goal is to build Nigeria’s most trusted social e-commerce platform. And that starts with clear expectations and smart safety tips.
📜 Core Marketplace Rules
These rules apply to every user on Salmart by Salmart Technologies:
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1. No Payment Outside Salmart
All payments must go through the Salmart platform to activate escrow and buyer protection. Any attempt to collect payment via bank transfer, crypto, or other means outside the system is strictly prohibited.
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2. No Fake Listings
All product descriptions, images, and prices must be accurate and honest. Posting misleading or non-existent items is a serious offense and may result in an instant ban.
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3. Respect in All Communications
No abusive, threatening, or inappropriate messages in chat. Salmart is a business platform — keep interactions professional and courteous.
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4. No Duplicate or Spam Posts
Do not post the same product multiple times to game visibility. Avoid posting unrelated products or services.
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5. No Illegal or Restricted Items
The following are not allowed on Salmart:
- Weapons or explosives
- Drugs or medication
- Stolen items
- Adult content or explicit material
- Counterfeit goods
🛡️ Safety Tips for Buyers
- Always pay through Salmart — never transfer directly to a seller.
- Inspect listings carefully — check photos, price range, and descriptions.
- Use the chat to ask questions before placing an order.
- Don’t feel pressured to rush — scammers often create urgency to trick you.
- Use CMR (Confirm Money Received) as your assurance before accepting delivery.
📈 Safety Tips for Sellers
- Verify buyer payments with Salmart’s CMR alert before delivery.
- Stay within the platform — keep chats, payments, and confirmations on Salmart.
- Ship or deliver only after confirmation, not based on screenshots or promises.
- Be clear in your product descriptions to avoid disputes.
- Report any suspicious buyers or fraudulent behavior.
🚨 Red Flags to Watch For
- Buyers or sellers asking to move the conversation to WhatsApp or Telegram
- Users pressuring you to pay quickly or outside the system
- Listings with unrealistically low prices
- Sellers refusing to use CMR or escrow
- Buyers refusing to confirm delivery after receiving goods
When in doubt — pause and report. Salmart will handle it.
🚫 Violations and Consequences
Salmart by Salmart Technologies takes rule violations seriously. Depending on the offense, users may face:
- Temporary or permanent account suspension
- Listing removals
- Blacklisting from the platform
- Legal action (in cases of fraud)
Our system is designed to handle unusual behavior, and our team follows up on all reports.
Final Word
Rules aren’t meant to limit you — they’re here to protect you. Salmart is committed to building a clean, scam-free marketplace where Nigerians can buy and sell with confidence. But it takes all of us — users, sellers, and Salmart — working together.