{"id":6173,"date":"2025-11-10T12:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T10:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/?page_id=6173"},"modified":"2026-10-08T14:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:40:54","slug":"help-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/help-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6173\" class=\"elementor elementor-6173 elementor-3155\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b4b94 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61b4b94\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e9a690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0e9a690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06e4ad8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06e4ad8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c2d12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"65c2d12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ======================================================\r\n   HELP CENTER - FINNFABRIK (ENGLISH VERSION - FINAL v2)\r\n   Updated: Section 9 \u2014 two seller types (Business + Private)\r\n   ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 20px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #1A1A1A; line-height: 1.6;\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- HEADER -->\r\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\r\n        <h1 style=\"font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n            \u2753 Help Center\r\n        <\/h1>\r\n        <p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #555555; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;\">\r\n            Find answers to the most common questions about buying and selling on Finnfabrik.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 1. WHAT IS FINNFABRIK? -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83c\udfed What is Finnfabrik?\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik is a Finnish marketplace and auction platform that connects buyers and sellers.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik acts as a technical platform and does not sell products itself or act as a party in transactions between buyers and sellers.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2. BUYING ON FINNFABRIK -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\uded2 Buying on Finnfabrik\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n                Buying on Finnfabrik is easy and transparent:\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ol style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li><strong>Browse<\/strong> products or auctions<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Add<\/strong> a product to your cart or place a bid in an auction<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Complete<\/strong> your purchase at checkout<\/li>\r\n            <\/ol>\r\n            <div style=\"background: #fff3cd; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #856404; margin: 0;\">\r\n                    \ud83d\udd14 <strong>Please note:<\/strong> Bids placed in auctions are binding under the auction\/listing terms. The winning bidder is expected to complete the purchase and payment according to the payment terms shown in the listing and the applicable order instructions.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 3. HOW TO BUY -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udccb How to Buy on Finnfabrik\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px;\">\r\n                <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\">\r\n                    <span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; min-width: 28px;\">1\ufe0f\u20e3<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;\">Browse<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Find products, services or auctions from verified Finnish businesses.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\">\r\n                    <span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; min-width: 28px;\">2\ufe0f\u20e3<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;\">Choose<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Buy at a fixed price or participate in an auction.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\">\r\n                    <span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; min-width: 28px;\">3\ufe0f\u20e3<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;\">Bid or Buy Now<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">In auctions, place a bid or use the optional Buy Now price.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\">\r\n                    <span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; min-width: 28px;\">4\ufe0f\u20e3<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;\">Pay Securely<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Complete your payment using the available payment method shown at checkout.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\">\r\n                    <span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; min-width: 28px;\">5\ufe0f\u20e3<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;\">Arrange Pickup<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Pickup is the default. Contact the seller to arrange collection.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\">\r\n                    <span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; min-width: 28px;\">6\ufe0f\u20e3<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;\">Complete Your Purchase<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Follow the seller's terms for pickup, delivery, or service.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 4. PAYMENTS -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcb3 Payments\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Payments are made securely online using the payment methods available at checkout.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Available payment options may include online banking, card payment and bank transfer.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                For larger B2B, wholesale and export transactions, buyers and sellers may agree on alternative payment arrangements, such as <strong>Letter of Credit (L\/C)<\/strong>, <strong>Cash Against Documents (CAD)<\/strong>, or <strong>Documents Against Acceptance (D\/A)<\/strong>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">\r\n                Specific payment terms are agreed between the buyer and seller and may involve their respective banks or financial institutions.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 5. MINIMUM PURCHASE AMOUNT -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcb6 Minimum Purchase Amount\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0;\">\r\n                The minimum purchase amount on Finnfabrik is <strong>\u20ac10<\/strong>. Orders below \u20ac10 cannot be completed.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 6. DELIVERY AND PICKUP -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udce6 Delivery and Pickup\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik primarily operates on a <strong>pickup-based model<\/strong>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li><strong>Pickup is the default option.