Our Fair Design Practices

The 13 CCPA-notified dark patterns

1. #1False urgencyWe don't do this

   We do not use fake stock-scarcity text or hard countdown timers on product pages.

2. #2Basket sneakingWe don't do this

   Nothing is pre-added to your cart. Insurance, protection plans and donations must be actively chosen.

3. #3Confirm shamingWe don't do this

   Cancel, unsubscribe and dismiss actions use neutral language — no guilt copy.

4. #4Forced actionWe don't do this

   Browsing, category pages, search and product detail are fully public. No account required to explore.

5. #5Subscription trapWe don't do this

   One-click revoke-all on the Privacy page. Newsletter unsubscribe is a single POST from the email footer.

6. #6Interface interferenceWe don't do this

   Marketing, analytics and personalisation consent all default to OFF. No pre-checked boxes anywhere in signup.

7. #7Bait and switchWe don't do this

   The price you see on the product card is the price charged. MRP strike-through reflects genuine seller-set list price.

8. #8Drip pricingWe don't do this

   Platform fee (2.5%) and delivery are itemised on the cart and checkout — never revealed only at the final step.

9. #9Disguised advertisementWe don't do this

   Every paid placement carries a visible "Sponsored" chip on the card. Organic and paid results are visually distinct.

10. #10NaggingWe don't do this

    Cookie and consent prompts appear once. Dismissing does not queue them to reappear on the next page load.

11. #11Trick wordingWe don't do this

    Consent labels avoid double negatives ("Send me marketing emails," not "Do not opt out of receiving offers").

12. #12SaaS billing patternsWe don't do this

    SociMart is a marketplace, not a subscription. Sellers pay a per-transaction fee only. No auto-renewal exists.

13. #13Rogue malwareWe don't do this

    N/A — we do not distribute software.