The following app types aren't permitted on the Shoplazza App Store:
- Apps that are pieces of standalone software that need to be downloaded to a computer - The Shoplazza App Storeonly supports web applications due to the lack of infrastructure for distributing non-web apps securely.
- Apps heavily reliant on merchant or Partner interaction to operate - Apps mainly rely on person-to-person interactions should instead be listing as a service on the Our Partners Page.
- Apps that make Inefficient Use of Shoplazza Open API - Apps submitting to the Shoplazza App Store must efficiently use the Shoplazza Open API for their functionality. This ensures a better merchant experience and reduces the risk of user errors by leveraging direct shop data.
- Apps that falsify data to deceive merchants or buyers - These apps violate part C - Section 2.3 of our Partner Program Agreement and our Acceptable Use Policy.
- Apps that process payments outside Shoplazza's checkout - Shoplazza can't guarantee the safety and security of transactions made through an offsite or third party checkout.
- Multiple apps with overlapping functionality created by the same Partner - If you want to list more than one app on the Shoplazza App Store, each app must have a clearly distinct purpose and functionality compared to other apps you have already listed. In some cases, similar apps can be combined into a single app to provide a unified solution. See section C.2.4 of our Partner Program Agreement.
- Apps that host marketplaces on Shoplazza - Apps connecting merchants to external marketplaces cannot host marketplaces on Shoplazza or allow merchants to turn their stores into marketplaces.
- Apps that offer capital loans - These types of services are difficult to monitor effectively over time in a way that guarantees merchants are safeguarded against unsound lending practices. In order to protect merchants from unintended risk, apps that lend capital to merchants are not able to be distributed through the Shoplazza App Store. Apps that directly or indirectly promote capital loans are also prohibited.
- Apps with restricted beta API scopes enabled - Apps granted access to beta testing API scopes are not eligible for submission to the Shoplazza App Store. For announcements about when betas become publicly available, visit the Shoplazza Community forums Shoplazza Community forums.
- Apps that primarily function to share or provide merchant data to third parties - Apps designed primarily to share or provide merchant data to third parties require prior written consent from Shoplazza and must adhere to the API Terms. Without this consent, such apps are ineligible for listing on the Shoplazza App Store. Each third party that receives merchant data through the app must agree to Shoplazza API Terms.
- Apps that connect merchants to external developers - Apps that facilitate connections between merchants and external agencies or freelancers are not eligible for distribution on the Shoplazza App Store.
- Apps that require a browser extension to function - Apps that require a browser extension to function aren't permitted on the Shoplazza App Store. However, browser extensions can be included as optional features, provided the app is fully functional without them.