<\/strong> Buyer and seller agree on pickup directly.<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Delivery or shipping<\/strong> can be agreed separately between the seller and buyer.<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>For wholesale and export sales,<\/strong> sellers may specify <strong>EXW (Ex Works)<\/strong> where appropriate.<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Unless otherwise agreed, the buyer should arrange pickup with the seller and collect the goods within 14 days after payment.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Delivery and shipping costs are not included in the product price<\/strong> unless otherwise stated in the listing or agreed between the buyer and seller.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #888888; margin-top: 8px; font-style: italic;\">\r\n                If the goods are not collected within the agreed deadline, the buyer and seller should resolve the matter directly. Finnfabrik is not a party to the transaction and is not responsible for storage or collection.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 7. RETURNS AND CANCELLATIONS -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udd04 Returns and Cancellations\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Returns and cancellations are handled directly by the seller in accordance with <strong>applicable consumer protection law<\/strong>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li>Consumer purchases are subject to applicable <strong>Finnish and EU consumer protection laws<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n                <li>Where applicable, consumers generally have a <strong>statutory right of withdrawal<\/strong>, subject to exceptions.<\/li>\r\n                <li>Auction items, custom-made products, services and certain other products may be subject to specific rules or exceptions.<\/li>\r\n                <li>Always contact the seller before returning a product.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcc4 <strong>More detailed terms can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/terms-of-use\/\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">Terms of Use<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 8. DISPUTES AND BUYER PROTECTION -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Disputes and Buyer Protection\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n                If there is a problem with an order, <strong>contact the seller first<\/strong>. The seller is responsible for fulfilling the order and handling any issues.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n                If the matter cannot be resolved, buyers may open a dispute through Finnfabrik in accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/dispute-buyer-protection\/\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">Dispute &amp; Buyer Protection Policy<\/a>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik may review information and provide technical or administrative assistance, but <strong>does not act as a court, mediator, referee, arbitrator or decision-maker<\/strong> in disputes between buyers and sellers.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ======================================================\r\n       9. SELLING ON FINNFABRIK (UPDATED - TWO SELLER TYPES)\r\n       ====================================================== -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcc8 Selling on Finnfabrik\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik supports two types of sellers:\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">\r\n                <li><strong>Business Sellers:<\/strong> Businesses registered in Finland, including sole traders, with a valid Finnish Business ID (Y-tunnus). Can use fixed-price listings and auctions. Free to list \u2014 no listing or monthly fees.<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Private Sellers:<\/strong> Private individuals without a Business ID. Auctions only. First 3 active auctions are free, then \u20ac5 per additional auction.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Products are added through the seller's control panel. When you create a product, you choose whether it is a <strong>fixed-price listing<\/strong> or an <strong>auction<\/strong> at the time of publishing.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li><strong>Fixed-price listing:<\/strong> The product is sold at a set price. Buyers can purchase it immediately.<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Auction:<\/strong> Buyers place bids during the auction. The highest valid bid normally determines the purchase price when the auction ends, subject to any Reserve Price and the auction terms. If the Reserve Price is not met, the auction does not result in a sale at the lower bid amount.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #888888; margin: 8px 0 0 0; font-style: italic;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udca1 For more details, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/for-seller\/\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">Seller Guide<\/a>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 10. CREATING AN AUCTION -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83c\udfc6 Creating an Auction\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n                Sellers can create auctions directly from their seller panel.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0033A0; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                How to create an auction:\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ol style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #1A1A1A; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li>Go to the seller panel \u2192 <strong>Add new product<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Select <strong>\"Auction\"<\/strong> as the product type<\/li>\r\n                <li>Set a <strong>starting price<\/strong> (required)<\/li>\r\n                <li>(Optional) Set a <strong>Reserve Price<\/strong> \u2014 the minimum price you are willing to accept<\/li>\r\n                <li>(Optional) Set a <strong>Buy Now Price<\/strong> \u2014 allowing immediate purchase at a set price<\/li>\r\n                <li>Set the <strong>auction duration<\/strong> (recommended 7\u201314 days)<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Publish<\/strong> the listing<\/li>\r\n            <\/ol>\r\n            <div style=\"background: #fff3cd; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #856404; margin: 0;\">\r\n                    \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Please note:<\/strong> Bids placed in auctions are binding under the auction\/listing terms. The winning bidder is expected to complete the purchase according to the payment terms shown in the listing. If a Reserve Price has been set and the reserve is not met, the auction does not result in a sale at a price below the reserve.