Overview

The Amazon Services Business Solutions Agreement (BSA) is the foundational legal contract between Amazon and every third-party seller operating on its marketplace. This agreement governs your access to and use of all Amazon seller services, from listing products to receiving payments. Whether you are a new seller completing registration or a veteran managing multiple marketplaces, understanding this agreement is essential to protecting your business and staying in good standing.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Binding contract upon registration — By registering for or using any Amazon seller service, you agree to the full terms of the BSA, including all related service terms and program policies for each country where you operate.
• Accurate account information is mandatory — Amazon requires your legal business name, address, phone number, email, and other requested details. All information must remain current, accurate, and correspond to authorized individuals.
• Payment and financial controls — Amazon reserves the right to charge your credit card, debit your bank account, offset amounts owed, or withhold payments based on risk assessments tied to your account activity.
• Fund withholding for policy violations — If Amazon determines your account has been involved in deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, it may permanently withhold payments without prior notice.
• Appeal rights exist — Sellers have the right to appeal fund withholding decisions through Amazon's established procedures, but completing the appeal process is a prerequisite for any further disbursements.

Registration and Eligibility Requirements

To begin selling on Amazon, you must complete the registration process for one or more of the available seller services. Eligibility is limited to parties who can lawfully enter into contracts under applicable law, which generally excludes minors. During registration — or at any point afterward — Amazon may request additional documentation or verification. You must provide valid credit card information from a card Amazon accepts, as well as valid bank account details for payment disbursements. Amazon reserves the right to modify acceptance criteria for payment methods at any time without advance notice. All personal data submitted is handled in accordance with Amazon's privacy policies.