Many Amazon sellers, the suspension can pose as a big risk as it adversely impacts their reputation and it’s a stressful experience too. There can be numerous reasons for account suspension, following are some prominent ones:
Operating multiple accounts: Here is an excerpt from Amazon’s policy – “Operating and maintaining multiple Seller Central accounts is prohibited. If you have a legitimate business need for a second account, you can apply for an exception to this policy”. Inspite of flexibility provided, most sellers don’t follow it, resulting in ceasing of their seller account.
Sale of Banned Items: Amazon discouraged sale of some restricted items on their platform that are illegal or not safe for use. It’s too mentioned in their policy guidelines. No matter, how good quality products a seller is providing to it’s consumers, if product is a part of list of prohibited items it will eventually got banned.
Forged complaints: This is another common cause resulting in suspension of seller account. While, these complaints are quite baseless done by buyers, not happy with their purchases. But, being ‘customer service’ as their main motto, Amazon takes it more seriously and suspend the sellers account.
Copyright Infringement: Though every seller uses their own product images, list genuine product description while listing their product on Amazon but, still it become matter of copyright with the owner who claim it to be of his or her. It’s quite hard issue to resolve and Amazon requires the dispute to be settled For between the seller and rights owner directly.
Negative Comments: Negative feedback are one of the crucial reasons that may hamper the growth of the business for an Amazon seller. It’s often seen if there is a large volume of feedback on product listings asking for refund or, the complaint about quality of product, resulting in suspension of seller account.
