SHOPLINE Developer Agreement

Update Date:November 3, 2025

Effective Date:November 3, 2025

This developer agreement (as amended and restated from time to time, the "Agreement") is a legally binding contract entered into between SHOPLINE Open Platform and developer (based on the registered entity name or individual developer’s name provided during registration, hereinafter referred to as the "Developer" or "You"), regarding matters related to the registration, use, and termination of the SHOPLINE Open Platform.

1. Disclaimer

1.1 Before accepting this Agreement and using the SHOPLINE Open Platform, please carefully read the entire contents of this Agreement, including but not limited to clauses that exempt or limit SHOPLINE's liability, clauses that restrict Developer rights, dispute resolution, and applicable laws. If you have any doubts about the terms of this agreement, it is advised to seek advice from legal professionals or other relevant experts to fully understand this agreement. If you do not agree with any of the contents of this agreement or if you are unable to accurately understand the terms or SHOPLINE's interpretation of the terms, please refrain from taking any further actions.

1.2 By clicking "Agree" on the online webpage, using or continuing the use of the SHOPLINE Open Platform, or accepting this Agreement through any other means, the Developer voluntarily accepts all the terms and conditions described in this Agreement and agrees to be bound by all the contents of this Agreement.

2. Content and Effectiveness

2.1 This Agreement shall become effective from the date you register on the SHOPLINE Open Platform and click “Agree on this Agreement”.

2.2 The content of this Agreement includes the main body of the agreement, annexes, and various management rules, notifications, announcements, guidelines, and other materials that SHOPLINE has already or may publish in the future (collectively referred to as the "Rules"). All attachments and Rules constitute an integral part of this Agreement and have equal legal effect as the main body of the agreement.

2.3 SHOPLINE has the right to amend (including but not limited to the establishment, revision, or abolition) this Agreement and the Rules from time to time. The amended agreement or rules will be published on the Open Platform website, without separate independent notification to you and shall come into effect from the date on which they are published. If you do not agree to the relevant amended agreement or rules, you should immediately cease using the Open Platform. If you continue to use the Open Platform, it would be deemed that you have agreed to the amended agreement and rules and agreed to comply with the terms thereof. You have an obligation to

regularly check and read the latest version of the Agreement and Rules.

3. Definitions

3.1 “Applications” refers to software, themes, or services developed by the Developer based on the SHOPLINE Open Platform, including both public applications and custom applications.

3.2 “Application Programming Interface” or “API” refers to a set of predefined functions that provide the ability for applications to access a set of routines based on certain software or hardware, without the need to access the source code or understand the internal workings in detail.

3.3 “SHOPLINE” refers to the SHOPLINE Saas platform and Open Platform operated by the SHOPLINE Contracting Party as prescribed by this Agreement, as well as its designated affiliate entities involved in the operation of the Open Platform.

3.4 “SHOPLINE Open Platform”, refers to a platform where SHOPLINE provides computer software and supporting materials; developers may utilize these software and supporting materials to develop applications serving themselves or other users of the SHOPLINE platform. Developers can utilize the SHOPLINE Open Platform to integrate designated functional services via its API. This integration enables authorized access to user-related data—provided either by SHOPLINE or explicitly consented to by the user—as well as data from other SHOPLINE applications. Furthermore, developers may submit data to SHOPLINE through their applications. The Open Platform's resources encompass, but are not limited to, APIs, programming tools, and comprehensive technical documentation.

3.5 “SHOPLINE User” or "User" refers to all SHOPLINE platform users who directly or indirectly use any Applications developed by the Developer based on the SHOPLINE Open Platform, as well as web visitors who browse information related to the Developer's Applications.

3.6 “Developer” refers to an entity or individual that has successfully applied and been verified to develop Applications on the Open Platform. Developers are categorized as either Merchant Developers or Third-Party Developers. Developer shall select their Developer type during the Application process on the Open Platform.

3.7 “Developer Account” refers to the user account assigned to the Developer by SHOPLINE upon a successful Application and verification process. The account may be associated with the Developer's registered phone number or email address.

3.8 “AppKey” & “AppSecret” refer to the application access account and key granted by SHOPLINE to the Developer when applying for a new Application. The AppKey is a unique identifier for the application, used by SHOPLINE to identify the Developer's Application. The AppSecret is the key allocated by SHOPLINE to the Application, which ensures the reliability of the Application's source under certain technical conditions

3.9 “Affiliates” refers to entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by one party; or directly or indirectly control another party; or are under the direct or indirect control of the same entity as another party. "Control" means the capacity to directly or indirectly influence an entity's management, whether through ownership, voting shares, agreements, or any other means.

3.10 “Theme Store” refers to the online store which is developed, maintained, operated, and owned by SHOPLINE or its Affiliates, where SHOPLINE Users may find, purchase, and download website templates and apply to customize their online stores. Theme Developers may upload and manage their Themes within the Theme Store.

3.11 “Theme Application” refers to one or more website templates available for SHOPLINE Users to browse, download, and utilize, which are uploaded onto the Theme Store. Theme Applications are constructed using SHOPLINE's theme template language SLINE, alongside HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON, and employ online shop appearance decorations and overall visual styles that meet User requirements. For the avoidance of doubt, all Theme Applications referred to in this Agreement are those developed based on the SLINE engine.

3.12 “Online Theme” refers to a theme developed by Theme Application Developers for SHOPLINE Users, promoted and sold through the SHOPLINE Theme Store, enabling Theme Application Developers to generate revenue.

3.13 “User Data” refers to information (including personal information) relating to a SHOPLINE User, including but not limited to business, financial, and product information and any information relating to a website visitor, including but not limited to order information, payment information, and account information.

3.14 “Open Platform Operational Data” refers to anonymized, aggregated data generated by SHOPLINE during the operation of the Open Platform, which is not directly linked to the personal identity of any specific User or Developer. Examples include platform traffic statistics and application category trend analysis.

3.15 “Developer Data” refers to any information, data, code, content, or materials generated by a Developer through account registration, use of the Open Platform, or the exercise or fulfilment of rights and obligations under this Agreement, or submitted to SHOPLINE, excluding Open Platform Operational Data and User Data.

3.16 “Data Subject” refers to an identified or identifiable natural person about whom personal data is being processed.

4. Developer Registration

4.1 You are required to meet the admission requirements of the Open Platform and register as a Developer by following the registration process.

4.2 You understand and acknowledge that SHOPLINE can only conduct a surface-level recognition of the registration information and materials you provide or submit during the registration process based on the knowledge level of ordinary or non-professional individuals. SHOPLINE reserves the right to randomly inspect, request additional submissions, or prompt you to update the aforementioned information or materials. You are solely responsible for the authenticity, legality, and continuing validity of the registration information and materials. If SHOPLINE discovers any falsification or invalidation of your registration information or materials, SHOPLINE has the right to impose restrictions on your Developer Account, terminate this Agreement, cease to provide any services, or handle your account according to the relevant Rules.

