In an effort to catch bad actors on the marketplace, Amazon continually refines the algorithm used to identify connections between deactivated seller accounts and active seller accounts. However, these algorithms are far from perfect and thousands of third-party seller accounts are shut down by mistake every year.  Unfortunately, when you get suspended due to a related account, Amazon does not provide information as Read More

It is almost impossible to operate a successful Amazon business and completely avoid any type of dispute. And unfortunately, the more successful you are, the more often disputes seem to arise. When you signed up for a seller account on Amazon, you agreed to be bound by a contract called the Amazon Services Business Solutions Agreement (BSA). This contract requires that you forfeit your right to sue Amazon and agree Read More

According to the United States Copyright Office, copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.  Claims of copyright infringement on the Amazon marketplace have increased significantly lately, and the majority involve the use of photographs. While some of these complaints are Read More

Having your Amazon seller account suspended interrupts your ability to operate your business and creates a situation where you are scrambling to have your selling privileges reinstated. To help keep their businesses running smoothly and prevent suspensions, many sellers are turning to virtual assistants (VAs).  A VA is typically a contractor that an Amazon seller hires to remotely assist with day-to-day business Read More