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    Trade Assurance

    How we protect your purchases on every order

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    1What is Trade Assurance?

    Trade Assurance is Gloseg's buyer protection program combining escrow payment protection with dispute resolution.

    Payment Protection

    Funds held in escrow until you confirm receipt.

    Quality Guarantee

    If products don't match specs, you're eligible for a refund.

    Shipping Protection

    Coverage for goods lost or damaged during transit.

    Dispute Mediation

    Gloseg mediators help resolve issues fairly.

    Coverage by Supplier Tier

    TierMax CoverageDispute Window
    🔵 Basic$5007 days
    🟡 Gold (legacy)$5,00014 days
    🟡 Gold$25,00021 days
    ⚡ Platinum$100,00030 days
    💎 DiamondUnlimited45 days

    Always Use Trade Assurance

    Trade Assurance is free for buyers. Every order through Gloseg's checkout is automatically covered.

    2Filing a Trade Assurance Claim

    If something goes wrong with your order, here's how to file a claim step by step.

    1

    Open the Order

    Go to Buyer Dashboard → Orders → Click the affected order.

    2

    Click 'Open Dispute'

    Find the 'Open Dispute' button on the order detail page.

    3

    Select Dispute Type

    Choose: Product quality, Wrong item, Not received, Damaged, Short shipment.

    4

    Upload Evidence

    Attach photos, videos, and documents proving the issue.

    5

    Set Your Expectation

    Choose: Full refund, Partial refund, or Replacement shipment.

    6

    Submit Claim

    Submit and await the supplier's response (48hr deadline).

    gloseg.com/buyer/orders/dispute

    Dispute Filing Form

    Dispute TypeProduct Quality Issue
    Expected ResolutionFull Refund
    Evidence Attached5 files ✓

    Time is Critical

    File your dispute within the dispute window (7–45 days depending on supplier tier). Late claims cannot be processed.

    3Dispute Resolution Process

    Gloseg provides a structured 4-stage dispute resolution process.

    48h

    Stage 1: Negotiate

    5d

    Stage 2: Mediation

    7d

    Stage 3: Arbitration

    70%

    Resolved at Stage 1

    Resolution Stages

    Stage 1: Direct Negotiation (48hrs)

    You and the supplier discuss directly. 70% of disputes resolve here.

    Stage 2: Gloseg Mediation (5 days)

    A mediator reviews evidence from both sides and proposes a solution.

    Stage 3: Arbitration (7 days)

    A senior arbitrator makes a binding decision based on all evidence.

    Stage 4: Resolution & Payout

    Funds released per the decision - refund, release, or split.

    Prevention is Best

    Request samples before large orders, use inspection services for high-value shipments, and choose Gold+ suppliers for maximum protection.

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