5. SHOPLINE Rights and Obligations

5.1 SHOPLINE provides Developer with a network environment and technical support for application development. This includes the development and encapsulation of application data interfaces, data synchronization, the system environment for application development and operation, and related internet technology services. SHOPLINE provides a platform and convenience for application licensing between Developer and User.

5.2 SHOPLINE has the right to manage the Open Platform, review any registration data or transaction activities between the Developers or the Users, and if any issues or questions are found, may inquire or request corrections from the Developer, or directly take any escalated actions as may be appropriate in SHOPLINE’s sole discretion. If any of the following is discovered or considered, in SHOPLINE’s sole and reasonable opinion, to have taken place, SHOPLINE may deem any such content or actions as illegal or inappropriate and remove the relevant content, suspend any services to the Developer, take other restrictive measures, and/or pursue legal actions:

5.2.1 The Developer has engaged in fraudulent activities, theft, spreading computer viruses, or infringing user privacy.

5.2.2 Administrative or judicial authorities are investigating the Developer’s activities on the Open Platform, or have made relevant decisions or judgments.

5.2.3 SHOPLINE receives information from any third party indicating that the Developer has engaged in illegal or inappropriate activities that infringe upon the legitimate rights of others, violate public order and good morals, or if specific applications have significant issues of such nature.

5.3 Developer hereby grants SHOPLINE a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, and worldwide license to use, process, and analyze Developer Data for legitimate business purposes, including technical analysis, market research, and service improvement. This license survives any termination of this Agreement. SHOPLINE shall have no obligation to return, delete, or destroy any Developer Data. For the avoidance of doubt, SHOPLINE shall not be required to compensate Developer for its lawful use of such data as outlined herein.

5.4 The Developer agrees that any information or data provided by the Developer during the registration of the account, use of the Open Platform, or exercising or performing rights and obligations under this Agreement, may be used by SHOPLINE in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, which may include technical analysis and market research. Furthermore, regardless of whether this Agreement has been terminated, SHOPLINE has no obligation to return any information or data to the Developer nor any obligation to pay any fees to the Developer for obtaining, backing up, processing, or using the aforementioned information/data.

5.5 SHOPLINE conducts baseline assessment of applications published by Developers and makes no review, commitment, or guarantee regarding the legality of the Developer’s actions or their Applications. Developers shall be solely responsible for resolving all disputes and controversies arising from their Applications.

5.6 SHOPLINE reserves the right to assign all or part of its obligations under this Agreement to its Affiliates without prior consent from the Developer. In such cases, SHOPLINE shall notify the Developer via website announcements.

6. Open Platform Usage Guidelines

6.1 After a Developer has successfully registered a Developer account, SHOPLINE will verify the identity. The Developer account is strictly for the Developer's own use, and the Developer shall not transfer, rent, lend, disclose, share, or otherwise permit any third party to use the account in any way.

6.2 The Developer shall properly safeguard the account and password and shall be fully responsible for all actions taken using the account. The Developer undertakes to immediately notify SHOPLINE in case of unauthorized use of the account or if there are any security issues. The Developer agrees and acknowledges that SHOPLINE shall not be held responsible for any direct or indirect losses or damages arising from the aforementioned situations.

6.3 The Developer warrants that they will comply with the following requirements during their use of the Open Platform services:

6.3.1 Not to copy, imitate, modify, tamper with, translate, adapt, lend, sell, transfer licenses, transmit on the information network, or transfer the Open Platform services and/or related software. They shall not engage in reverse engineering, disassembly, decompilation, decomposition, or attempt to discover the source code of the Open Platform services/software without express authorization or create derivative works without explicit consent.

6.3.2 Not to distribute, sell, resell, lease, license, sublicense, or in any other way provide the Open Platform or any User information to third parties (including storing the Open Platform or User information in any medium that allows third-party access).

6.3.3 Not to engage in activities to bypass or modify SHOPLINE's data statistics tools.

6.3.4 Not to send or store computer code, files, scripts, and programs that contain viruses, worms, Trojans, and other harmful code on or through the Open Platform. Not to deliberately propagate malicious programs or viruses, or engage in other acts that disrupt normal network information services.

6.3.5 Not to use SHOPLINE's resources and services to upload, download, store, or publish any illegal, infringing, obscene, pornographic, immoral, fraudulent, defamatory (including commercial defamation), threatening, or harassing or otherwise offensive information or content, nor provide any convenience to others for publishing such information (including but not limited to setting URLs, banner links, etc.).

6.3.6 Not to infringe upon the legal rights and interests of SHOPLINE, SHOPLINE's affiliates, or any relevant third party.

6.3.7 If the Open Platform services involve the licensed use of third-party software, the Developer agrees to comply with the relevant license agreement.

6.3.8 Not to interfere, disrupt, modify, or otherwise impact the normal operation of the Open Platform and related services using any plugins, add-ons, systems, or third-party tools.

6.3.9 Not to probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities in the Open Platform system or network or engage in other actions that undermine network security.

6.3.10 Not to sell or recommend the use of the Developer's own products or services in the name of SHOPLINE or impersonate SHOPLINE personnel.

6.3.11 Not to engage in other illegal, offensive, or inappropriate behaviors.

6.4 The Developer warrants that the applications developed and published on the Open Platform shall comply with the following requirements:

6.4.1 The content of the applications shall be true, lawful, accurate, and complete, without any illegal, infringing, obscene, pornographic, immoral, fraudulent, defamatory (including commercial defamation), threatening, harassing, or otherwise offensive information or content.

6.4.2 The Application is the Developer’s original work, or Developers have lawfully obtained all necessary rights, permissions, consents, and authorizations to submit and publish the Application and to grant SHOPLINE the rights licensed to it under this Agreement.

6.4.3 The Application shall not infringe upon the legal rights and interests of any third party, including but not limited to any intellectual property rights.

6.4.4 The Application shall not contain or be embedded with any form of advertisement, including but not limited to pop-up advertisements, banner advertisements, or any other form of advertising.

6.4.5 The Application shall not directly or indirectly link to any goods or services that are prohibited by any laws, regulations, ordinances, or rules;.

6.4.6 The Application shall not contravene any other provisions of laws, regulations, rules or ordinances (including but not limited to those governing websites, internet information, or unfair competition).

