Store Operations

Clear order flow for merchants and buyers

Catalo.id helps merchants publish catalogs, receive inquiries or orders, and share payment instructions. Buyer payments are handled by each merchant, while Catalo.id subscription billing is handled separately.

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Catalo.id does not process end-buyer payments for merchant catalog products.
Buyer order flow
Buyers browse the catalog, submit an inquiry or order, then follow payment instructions provided by the merchant.
Catalo.id subscription billing
Catalo.id bills merchants for software subscription only. This billing is separate from merchant-to-buyer transactions.
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Two separate flows

This boundary keeps store operations and platform billing clear.

For buyers
  • Browse the merchant catalog
  • Submit inquiry or order
  • Receive payment instructions from the merchant
  • Complete payment directly to the merchant
For merchants
  • Manage products, categories, stockpoints, and orders
  • Configure payment instructions shown to buyers
  • Pay Catalo.id subscription separately
  • Keep store operations separate from platform billing

Plan comparison

What each plan supports for storefront operations and subscription billing.

Capability Starter Advance Pro
Storefront flow Catalog & inquiry Order confirmation Order confirmation
Seller payment instructions After inquiry By seller By seller
Buyer payment processed by Catalo.id N/A N/A N/A
Catalo.id subscription billing Yes Yes Yes
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FAQ

No. Buyer payments for merchant products are not processed by Catalo.id. Merchants provide their own payment instructions to buyers.

Merchants manage catalog, orders, and payment instructions for their buyers. This is part of store operations, not platform billing.

Catalo.id bills merchants for software subscription only. Platform billing is separate from buyer transactions.
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