Product Standards
- Accurate listings are non-negotiable. Every product must have a clear and honest name, description, image, and category.
- Vendors may not use other people’s photos to represent their work. All product images must be original and accurately reflect the product being sold. Customer photos may be used only with explicit permission.
- No misleading or placeholder content. Shoppers deserve to know exactly what they’re buying.
- Listings must match what’s delivered. Items should arrive on time, undamaged, and as described.
Shop Requirements
- Vendors must have a fully completed shop profile, including logo, description, location, and contact details.
- Incomplete profiles may be temporarily suspended after 30 days until all required fields are complete.
- Vendors are required to agree to and uphold Little Blue Market's Community Ethics & Guidelines before going live.
Prohibited Activities
- No prohibited items. Vendors may not sell products that violate our Community Ethics & Guidelines, including items that promote hate, misinformation, or discrimination.
- No external links. Product listings and profiles cannot include links directing shoppers away from Little Blue Market to other sales platforms or websites.
- No marketing emails or post-sale contact. Vendors may only contact customers about shipping, returns, or order-related issues. Any promotional outreach can be arranged to send via Little Blue Market.
No Al-Generated Products
- Little Blue Market is a home for human-made creativity. To honor the work of independent makers, artists, and small businesses, we do not allow any products created primarily with generative AI tools (images, art, writing, designs, etc.).
- Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: AI-generated artwork or illustrations, AI-generated written books, journals, stories, or copy used as the main creative component, AI-generated designs for apparel, prints, or merchandiseAny product where generative AI produced the core content being sold
- Tools like AI-assisted spelling, grammar correction, or simple workflow aids are acceptable, but the creative output of a product must be original, human-made work.
- Permitted uses include: Basic editing tools (e.g., spellcheck, grammar tools, color correction)Non-creative business tools (e.g., scheduling apps, inventory tools)AI used minimally without replacing a vendor’s own creative work
Fulfillment & Customer Care
- Each shop must include clear, transparent shipping and return policies within their storefront. These should outline expected processing times, shipping carriers, and how returns or exchanges are handled.
- Vendors are fully responsible for shipping, returns, and customer service for their orders.
- Sellers must follow Little Blue Market's shipping and return policies to ensure consistent customer experience across the Market.
- Failure to complete or fulfill orders in a timely manner may result in account review or removal.
- All vendors are expected to communicate promptly and respectfully with customers.
Accountability & Enforcement
Vendors who fail to meet Market expectations may face:
- Temporary suspension (for incomplete profiles or unresolved issues)
- Removal of listings or shop access
Our community relies on trust – between shoppers, vendors, and the platform. These rules aren’t red tape; they’re what make the Market a place where values and business can thrive together.