6.5 Processing of User Data

Where Applications developed and published by Developers require the collection or processing of User Data, they shall comply with the laws and regulations applicable to the region where their services are provided and shall meet the following requirements:

6.5.1 SHOPLINE acts solely as a provider of technical tools and services and does not participate in the collection, control, storage, utilization, or disclosure of User Data during Application development or operation. Developers shall be solely responsible for establishing and publishing their own privacy policies;

6.5.2 The Developer must ensure User Data is obtained, used, or retained through lawful channels and must obtain users' explicit, free, and informed consent in advance. Preset consent or implied consent shall not serve as substitutes. Developers shall inform users of the types of data processing, purposes and legal basis, scope and methods of use, storage period and methods, whether cross-border transfers occur, whether third-party recipients are involved, contact and complaint procedures, and other content stipulated by applicable laws and regulations to safeguard users' lawful rights;

6.5.3 The Developer shall not request, collect, solicit, or otherwise obtain access to any user's SHOPLINE website account, password, or other authentication credentials, shall not provide proxy authentication credentials to enable automatic login to the SHOPLINE website/SHOPLINE Open Platform website for any user, and not to offer "tracking" functionality, including but not limited to identifying other users' viewing or operational activities on the Developer's Application profile page;

6.5.4 The Developer shall not utilize another developer's AppKey and AppSecret, or tokens from merchant-authorized applications, or other means to obtain unauthorized merchant data.

6.5.5 The Developer shall only collect data necessary for the operation and functionality of their Application. User Data collected within a specific Application may only be utilized within that Application. Such data shall not be transferred or used outside the designated application. User Data shall not be sold, transferred, or utilised beyond the scope directly or reasonably related to the purpose stated at the time of collection.

6.5.6 The Developer shall provide users with means to query, modify, delete, refuse processing, and transfer their data. They must ensure users can independently complete data deletion requests through these methods and guarantee the complete removal of relevant data.

6.5.7 SHOPLINE reserves the right to restrict or prevent Developers from accessing User Data and Open Platform Operational Data, and may independently determine the retention period for such data. Should SHOPLINE deem that a Developer's use of User Data, the purpose of data collection, or the scope of data collection may harm user experience, infringe upon user rights, or fail to align with the application's operational or functional objectives, SHOPLINE shall have the right to require the Developer to immediately delete the relevant data and cease using or collecting such data in that manner;

6.5.8 The Developer must implement and maintain reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect User Data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction;

6.5.9 If the Developer requires the transfer of User Data outside the country/region of its original collection, the Developer must ensure such transfers comply with all requirements of applicable data protection laws (e.g., possessing an adequacy determination, employing standard contractual clauses, etc.).

6.5.10 The Developer shall ensure all employees or partners with access to User Data are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. Should a security incident involving User Data occur or be suspected, the Developer must promptly notify SHOPLINE and affected merchants within a reasonable timeframe after discovery;

6.5.11 Upon a user unsubscribing or ceasing use of the Developer's Application, the Developer must immediately delete all data obtained from that user. SHOPLINE reserves the right to implement data deletion measures without prior notice based on data security considerations.

6.6 The Developer agrees that, where authorized in writing by SHOPLINE, the use of Open Platform Operational Data shall also comply with the provisions of Clause 6.5 of this Agreement.

6.7 The Developer agrees to receive operating emails and messages from SHOPLINE or its affiliated companies. SHOPLINE shall further obtain consent from you for receiving marketing emails and messages.

6.8 Upon successful registration on the SHOPLINE Open Platform as a Developer, and when applying to publish a new Application, the Developer shall receive an unique AppKey and AppSecret for that application. The Developer agrees to obtain the application identifier (“AppKey”) and secret key (“AppSecret”) lawfully through the channels provided by the SHOPLINE Open Platform. The Developer is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the AppKey and AppSecret. The Developer agrees never to use another Developer's AppKey and AppSecret, nor to disclose their own AppKey and AppSecret to any third party. The Developer agrees to immediately notify SHOPLINE upon discovering or suspecting unauthorized use of their AppKey and AppSecret. Developers retain the right to modify their AppKey and AppSecret via the Developer Centre. Upon modification, new credentials will be generated, rendering the previous AppKey and AppSecret invalid. SHOPLINE shall bear no liability whatsoever for any usage of the Developer's AppKey and AppSecret, including but not limited to unauthorized access, alteration, deletion, destruction, damage, loss, or failure to store.

6.8.1 The Developer shall not engage in keyword bidding advertising for the aforementioned identifiers or their variants, nor undertake any marketing activities that may cause user confusion or mislead them into believing your application is an official SHOPLINE product or has a special affiliation with the official platform.

6.9 Compliance Requirements for Non-Payment Applications

6.9.1 The Developer must not, in any non-payment application, guide, assist, or support users in redirecting to third-party pages during the checkout process, or otherwise circumvent the payment channels provided by SHOPLINE for users.

6.9.2 Should payment functionality be genuinely required, the Developer must strictly adhere to SHOPLINE's payment interface and process specifications when applying for a payment relay Application. Unauthorized redirection or alteration of payment pathways is prohibited.

6.9.3 SHOPLINE shall conduct compliance audits on a regular or irregular basis, and the Developer shall actively cooperate with SHOPLINE.

6.10 Should a Developer become aware, or ought to have become aware, of any information that could reasonably lead to third parties making claims, asserting rights, or seeking liability against SHOPLINE or its affiliates, the Developer shall immediately notify SHOPLINE in writing of such information and shall provide reasonable cooperation in SHOPLINE's response. SHOPLINE shall independently assess and may, at its sole discretion, implement any remedial measures it deems appropriate (such as attempting to obtain licences, modifying or replacing infringing components; none of these actions shall be construed as an admission of infringement or liability by SHOPLINE). The Developer shall cooperate in promptly updating its Application; otherwise, SHOPLINE reserves the right to mitigate its corresponding liability.

6.11 Should a Developer's Application encounter issues adversely affecting user experience – whether such issues stem from development defects, environmental performance, or other causes not attributable to SHOPLINE, and regardless of whether user complaints are directed to the developer or relayed via SHOPLINE – the Developer shall, subject to compliance with SHOPLINE Open Platform rules, independently manage all support, upgrades, optimization, and maintenance of its developed application.

6.12 With the aim of effectively resolving user complaints, the Developer is obligated to provide basic contact and company information during the Application submission for review and to make applicable amendments from time to time to ensure its continuous validity. The said information will be publicly presented on the Application page within the SHOPLINE App Store and will be utilized for facilitating user contact in relation to support and complaints matters. For paid users, the Developer must issue a response within a time frame of 24 hours, for non-paid users, the response must be issued within three (3) working days.

6.13 Without SHOPLINE's prior written consent, the Developer shall not subcontract or assign any part or all of its obligations under this Agreement to any third party (other than the Developer's Affiliates). Should this occur, the Developer shall bear joint and several liability for the actions of such third party on the SHOPLINE Open Platform.

7. Fees

7.1 The technical services provided by SHOPLINE on the SHOPLINE Open Platform are currently free of charge. However, SHOPLINE reserves the right to charge fees in the future. The fee structure, settlement methods, and other charging rules will be published on the Open Platform website at least seven (7) days in advance. If the Developer disagrees with the aforementioned charging rules, they should stop using the Open Platform services before the applicable rules come into effect and notify SHOPLINE in writing to terminate this agreement. If the Developer fails to notify SHOPLINE or continues to use the Open Platform services, it will be considered as the Developer's acceptance of the announced charging rules.

