Author Terms

Sellers

Last updated: June 17, 2025  ·  sellcodeapp.com

These Author Terms apply to all sellers ("Authors") who list products on SellCodeApp. By submitting a product for sale, you agree to these terms in addition to our general Terms of Use. Please read carefully before publishing your first listing.

You own your work

Authors retain full copyright of all products they list on SellCodeApp.

Non-exclusive platform

You may sell the same product on other platforms or your own channels.

Set your own price

You control your product pricing for both Regular and Extended licenses.

Quality reviewed

All submissions go through a review process before going live.

01

Eligibility

To become an Author on SellCodeApp, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a verified SellCodeApp account in good standing
  • Complete any required identity verification (KYC) before withdrawing earnings
  • Connect a valid payout account before your first withdrawal
  • Agree to these Author Terms and our general Terms of Use

SellCodeApp reserves the right to approve or deny Author status at its sole discretion.


02

Product requirements

What you may submit

Original source code, scripts, plugins, themes, and templates
Mobile app source code (iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native)
SaaS boilerplates, APIs, and backend starters
UI kits, component libraries, and design-to-code assets
AI tools, automation scripts, and workflow utilities

What is not allowed

Code copied or derived from another author's work without permission
Products that include assets licensed under terms that prohibit resale
Malicious code, backdoors, or unauthorized data collection
Products purchased from other marketplaces and relisted here
Incomplete, broken, or non-functional code
Products with misleading descriptions, screenshots, or demo links

03

Review and approval

All product submissions are reviewed by our team before going live on the marketplace. Our review process checks for:

  • Functional, working code that matches the product description
  • Accurate and complete documentation or setup instructions
  • Compliance with our content guidelines and prohibited items list
  • No copyright infringement or unauthorized third-party assets
  • Clean, readable code structure without obfuscation or malicious content

We reserve the right to approve, reject, or delist any product at our discretion. Rejection reasons will be provided where possible.

Submitting a product that violates our guidelines — even if it passes initial review — may result in removal without refund of any associated fees.


04

Pricing and commission

Authors set their own prices for Regular and Extended license tiers. SellCodeApp charges a commission on each completed sale:

License typeSet byCommissionYou receive
Regular licenseAuthorPlatform fee appliesSale price minus commission
Extended licenseAuthorPlatform fee appliesSale price minus commission

Current commission rates are published on our Pricing page and may be updated with prior notice.


05

Earnings and payouts

Earnings from sales are credited to your SellCodeApp balance after the transaction clears. Payouts are subject to the following conditions:

  • A minimum payout threshold must be reached before a withdrawal can be requested
  • You must have a verified payout account connected (PayPal, bank transfer, or other supported method)
  • KYC verification must be completed before your first withdrawal
  • Payouts are processed according to our payout schedule, typically within a few business days of approval
  • SellCodeApp is not responsible for delays caused by third-party payment processors

Earnings may be withheld or reversed in cases of suspected fraud, buyer chargebacks, refund approvals, or violations of these Author Terms.


06

Author responsibilities

Product quality

  • Ensuring your product works as described at the time of purchase
  • Providing clear, accurate documentation and setup instructions
  • Keeping your product listings up to date with correct descriptions and previews

Buyer support

  • Responding to buyer support inquiries within a reasonable timeframe
  • Assisting buyers with installation, configuration, and bug reports
  • Issuing updates to fix critical bugs or compatibility issues where feasible

Legal and tax compliance

  • Reporting and remitting all applicable taxes on your earnings
  • Ensuring your products comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
  • Maintaining accurate account and payout information at all times

07

Non-exclusive rights

SellCodeApp is a non-exclusive marketplace. You are free to list and sell your products on other platforms, marketplaces, or through your own website simultaneously. There is no exclusivity requirement.

By listing a product on SellCodeApp, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, promote, and distribute your product through our platform. You retain full copyright and ownership of your work at all times.


08

Prohibited conduct

As an Author, you must not:

  • Manipulate reviews, ratings, or sales figures through fake purchases or self-reviews
  • Communicate with buyers outside the platform to circumvent commissions or fees
  • Include affiliate links, tracking code, or unauthorized third-party scripts without disclosure
  • Spam or solicit buyers through SellCodeApp messaging for unrelated products or services
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer or copy other authors' products
  • Misrepresent your identity, credentials, or product capabilities in your profile or listings

Violations may result in immediate product removal, account suspension, forfeiture of pending earnings, and legal action where applicable.


09

Account suspension and termination

SellCodeApp reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate an Author account at any time for:

  • Repeated or serious violations of these Author Terms or our general Terms of Use
  • Submission of infringing, fraudulent, or harmful content
  • Abuse of the payout or refund system
  • Failure to complete required KYC verification within a reasonable period
  • Any conduct deemed harmful to the platform, its users, or third parties

Upon termination, pending payouts will be processed according to our standard schedule, subject to deductions for outstanding fees, refunds, or violations. Active product listings will be removed.


10

Contact

For questions about these Author Terms, product submissions, or your seller account:

Support portal
sellcodeapp.com/support