Idus: "If You Sell Products Purchased from Other Companies, You Will Be Removed"

Strengthening Operational Policies... Revision of Sales Standards

Backpacker (CEO Kim Dong-hwan), the operator of the handmade market platform 'Idus,' announced on the 22nd that it will revise the sales standards for artists' works. This is to uphold the core values of handmade product sales and create an environment where consumers can trust and purchase with confidence.

The revised Idus policy includes ▲prohibition of selling products purchased from other companies ▲false statements about the production process ▲detailed prohibition clauses on registering and selling unsuitable products. It was prepared with the prevention of submitting false information during seller registration in mind.

Accordingly, starting in September, Idus will apply stricter review standards for unsuitable works. Artists suspected of violating operational policies will be required to submit explanatory materials, and on-site inspections regarding production and design will be conducted. If violations are confirmed, the sale of the work will be immediately suspended, full refunds will be issued to purchasing customers, and the artist will be removed from the platform.

Idus plans to inform artist members about the strengthened operational policies by the end of this month and provide an adaptation period until the 3rd of next month to allow changes to works according to the enhanced standards. Afterward, penalties and other sanctions will be imposed on works that do not meet the criteria.

Backpacker CEO Kim Dong-hwan stated, "This measure is to protect both the creators who handcraft their products and the consumers who trust and purchase their works," adding, "We will strive to uphold the values of the handmade industry that Idus pursues and create an environment where both artists and consumers can grow together."

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