8. Online Transactions for Application Products

8.1 The Developer understands and agrees that before providing the user with a license to use the application, they must independently enter into a separate agreement with the user and strictly adhere to the provisions of that agreement. SHOPLINE does not make any commitments, warranties, or guarantees regarding the transaction of the application.

8.2 Application Description: The textual descriptions, illustrations, or photographs provided by the Developer for display on the SHOPLINE Open Platform can be either a) descriptions of applications that the Developer lawfully owns and wishes to trade or b) descriptions of applications that the user is seeking. The Developer may publish descriptions for any type of Application or both types simultaneously on the SHOPLINE Open Platform, provided that the Developer obtains SHOPLINE's approval and categorizes the application description correctly. SHOPLINE is not responsible for the accuracy or content of the application description.

8.3 Charging for Developer's Applications and User Subscriptions

8.3.1 Applications developed by the Developer on the SHOPLINE Open Platform may be subscribed to by the user through the merchant service marketplace provided by SHOPLINE, and the Developer may charge service fees as agreed upon in the agreement between the Developer and the user. Users can order applications provided by the Developer through the merchant service marketplace provided by SHOPLINE and pay service fees to the Developer.

8.3.2 To enhance user subscription experience and management efficiency, SHOPLINE provides standardized subscription capability interfaces, enabling developers to conveniently implement application subscription and payment functions. To jointly foster a standardized and efficient Application subscription ecosystem, the Developer shall integrate the SHOPLINE Subscription API and utilize interfaces provided by SHOPLINE for subscription fee collection and management.

8.3.3 Refunds: If a user requests a refund after paying the applicable service fee, or if the Developer's Application be removed pursuant to Article 9 of this Agreement, the user and Developer shall negotiate and settle directly. The Developer should arrange the refund according to the refund plan specified in advance when the Application was ordered or based on a negotiated agreement with the user, or authorize the refund by SHOPLINE. If no agreement is reached through negotiation between the Developer and the user, the Developer should fulfill the refund obligation as reasonably required by SHOPLINE.

8.3.4 In the event that any issues surface within the Developer's Application that have an impact on the User experiences, irrespective of whether such issues arise from development flaws, environmental performance factors, or other origins that are not attributable to SHOPLINE, the Developer shall, in accordance with the rules of the SHOPLINE Open Platform, assume sole and full liabilities for independently managing the support, upgrades, optimization, and maintenance of the application. This obligation shall remain in effect regardless of whether the complaint is directly made to the Developer or relayed via SHOPLINE.

9. Application Removal

9.1 The Developer is entitled to remove and unpublish Applications that have been uploaded to the SHOPLINE Open Platform, including both custom and published Applications. In the event that the Developer intends to remove a published Application that has undergone review and received approval, the Developer must, within thirty(30) days in advance, notify SHOPLINE Open Platform, via the designated notification method, its intention to remove, the Developer must obtain SHOPLINE Open Platform’s consent before an Application can be removed.

9.2 SHOPLINE reserves the right to remove applications in accordance with the requirements of regulatory authorities or platform rules. This is applicable in situations where the Application infringes upon the rights of third parties, violates laws, regulations or platform rules, or in other similar circumstances. SHOPLINE Open Platform shall not assume any liability for any consequences arising from or related to such removal. The Developer is obligated to cooperate with SHOPLINE's investigations into relevant events and shall be held fully accountable for any losses suffered by itself or users as a result of the application's removal under this Agreement, and shall take reasonable measures as deemed appropriate to mitigate any negative impact and indemnify the SHOPLINE Open Platform for any losses it incurs.

9.3 Irrespective of the circumstances, the delisting of a Developer's Application shall not impinge on any rights to which users who have downloaded or used the Application are entitled. The Developer shall address users' rights and resolve related issues in accordance with applicable laws, including but not limited to issuing service suspension notices, providing compensation or refunds, and taking necessary actions to safeguard users' rights. The Developer is responsible for resolving any outstanding matters with users and providing compensation or indemnification as appropriate In the event that the Developer fails to fulfill these obligations, it shall bear full responsibility for resolving any resulting disputes.

10. Intellectual Property Rights

10.1 Ownership of Rights

10.1.1 SHOPLINE Intellectual Property: Unless agreed otherwise, all intellectual property rights and ownership of the content provided on the Open Platform by SHOPLINE, including but not limited to works, images, files, information, data, website architecture, website layout, webpage design, etc., are legally owned by SHOPLINE or the respective third-party rights holders.

10.1.2 Open Platform Operational Data: all rights, title, and intellectual property rights pertaining to the Open Platform Operational Data are exclusively vested in SHOPLINE.

10.1.3 Developer Intellectual Property Rights: Save for the rights enjoyed by SHOPLINE under this Agreement, you, as a Developer, retain all rights, title and intellectual property rights in your Applications and Developer Data.

10.2 License Grant:

10.2.1 License Granted to the Developer by SHOPLINE: License Granted: Subject to the Developer’s compliance with this Agreement, SHOPLINE grants the Developer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-sublicensable license solely for accessing and using the SHOPLINE Open Platform and related services to develop, test and distribute the Developer’s application in accordance with this Agreement.

10.2.2License Granted by the Developer to SHOPLINE: By submitting or publishing applications through the Open Platform, the Developer grants SHOPLINE a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, and royalty-free license during the service period, allowing SHOPLINE:

(1) to use, copy, distribute, publicly display and perform the Developer's Applications for operational and promotional purposes

(2) to store, cache, sublicense to users, reformat, and make necessary technical modifications to ensure compatibility, security, and successful delivery to users for technical compatibility and distribution purposes.

(3) to scan, test, and analyze the Developer’s application to verify its security and compliance for platform analysis purposes.

10.2.3 Sublicensees: SHOPLINE may sublicense the rights granted under Clause 10.3.2 to its affiliates and necessary third-party service providers for hosting, distribution, security auditing, backup, and compliance purposes, provided such parties undertake confidentiality obligations no less stringent than those stipulated herein regarding trade secrets within the application.

10.2.4 Continuation of Use by Existing Users: Following the removal of the Developer’s application or termination of this Agreement, SHOPLINE may continue to provide necessary technical hosting and distribution services to existing users who have lawfully acquired usage rights, to fulfil their acquired entitlements, until the expiry of their currently paid subscription period. Licenses for marketing display purposes shall terminate upon removal.

10.3 Review, Testing and Feedback

10.3.1 Review and Security Testing: For compliance and security purposes, SHOPLINE may conduct automated or manual reviews, static/dynamic scans, compatibility and stress tests on the Developer’s application. SHOPLINE shall maintain confidentiality regarding any trade secrets learned during such processes. These tests serve solely for security and compliance verification and shall not constitute material modifications to the Developer’s application or external disclosure.

10.3.2 Feedback: Any suggestions, ideas, or improvement proposals regarding SHOPLINE's platform products or services ("Feedback") voluntarily submitted by the Developer shall be deemed to grant SHOPLINE a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license. SHOPLINE may improve its products and services based on such Feedback without further payment or attribution to the Developer.

