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This definition establishes the scope of what PayPal treats as a marketplace, which determines which operators fall within any marketplace-specific requirements or restrictions in the policy.
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If you operate a platform matching third-party sellers with buyers, PayPal's policy treats you as a marketplace operator and any related rules apply to you.
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"A marketplace is an e-commerce solution where third-party sellers can sell their products or services to customers.— Excerpt from PayPal's PayPal Acceptable Use Policy
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This definition establishes the scope of what PayPal treats as a marketplace, which determines which operators fall within any marketplace-specific requirements or restrictions in the policy.
If you operate a platform matching third-party sellers with buyers, PayPal's policy treats you as a marketplace operator and any related rules apply to you.
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