No, you do not have to sell with us exclusively. However, we do ask that the items you list on our platform be sold solely through our platform for 60 days. All listings need to be active on our website for 60 days before being removed. This gives our team the time to create the necessary content & ads for each of your pieces. This also ensures that any ads or promotions we create for your items have the chance to be promoted and used to the best of its abilities. Items that are not listed on our platform can be sold in any way you wish. If your item does not sell within the 60 days, you are able to remove it and list it elsewhere if you wish. We encourage artists to update their listings with new writing & photos to attract new customers. The reason for this rule is that a lot of time and money goes into every listing you have posted with us.  Here are some of the things our team takes care of from the back end for every single listing you see: • Configure each individual product with shipping • Categorize them into box size groups • Ensure the items are showing in your Vendor Shop & Correct categories • Edit/Spell check the information written in the descriptions + change font sizes • Edit/brighten and/or re-size any photos that aren't in the correct format • Ensure your products are showing the correct location for local purchases • Enter in all your specific shipping preferences; Shipping Carrier Delivery, Local Pickup, and Artist Drop Off. • Upload the individual products to Google, Facebook Shop, Facebook Marketplace & Kijiji. • Schedule and promote the products on our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest & TikTok). • Send out E-Newsletters to Subscribers with your product info • Run Ads with photos of your products As a company, the only time we will know to delete your products on our platforms would be if they are sold with us.  If you sell that piece elsewhere, we will not be aware of the sale and your product will stay live in all our shops and potentially on our Ads.  At Handmade Home Co we must pay our team to configure every item on our website. As a small business, we cannot afford to pay our team to configure products that will not be sold with us. We hope that you can understand this as a small business owner as well.  --------------------------------- Keep in mind that the entire idea behind HHC is to get artists' work off the haggling/thrifting platforms, and to redirect buyers to a platform dedicated to home furnishings - where all your artistry, pricing, and work are truly valued.   Thank you so much for all your dedication in taking the time to apply, learn and upload your products! None of this would be possible without all your amazing artistry and trust in this Marketplace.