10.4 Public Promotion

10.4.1 The Developer hereby grant SHOPLINE a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the Developer’s business name, trademarks, and the name, logo, and screenshots of application in connection with marketing and promoting the Platform and SHOPLINE App Store.

10.4.2 SHOPLINE likewise grants the Developer a limited, non-exclusive, terminable license to promote its applications under this Agreement. This permits the Developer to use SHOPLINE's brand identifiers, subject to compliance with SHOPLINE's Brand Guidelines, solely for the purpose of notifying SHOPLINE users of the application's compatibility with SHOPLINE services and for promotional communications relating to SHOPLINE users' use of the application.

10.4.3 The Developer shall not register or use any domain name, trademark, application name, business name, or social media account name containing "SHOPLINE", its core logo, or any similar or misspelled variants without SHOPLINE's prior written consent.

10.4.4 Any authorized use of SHOPLINE trademarks or branding must strictly adhere to SHOPLINE's then-current brand and trademark usage guidelines, and must not in any way imply SHOPLINE's affiliation with, sponsorship of, or endorsement of the developer's application.

10.5 Infringement Complaint Handling Mechanism

10.5.1 SHOPLINE has established and publicly disclosed an intellectual property infringement complaint channel. Rights holders shall submit valid complaint notices in accordance with the provisions of the "SHOPLINE Intellectual Property Complaint Announcement" and other relevant regulations.

10.5.2 Upon receipt of a prima facie sufficient notice meeting the above requirements, SHOPLINE reserves the right (but is under no obligation) to take preliminary measures such as removal or blocking, and will forward the notice to the Developer.

10.5.3 The Developer shall submit a counter-notice within a reasonable period after receiving the forwarded notice, which must include a declaration of non-infringement and evidence of the relevant rights.

10.5.4 SHOPLINE shall review both parties' materials and, based on its own judgement, decide whether to maintain or revoke the measures. Regardless of the outcome, any substantive dispute between the Developer and the complainant shall be resolved by the parties themselves. Where user rights are involved, the Developer shall undertake remedial obligations such as replacement, repair, or refund as stipulated in this Agreement.

10.6 Special Terms for Materials Provided by SHOPLINE

10.6.1 To facilitate the Developer’s development, sample code, design templates, image library materials, or other development materials ("SHOPLINE Materials") may be provided by SHOPLINE.

10.6.2 Unless otherwise expressly warranted in writing, all SHOPLINE Materials are provided "as is" and "as available". SHOPLINE shall take commercially reasonable measures to ensure the rights integrity of such materials but makes no complete or unconditional warranty regarding them.

10.7 Where the Developer’s Application integrates third-party materials or open-source components, the Developer further declares and warrants that:

10.7.1 Upon SHOPLINE's request, the Developer shall submit an open-source inventory detailing the component name, version, license type, intended use, and whether modifications have been made;

10.7.2 The Developer fully complies with all obligations under the relevant license and includes all necessary legal notices;

10.7.3 Without SHOPLINE's prior written consent, the Developer shall not introduce into the Application any license that may impose highly contagious obligations (such as source code disclosure, patent cross-licensing, or similar free licensing) on the SHOPLINE platform, other developers, or users (e.g., GPL, AGPL, etc.);

10.7.4 Should any third-party rights claims arise, the Developer shall promptly implement measures such as replacing or removing relevant components, or obtaining supplementary authorizations, to ensure service continuity.

11. Confidentiality

11.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" includes but is not limited to operational data, user data, trade secrets, and technical secrets related to the entire business scope of SHOPLINE, including but not limited to the SHOPLINE Open Platform. It also covers any unpublished technical documents, materials, algorithms, and interface specifications provided by SHOPLINE, as well as application development plans, business plans, and application code submitted by the Developer to SHOPLINE. Regardless of the form in which such information exists, as long as it is of a confidential nature, it shall be deemed Confidential Information.

11.2 During the term of this Agreement, the Developer shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding any Confidential Information obtained and shall not disclose, use, or permit any third party to use such information, unless otherwise agreed by both parties or with SHOPLINE's prior written consent. The use of Confidential Information shall be strictly limited to fulfilling the purposes of application development, project operation, and other objectives stipulated in this Agreement, and shall not be employed for any other matters inconsistent with the collaborative objectives between the Developer and SHOPLINE.

11.3 The Developer shall implement reasonable confidentiality measures to protect Confidential Information, including but not limited to restricting access permissions and encrypting the storage and transmission of sensitive information. Such measures shall be no less stringent than the higher of industry-standard confidentiality security measures or the Developer's own confidentiality security measures. Furthermore, the Developer warrants that any personnel (including but not limited to its employees, managers, directors, representatives, or consultants) who require access to Confidential Information to fulfil the obligations of the receiving party under this Agreement shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding such information. Such personnel shall be bound by confidentiality clauses or agreements imposing obligations no less stringent than those under this clause.

11.4 If the Developer is required to disclose Confidential Information due to legal proceedings, it shall, to the extent permitted by law, immediately notify SHOPLINE and assist SHOPLINE in taking reasonable measures to protect the Confidential Information, such as seeking an exemption from disclosure or ensuring confidential treatment of the disclosed information. Without SHOPLINE's prior written consent, the Developer shall not disclose Confidential Information beyond the extent required by law.

11.5 The confidentiality obligations stipulated herein shall not apply to the following information or materials:

11.5.1 Information that is already in the public domain at the time of disclosure or enters the public domain after disclosure;

11.5.2 Information already known to the receiving party at the time of disclosure and for which the receiving party bears no confidentiality obligations;

11.5.3 Information obtained by the Recipient from a third party without breaching this Agreement;

11.5.4 Information provided by the disclosing party to a third party without imposing any confidentiality obligations;

11.5.5 Information independently developed by the Recipient without utilizing the Confidential Information disclosed by the Disclosing Party.

11.6 Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, or upon SHOPLINE’s request, the Developer shall immediately cease using all Confidential Information and, within the timeframe specified by SHOPLINE, return or destroy all documents, materials, and storage media (including but not limited to physical documents, electronic files, hard drives, USB drives, etc.) containing Confidential Information, as well as any copies thereof. If Confidential Information is stored in systems or devices beyond the Developer's direct control (e.g., cloud servers), the Developer shall take reasonable measures to ensure its complete deletion and provide SHOPLINE with relevant proof. Any Confidential Information that cannot be returned or destroyed (e.g., due to system logs), shall continue to be subject to the confidentiality obligations under this Agreement until such information is lawfully disclosed.

11.7 Should the Developer and SHOPLINE enter into a separate confidentiality agreement concerning application development matters, and should such agreement conflict with this clause, the confidentiality agreement shall prevail over this clause.

