FEE & PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Last updated: May 23, 2026
This Fee & Payment Schedule explains how marketplace payments, platform fees, escrow, and payouts work on the Qlipps Creator Marketplace. It forms part of the Marketplace Terms of Service and Seller Agreement.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW
Qlipps uses Stripe Connect to process marketplace payments. Buyers pay the price shown at checkout (plus applicable taxes). Sellers receive the sale proceeds minus the Qlipps marketplace fee and applicable payment processing costs.
2. BUYER PRICING
2.1 No buyer platform surcharge. For standard marketplace checkout, Qlipps does not add a separate buyer-side platform percentage on top of the Seller's listed price.
2.2 Taxes. Where required, sales tax, VAT, or similar amounts may be calculated using Stripe Tax or comparable tools and displayed before you pay.
2.3 Tips and off-platform payments. Buyers must not be directed to pay Sellers outside the Marketplace for Listings discovered on Qlipps, except where expressly permitted by Qlipps in writing.
3. SELLER PLATFORM FEE
3.1 Standard marketplace fee. Unless otherwise stated in a written promotion or enterprise agreement, Qlipps charges Sellers a five percent (5%) marketplace platform fee on the gross transaction amount of each completed marketplace sale (the "Platform Fee").
3.2 What the fee covers. The Platform Fee supports payment facilitation, fraud prevention, dispute tooling, hosting, discovery, and marketplace operations.
3.3 Fee changes. Qlipps may update fee rates with reasonable advance notice posted on this page or communicated to Sellers. Continued selling after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
4. PAYMENT PROCESSING
Payment processing is provided by Stripe and subject to Stripe's terms. Stripe processing fees are separate from the Platform Fee and are typically borne by the Seller as a pass-through cost, consistent with the Seller's Stripe Connect dashboard and payout statements.
5. ESCROW FOR PHYSICAL ORDERS
For qualifying physical goods orders, Qlipps may hold Seller proceeds in escrow for up to three (3) business days after confirmed shipment or delivery milestones, to allow basic buyer protection and dispute intake. Escrow release may be delayed where an open dispute, fraud review, or chargeback is pending.
6. PAYOUT TIMING
Seller payouts are sent to the Seller's connected Stripe account according to Stripe payout schedules and any holds applied for risk, disputes, or legal compliance. Minimum payout thresholds may apply.
7. REFUNDS AND REVERSALS
Approved refunds are deducted from Seller balances. Chargebacks and payment reversals may result in offset against future payouts. See the Buyer Protection Policy and Dispute Resolution Policy.
8. TRANSPARENCY AT CHECKOUT
Product pages and checkout display the item price, applicable taxes, and order total before payment. Sellers can view estimated Platform Fee and processing impacts in the creator marketplace dashboard.
9. CONTACT
Billing and payout questions: support@qlipps.com.