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div style=\"background: #f0f4ff; border-left: 4px solid #0033A0; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                    \ud83d\udcb3 <strong>Auction Payment<\/strong><br>\r\n                    The winning bidder is expected to complete payment according to the <strong>payment terms shown in the listing<\/strong> and the applicable order instructions.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555555; margin: 5px 0 0 0;\">\r\n                    If payment is not completed, the seller should contact the buyer directly to resolve the matter. Finnfabrik is not a party to the transaction and does not act as a mediator, referee, arbitrator or decision-maker in disputes between buyers and sellers.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 11. AUCTION OR FIXED PRICE -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udd04 Auction or Fixed Price \u2014 Choose One\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Each product listing can use <strong>one sales method at a time<\/strong>: either <strong>Fixed Price<\/strong> or <strong>Auction<\/strong>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin: 10px 0;\">\r\n                <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0033A0; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Fixed Price<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Offered at a set price \u2014 buyers can purchase immediately.<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #888888; margin: 4px 0 0 0;\">\u2714 Best for: Standard products, repeat sales, available in quantity<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0033A0; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">\ud83c\udfc6 Auction<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Buyers compete through bidding. The highest valid bid normally determines the purchase price when the auction ends, subject to any Reserve Price and the auction terms.<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #888888; margin: 4px 0 0 0;\">\u2714 Best for: Unique items, surplus stock, used equipment, market-driven pricing<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n                \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Want to use both?<\/strong> Create <strong>two separate listings<\/strong> with separate stock quantities where applicable.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 12. SELLER PAYOUTS AND FEES -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcb0 Seller Payouts and Fees\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                The <strong>sales commission<\/strong> is automatically deducted before payout.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li>Seller funds are paid via <strong>bank transfer<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Payout is generally made after order completion, subject to any applicable cancellation, withdrawal, return, chargeback or payment-processing period.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>It is normal for sales and related payouts to occur in different calendar months.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n            <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0033A0; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcb6 Minimum Payout\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0;\">\r\n                Funds in the seller's account are paid out when the available balance reaches <strong>\u20ac50 or more<\/strong>. If the balance remains below \u20ac50, the funds will be carried over to the next payout.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0033A0; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udca1 Example of Commission Calculation\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li>The seller's sales at the beginning of the month total <strong>\u20ac50<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n                <li>During the month, the seller's total sales increase to <strong>\u20ac5,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n                <li>Since the seller's total monthly sales exceed \u20ac3,000, the applicable commission rate is <strong>4.5%<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n                <li>The <strong>4.5%<\/strong> rate applies to <strong>all<\/strong> completed sales covered by the commission for that month.<\/li>\r\n                <li>Payout is made after the applicable periods, so the payout may occur in the following month.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 13. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcda Additional Information\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/terms-of-use\/\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">Terms of Use<\/a><br>\r\n                \ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/pricing\/\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">Pricing &amp; Commission<\/a><br>\r\n                \ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">Privacy Policy<\/a><br>\r\n                \ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/dispute-buyer-protection\/\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">Dispute &amp; Buyer Protection<\/a><br>\r\n                \ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/for-seller\/\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">Seller Guide<\/a>\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 14. CONTACT -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #0033A0; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px; text-align: center; color: white; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n        <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n            \ud83d\udca1 Didn't find what you were looking for?\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n        <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">\r\n            Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/terms-of-use\/\" style=\"color: white; text-decoration: underline;\">Terms of Use<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/pricing\/\" style=\"color: white; text-decoration: underline;\">Pricing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/for-seller\/\" style=\"color: white; text-decoration: underline;\">Seller Guide<\/a> pages.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">\r\n            If your question remains unanswered, please contact our support team \u2014 we are happy to help.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;\">\r\n            \ud83d\udce7 <a href=\"mailto:info@finnfabrik.com\" style=\"color: white; text-decoration: underline;\">info@finnfabrik.com<\/a>\r\n        <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- FOOTER -->\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #888888; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 0 0; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\r\n        <strong>Finnfabrik Oy<\/strong> | Business ID: 3156512-7\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2753 Help Center Find answers to the most common questions about buying and selling on Finnfabrik. \ud83c\udfed What is Finnfabrik? \u25b6 Finnfabrik is a Finnish marketplace and auction platform that connects buyers and sellers. 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