12. Termination and Assignment of Agreement

12.1 SHOPLINE reserves the right to immediately suspend the Developer’s access to some or all services under this Agreement in the following circumstances. Following investigation, SHOPLINE shall determine at its sole discretion whether to reinstate services or terminate this Agreement:

12.1.1 SHOPLINE reasonably suspects the existence of or association with suspicious activities in the Developer's account;

12.1.2 SHOPLINE has reasonable grounds (including but not limited to official reports, rights holder complaints, or user complaints) to believe the Developer has engaged in fraud, theft, dissemination of computer viruses, infringement of others' lawful rights and interests, user privacy, data or information security, or other conduct violating this Agreement, rules, laws, regulations, or improper behavior;

12.1.3 To prevent imminent or ongoing harm or security risks to the SHOPLINE platform, other Developers, or third parties;

12.1.4 Where administrative enforcement agencies or judicial authorities investigate the Developer's conduct on the platform, or issue relevant decisions or rulings;

12.1.5 Where a user lodges a complaint regarding the performance or user experience of an application developed by the Developer, and the Developer fails to address it within 15 days, or where a user submits three or more cumulative complaints concerning the same aspect of the application.

12.2 This Agreement shall terminate under any of the following circumstances:

12.2.1 Termination by Notice: SHOPLINE may terminate this agreement and SHOPLINE Open Platform services by providing a written notice 30 days in advance without incurring liability for breach. In such circumstances, SHOPLINE shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide guidance on data migration or business transition;

12.2.2 Termination for Breach: SHOPLINE reserves the right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with the agreed breach liabilities due to the Developer’s breach of contract;

12.2.3 If SHOPLINE attempts to contact the Developer using the contact information provided by the Developer but finds that the contact information is invalid, resulting in the inability to establish communication with the Developer for over 30 days, SHOPLINE has the right to terminate the provision of services to that Developer.

12.2.4 The termination of this Agreement shall occur where the termination conditions stipulated herein or in any other separate agreement between SHOPLINE and the Developer are met or realized.

12.3 Handling after Agreement Termination

12.3.1 After the termination, SHOPLINE is not obligated to retain any information in the Developer's original account or related to it, or to forward any unread or unsent messages to the Developer, users, or third parties. SHOPLINE shall not bear any responsibility for the termination of services in accordance with this Agreement towards the Developer, users, or any third party.

12.3.2 Regardless of the reason for termination between SHOPLINE and the Developer, SHOPLINE reserves the right to:

(1) Preserve the Developer's data and previous transaction records;

(2) Hold the Developer responsible and pursue compensation for any illegal or contractual violations committed by the Developer prior to the termination;

(3) Require the Developer to immediately remove all data obtained from the SHOPLINE Open Platform, including but not limited to user data and operational data of the SHOPLINE Open Platform, and certify that such removal has been completed. SHOPLINE also has the right to take measures to remove relevant data without notice if, in SHOPLINE’s reasonable opinion, such a measure would protect data security.

13. Breach of Liability

13.1 You acknowledge and agree that SHOPLINE has the right to unilaterally determine your breach of contract based on the standard of an ordinary or non-professional individual. After SHOPLINE takes actions against you based on the relevant Rules, it does not exempt you from the legal responsibilities you should bear.

13.2 Without prejudice to other breach liabilities stipulated herein, SHOPLINE reserves the right, without prior notice to the Developer, to unilaterally implement one or more of the following measures based on the specific circumstances of the breach:

13.2.1 Require the Developer to immediately rectify, replace, or optimize the application to resolve anomalies or correct breaches of contract;

13.2.2 Partial or full restrictions may be imposed on the affected application, including but not limited to temporarily or permanently restricting user access to the application, blocking the application provided by the developer or limiting its functionality, and removing application information;

13.2.3 Permanently remove the Developer's application from the platform. Should this result in user losses, the Developer shall bear sole responsibility;

13.2.4 Prohibit the Developer from accessing the SHOPLINE Open Platform in any manner;

13.2.5 Terminate this Agreement, including termination of the Developer's access to SHOPLINE Open Platform services (such as discontinuing the Developer's ability to call the SHOPLINE Open Platform's APIs) and account;

13.2.6 Deleting data obtained by the Developer or data permitted for access with SHOPLINE's consent;

13.2.7 Deducting any security deposit paid by the Developer (if applicable);

13.2.8 Require the Developer to pay a penalty ranging from US$10,000 to US$1,000,000 to the SHOPLINE Open Platform within 5 working days of receiving written notice, the specific amount to be determined unilaterally by SHOPLINE based on the nature of the Developer's breach or violation;

13.2.9 Lodge complaints with regulatory authorities, initiate legal proceedings before judicial/arbitration bodies, or pursue other legal remedies;

13.2.10 Other measures that SHOPLINE may take in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

13.3 Should SHOPLINE incur any losses, face claims from users or third parties, or receive penalties from administrative authorities due to the Developer’s breach of relevant laws, regulations, this Agreement, or related rules, the Developer shall fully compensate SHOPLINE, users, or relevant third parties for such losses.

13.4 The losses the Developer shall compensate SHOPLINE for include, but are not limited to: economic losses, loss of goodwill, and other direct or indirect losses incurred by SHOPLINE due to the breach, as well as all reasonable expenses incurred to prevent further losses or pursue the Developer’s liability, including but not limited to travel expenses, notary fees, legal fees, and litigation costs.

13.5 SHOPLINE reserves the right to deduct from any amounts payable to the Developer any sums the Developer is required to pay to SHOPLINE under applicable laws, regulations, or this Agreement, including but not limited to compensation, liquidated damages, and expenses.

14. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer

14.1 Regarding the development, operation, support, and maintenance of your applications, you agree to independently assume all risks and consequences, including but not limited to technical failures, security vulnerabilities, device damage, and data/content loss. SHOPLINE has no responsibility or obligation for any inaccurate or incorrect content posted on the SHOPLINE Open Platform, regardless of whether such inaccuracies or errors are caused by users or any devices or programs used by the applications or connected to them.

14.2 SHOPLINE Open Platform and SHOPLINE merchant service marketplace only serve as a platform for the Developer and the user to connect and negotiate transactions related to applications. The signing of this Agreement does not imply that SHOPLINE shall become a participant in the transactions between the user and the Developer on the SHOPLINE Open Platform. SHOPLINE only provides technical services for such transactions and does not provide any express or implied guarantees regarding the legality, validity, authenticity, or effectiveness of the Developer's behaviour or the applications.

14.3 The Developer acknowledges and agrees that SHOPLINE services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. SHOPLINE will make effort to provide corresponding security measures to ensure the security and normal operation of the services. However, due to limitations in technology, objective conditions, and possible force majeure events, SHOPLINE explicitly disclaims any express or implied warranties regarding the services, including but not limited to their applicability or fitness for any particular purposes, absence of errors or omissions, continuity, accuracy, reliability, suitability for a particular purpose.

