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Marketplace facilitator
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Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
A platform that helps third-party sellers offer and complete sales.
Why it matters
The platform’s responsibilities can differ from the seller’s and may vary by law and transaction design.
Technical detail
A marketplace facilitator provides infrastructure such as listings, discovery, checkout, payment coordination, or order management while sellers supply the goods.
Examples
- RepairYour.Tech connects a buyer with an independent seller and supports checkout.
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Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by e2e-1783854138445-0citu53rtqqe@test.repairyour.tech. Next review due July 11, 2027.
- Buying From an Online Marketplace — United States Federal Trade Commission Accessed 7/11/2026
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