1. Introduction
This Merchant Agreement ("Agreement") governs the relationship between Korven One and any merchant, business, organization, institution, or entity that uses Korven One Services.
By registering for a Merchant Account or using Korven One Merchant Services, the Merchant agrees to be bound by this Agreement.
2. Definitions
Korven One
Refers to Korven One and its affiliated entities providing payment, wallet, API, settlement, and related services.
Merchant
Any business, organization, institution, professional, or individual authorized to use Korven One Merchant Services.
Services
Includes:
- Payment Processing
- Payment Links
- QR Payments
- Checkout Services
- Merchant Dashboard
- APIs
- Wallet Services
- Settlement Services
- Other Korven One Products
3. Merchant Eligibility
To open a Merchant Account, a Merchant must:
- Be legally authorized to conduct business.
- Provide accurate business information.
- Complete required verification procedures.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Korven One reserves the right to reject applications at its discretion.
4. Merchant Account Verification
Merchants may be required to provide:
- Business Registration Documents
- Government Identification
- Tax Information
- Ownership Information
- Business Address
- Additional Compliance Documentation
Korven One may perform ongoing verification reviews.
5. Merchant Responsibilities
Merchants agree to:
- Provide accurate information.
- Maintain updated business records.
- Deliver purchased products or services.
- Comply with consumer protection requirements.
- Respond to customer disputes in good faith.
- Protect account credentials.
Merchants are responsible for activities conducted through their accounts.
6. Payment Processing Services
Korven One may provide:
- Online Payments
- Payment Links
- QR Payments
- Checkout Services
- Wallet Payments
- API-Based Payments
Korven One does not guarantee uninterrupted service availability.
7. Prohibited Businesses
Merchants may not use Korven One for:
- Illegal Goods
- Fraudulent Activities
- Money Laundering
- Terrorist Financing
- Sanctions Violations
- Counterfeit Goods
- Human Trafficking
- Unauthorized Financial Services
- Gambling where prohibited
- Other restricted activities
Korven One may update prohibited business categories periodically.
8. Transaction Monitoring
Korven One may monitor merchant activity for:
- Fraud
- Risk Management
- AML Compliance
- Security Concerns
- Platform Integrity
Transactions may be reviewed, delayed, restricted, or rejected where necessary.
9. Fees
Merchants agree to pay applicable fees for Services. Fees may include:
- Payment Processing Fees
- Settlement Fees
- Subscription Fees
- API Usage Fees
- Other Service Fees
Fee schedules may be updated with notice.
10. Settlement of Funds
Where settlement services are available:
- Settlement timing may vary.
- Additional reviews may be conducted before settlement.
- Korven One may delay settlements for compliance or security reasons.
Settlement availability may depend on jurisdiction and service availability.
11. Refunds and Reversals
Merchants may be responsible for:
- Refunds
- Transaction Reversals
- Chargebacks
- Customer Disputes
Korven One may process reversals where required by law, regulation, platform policy, or security concerns.
12. Merchant Wallets
Where merchant wallet services are available:
- Merchants are responsible for reviewing balances.
- Transfers may be subject to limits.
- Additional verification may be required.
Wallet services may be restricted based on risk assessments.
13. Compliance Obligations
Merchants must comply with:
- AML Requirements
- KYC Requirements
- Sanctions Regulations
- Consumer Protection Laws
- Tax Obligations
- Applicable Financial Regulations
Korven One may request information to support compliance reviews.
14. Intellectual Property
Korven One retains ownership of:
- Software
- APIs
- Documentation
- Trademarks
- Logos
- Content
Merchants receive a limited license to use Korven One Services.
15. Security Responsibilities
Merchants must:
- Protect login credentials.
- Enable available security features.
- Report unauthorized access.
- Maintain reasonable security practices.
Korven One may suspend accounts presenting security risks.
16. Suspension and Restrictions
Korven One may:
- Restrict transactions.
- Suspend merchant accounts.
- Delay settlements.
- Require additional verification.
Such actions may occur where Korven One identifies:
- Fraud Risk
- Compliance Concerns
- Security Risks
- Violations of this Agreement
17. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement. Korven One may terminate immediately where:
- Fraud is suspected.
- Compliance obligations require termination.
- Material violations occur.
Termination does not eliminate existing obligations.
18. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Korven One shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from Merchant use of the Services.
19. Indemnification
Merchants agree to indemnify and hold Korven One harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:
- Merchant conduct
- Merchant products or services
- Violations of law
- Violations of this Agreement
20. Audit Rights
Korven One may conduct reviews and audits of merchant activity to ensure compliance with:
- Platform Policies
- AML Requirements
- Security Requirements
- Applicable Regulations
Merchants agree to cooperate with reasonable requests.
21. Changes to Services
Korven One may:
- Modify Services
- Introduce New Features
- Retire Existing Features
- Update Requirements
Reasonable notice may be provided where appropriate.
22. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws applicable to the Korven One entity providing the Services and any applicable local regulatory requirements.
Additional jurisdiction-specific terms may apply.
23. Contact Information
Korven One Merchant Operations
Email: merchants@korvenone.com
Email: compliance@korvenone.com
Support: support@korvenone.com
Website: https://korvenone.com
24. Language
The official version of this Agreement is the English version. Translations may be provided in:
- Haitian Creole
- French
- Spanish
In case of conflict, the English version shall prevail.
Contact our team at legal@korvenone.com. For security matters, email security@korvenone.com.