14.4 SHOPLINE shall not be liable for any damages arising from any of the following circumstances, including but not limited to loss of profits, reputation, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if SHOPLINE has been informed of the possibility of such damages):

14.4.1 Use or inability to use the services under this agreement.

14.4.2 Unauthorized access by a third party or unauthorized alteration of user's transmission data or data.

14.4.3 Statements or actions of third parties regarding the SHOPLINE Open Platform Services.

14.4.4Any other matters related to the SHOPLINE Open Platform Services hereunder that are not due to SHOPLINE's reasons, including negligence.

14.4.5 Possible computer viruses, network communication failures, and system shutdowns for maintenance.

14.5 If any third-party software is involved in the services provided by SHOPLINE to the Developer, such software shall be governed by its respective license or terms of use, rather than this Agreement. All third-party software or products are independently provided by third parties, and SHOPLINE assumes no responsibility for their selection, quality, usage, intellectual property issues, or any resulting infringement liabilities. The Developer shall independently bear all risks associated with the use of third-party software, including but not limited to software defects, compatibility issues, and data security concerns. Any disputes or losses arising from the use of third-party software shall be the sole responsibility of the Developer, who shall seek recourse from the responsible party.

14.6 In no event shall SHOPLINE be liable for any indirect, consequential, punitive, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to the loss of profits, business interruption or liability suffered by the Developer due to the use of the SHOPLINE Open Platform (even if SHOPLINE has been informed of the possibility of such losses).

14.7 Should either party be unable to perform this Agreement due to force majeure after its commencement, liability for breach may be partially or wholly exempted depending on the impact of such force majeure. Upon occurrence of force majeure, the affected party shall promptly notify the other party, and both parties shall take reasonable measures to prevent further loss. Where a party fails to take such measures resulting in increased loss, it shall bear liability for the additional loss incurred.

14.8 Notwithstanding any contrary provisions in this Agreement, SHOPLINE's aggregate liability to the Developer shall not exceed the fees paid by the Developer to SHOPLINE for the services during the preceding service period (if applicable).

15. Guarantee

The Developer hereby warrants and guarantees that:

15.1 If the Developer is a company, organization, or legal entity, it has been duly established or organized and is valid and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction.

15.2 If the Developer is an individual, the Developer must be at least 18 years old or have reached the legal age of majority in the Developer's place of residence and the jurisdiction where development activities and related services are conducted under this Agreement.

15.3 The Developer has the necessary power to enter into and perform this Agreement.

16. SHOPLINE Contracting Party

When registering an account on the SHOPLINE Open Platform, the Developer shall independently select and provide a detailed address ("Developer's Region"). If the Developer fails to provide a complete address during the use of SHOPLINE services, or provide incorrect or unclear information for, SHOPLINE shall determine the billing address based on the specific cooperation between the Developer and SHOPLINE. Should the Developer fail to provide a billing address to SHOPLINE, SHOPLINE will determine the Developer's Region based on various factors, including but not limited to the Developer’s business coverage, the primary functions of the application, the application's distribution area, and its target user group. SHOPLINE shall then independently assign the SHOPLINE signing entity (“SHOPLINE Agreement Signatory Entity”), typically indicated on invoices or billing statements issued by us. For specific developer collaborations, SHOPLINE reserves the right to designate other SHOPLINE Agreement Signatory Entity, including SHOPLINE’s Affiliates, outside this Agreement as the contracting party for the SHOPLINE Agreement, beyond the scope of the above terms and within specific regions, based on operational arrangements for different areas. In such instances, the designated SHOPLINE affiliated entity shall serve as the Developer's exclusive partner for conducting business within that specific region, responsible for handling all matters under this Agreement.

Unless otherwise agreed, you consent to Shopline Commerce Pte. Ltd., to serve as the contracting party for this SHOPLINE Developer Agreement.

17. Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

Unless otherwise agreed by both parties, the formation, execution, interpretation, and resolution of disputes under this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Singapore. Both parties agree that Singapore shall be the place of signing this Agreement. Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from or related to this Agreement shall be exclusively submitted to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and resolved in accordance with its latest applicable arbitration rules.

18. Notice and Delivery

18.1 Delivery: Unless otherwise required by laws and regulations, any written notice delivered by SHOPLINE to the Developer during the signing or performance of this agreement shall be deemed delivered on the third natural day after being mailed to the communication address provided by the Developer to SHOPLINE. The forms of written notice also include but are not limited to announcements on the SHOPLINE Open Platform, emails sent to the Developer, SHOPLINE Open Platform internal messages, system messages, mobile text messages, and faxes. In the case of a written notice delivered electronically, the notice shall be deemed delivered on the day of sending.

18.2 Delivery of Legal Documents

18.2.1 For any disputes arising from this agreement, the Developer declares that judicial authorities (including but not limited to the people's court) may deliver legal documents (including legal documents related to litigation) to the Developer through modern communication methods such as mobile text messages or email, or by postal mail. The Developer acknowledges the effectiveness and legality of the aforementioned delivery methods.

18.2.2 The Developer designates the mobile phone number or email address used for the Developer's SHOPLINE Open Platform account as the designated address for receiving legal documents. The delivery of legal documents by judicial authorities to the aforementioned address shall be deemed as effective delivery.

18.2.3 The Developer designates the registered address or place of residence as the mailing address.

18.2.4 The Developer agrees that judicial authorities may use one or more of the aforementioned delivery methods to deliver legal documents, and if multiple delivery methods are used, the delivery time shall be based on the earliest delivery method.

18.2.5 The above-mentioned delivery methods confirmed by the Developer apply to various stages of judicial proceedings, including but not limited to the first instance, second instance, retrial, and enforcement procedures (including delivery of payment orders).

18.2.6 If there is a change in the Developer's delivery address mentioned above, the Developer shall inform SHOPLINE and the judicial authorities (if applicable) of the updated delivery address at least seven (7) business days in advance.

Annex 1: SHOPLINE Data Hosting Agreement

1. SHOPLINE provides data hosting services to Developer based on their requirements.

2. SHOPLINE may change the server location for storing and processing your hosted data based on its strategic plans or applicable data-related regulatory requirements.

3. SHOPLINE will make reasonable effort to ensure the security of your hosted data, but it does not provide any guarantee of the data's security. You acknowledge and accept that you are responsible for any consequences resulting from data loss or leakage, but SHOPLINE has an obligation to promptly notify you in case of such incidents.

4. If your hosted data includes important or personal information, you should ensure that you have obtained the relevant parties' consent before hosting it.

5. In the event that SHOPLINE faces proceedings, penalties, or claims from third parties or government agencies due to your hosted data or its content, you agree to bear liability for breach of contract as stipulated herein.

  1. SHOPLINE has the right to decide to remove your hosted data in the following circumstances:

(1) If the data contains content that violates laws or public morals, such as infringing, obscene, pornographic, or gambling-related content.

(2) If the data may affect the operation of the SHOPLINE website or servers.

(3) Other circumstances where SHOPLINE reasonably determines that removal is necessary.

7. If your hosted data has not been use or access for more than three consecutive months, SHOPLINE may remove the data. SHOPLINE will notify you ten days in advance based on the contact information you provided during registration, allowing you to back up your data in advance. If you fail to respond within the specified ten-day period, SHOPLINE will dispose of your data at its own discretion without assuming any responsibility.

Annex 2: SHOPLINE Partner Agreement

Upon agreeing to this "SHOPLINE Partner Agreement" (referred to as "Partner Agreement"), you have the right to use the SHOPLINE Partner System and earn commissions. Please read and fully understand this Partner Agreement, particularly the provisions concerning liability exemption or limitation, rights licenses and information usage, terms for agreeing to open and use specific services, applicable laws, and dispute resolution. If you do not agree to this Partner Agreement, you will be unable to use this system.

This Partner Agreement, once effective, shall constitute an integral and inseparable part of the "SHOPLINE Developer Agreement" and shall have equal legal effect therewith. Matters or terms not specified in this Partner Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of the "SHOPLINE Developer Agreement."

1. Feature

Through SHOPLINE Partner System, you can recommend SHOPLINE's SaaS online store building service to potential customers who may use SHOPLINE, whether legal entities or individuals (referred to as "potential customers") and earn a certain percentage of remuneration based on the potential customers' subscription. You should share the exclusive links and invitation codes generated by SHOPLINE with potential customers. If potential customers do not register or subscribe to SHOPLINE's services using the exclusive links and invitation codes, you will not receive the corresponding promotional remuneration.

2. Commission

The specific commission deduction rules mainly follow the SHOPLINE Open Platform's commission rules. You can view the current commission rates after logging into the SHOPLINE’s site. We reserve the right to revise the commission rates at our discretion from time to time without your additional consent. You should regularly log in to the system to view the latest rates.

The commission withdrawal amount may vary based on the type of subscription the customer chooses. If the customer subscribes to a quarterly or annual package, the monthly withdrawal amount will be calculated as the total commission amount divided by the total number of subscription months. If the customer cancels the subscription midway, subsequent commissions will not be paid.

SHOPLINE is only obliged to make payment to the account provided by you, and does not need to verify the authenticity of any receiving account. You should ensure the accuracy, authenticity, as well as the security of your network. You understand and accept that you will be solely responsible for any losses incurred due to incorrect collection of account information or malicious replacement of the account caused by hacker attacks or virus infections.

You understand and accept that SHOPLINE is only obligated to make payments based on the displayed amounts on the site. The actual amount received may vary due to different fee policies of different regions or payment institutions. You should bear all taxes, fees, and other charges that may arise from the payment.

3. Liability Limitation

You understand and accept that we will identify and take measures such as freezing, banning, or stopping payments to risk accounts based on our risk control rules. If your account is subjected to such measures, you can appeal through the contact information recorded on the SHOPLINE site.

Annex 3: Theme Application Developers Terms

1 Theme Application Development Specifications

1.1 Theme Application Developers undertake and warrant that, prior to publishing Online Themes, they have thoroughly read and fully understood, and are obligated to promptly review, all rules updated by SHOPLINE from time to time (including but not limited to SHOPLINE Theme Store requirements), and undertake to continue complying with such rules. The Online Themes they publish shall comply with the SHOPLINE theme review requirements stipulated herein. Should they fail to meet the aforementioned requirements, SHOPLINE reserves the right to refuse to list the Theme App in the Theme Store or to take measures to remove the Theme App that has already been listed.

1.2 Theme Application Developers may develop themes either independently or for SHOPLINE Users, distributing them via the Theme Store. Themes provided by Theme Application Developers for use by SHOPLINE Users may only be published through the Theme Store and shall not be made available to SHOPLINE Users through any other channels or means. Each Theme Application Developer of an Online Theme hereby declares and warrants that any Online Theme provided to SHOPLINE Users outside the SHOPLINE Theme Store is unauthorized and constitutes copyright infringement ("Infringing Theme"). In this regard, Theme Application Developers shall cooperate with SHOPLINE in taking necessary measures against such infringements, including but not limited to authorizing SHOPLINE (though this is not an obligation on SHOPLINE's part) or jointly undertaking appropriate legal action with SHOPLINE to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of both parties.

1.3 Unless otherwise agreed by SHOPLINE, Theme Application Developers shall bear all costs, fees, and expenses incurred in developing Theme Applications for SHOPLINE under this Agreement and in marketing or promoting such Theme Applications, irrespective of whether such development activities and/or marketing activities involve SHOPLINE, its affiliates, or any directors, employees, or agents of SHOPLINE.

1.4 The Theme Application Developer understands and acknowledges that SHOPLINE reserves the right to organize functional testing and verification of the Theme Application delivered by the Theme Application Developer in accordance with the standards stipulated in this Agreement, and to issue written confirmation before agreeing to the launch of the developed Theme Application on the Theme Store. To this end, SHOPLINE reserves the right to charge the Theme Application Developer a corresponding review fee, the details of which shall be published by SHOPLINE on its official website. The Theme Application Developer agrees to pay the review fee to SHOPLINE to ensure the quality of the Theme Application.

1.5 Theme Application Developers shall be responsible for the development quality of their Theme Applications. The Online Themes published by the Developers shall be free from obvious defects. They shall also promptly update and maintain published Online Themes to ensure a stable operation of the Theme Applications.

1.6 Should a proposed Theme Application fail to pass SHOPLINE’s review , SHOPLINE reserves the right to reject the Theme Application Developer's request for publish. Theme Application Developers may modify their Theme Application in accordance with the revision suggestions provided by SHOPLINE and resubmit it for publishing.

1.7 Following the launch of a Theme Application, the Developer shall verify the stability and reliability of its content, complete all compatibility testing and bug fixes, and promptly resolve any issues arising post-launch. Theme Application Developers agree that within two months of SHOPLINE upgrading and launching its base theme provided to them, they shall promptly upgrade their Online Theme to ensure SHOPLINE Users can smoothly utilize the latest version.

2 Theme Application Developer Rights

2.1 As a Developer on the SHOPLINE Open Platform and Theme Store, Theme Application Developers shall have the right to publish their Theme Applications on the Theme Store, receive attribution, and earn revenue in accordance with SHOPLINE rules or mutual agreements.

2.2 Theme Application Developers shall have the right to utilize all features and services provided by the SHOPLINE Open Platform and Theme Store, including sample themes.

2.3 The SHOPLINE Open Platform is committed to collaborating with Theme Application Developers to combat infringing themes such as pirated or cracked versions, thereby safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of both parties. Theme Application Developers have the right to submit leads regarding infringing themes to SHOPLINE via the "FeedbackHub" on the SHOPLINE website homepage. SHOPLINE will investigate valid leads and take appropriate legal measures.

3 Revenue Sharing

Revenue sharing rules for the Theme Store shall be governed by the relevant rules published by SHOPLINE or any separate agreement signed by both parties.

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