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Kudos Program Terms

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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About the Kudos Program

The Kudos Program is a rewards system that lets buyers earn points on purchases, convert them into Kudos, and redeem Kudos for discount coupons on participating listings. These terms govern your participation in the program as a buyer or seller. The Kudos Program is subject to Kudosey's Terms of Service, Seller Terms & Fees, and Privacy Policy.

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Overview

The Kudos Program is a points-based rewards system available to all registered users on Kudosey. Both buyers and sellers earn points on eligible transactions, which can be spent in the Point Shop. The shop has two categories: cosmetics (available to all users) and the Kudos coupon system (available to buyers only). Kudos coupons provide $5.00 off on listings where the seller has opted into the program.

Participation in the Kudos Program — whether as a buyer or seller earning points, spending points on cosmetics, using Kudos coupons, or opting listings into the coupon system — is subject to these terms. Kudosey reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Kudos Program at any time in accordance with Section 10.

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Eligibility

The Kudos Program is available to all registered users on Kudosey. Both buyers and sellers earn points on eligible transactions and may spend points on cosmetic items in the Point Shop. The Kudos coupon system — including purchasing Kudos and redeeming coupons — is available to buyers only. Sellers may opt their listings into the coupon system to allow buyers to apply coupons at checkout, but may not use coupons themselves. Participation requires an account in good standing — accounts that are suspended, under review, or subject to holds are not eligible to earn or spend points until the issue is resolved.

Kudosey reserves the right to exclude any account from the Kudos Program at its sole discretion, including in cases of suspected fraud, abuse, or violation of these terms or the general Terms of Service.

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Earning Points

Points are earned on eligible transactions based on the listing price, rounded down, at the following rates:

Account typeEarn rateBased on
Buyer2 points per $10.00 spentListing price
Seller1 point per $10.00 earned or spentListing price
EligiblePoints are earned on the listing price of all completed transactions, excluding the processing fee, platform fee, and any applicable taxes.
Not eligiblePoints are not earned on coupon-discounted portions of a purchase, on refunded transactions, or on orders that are subsequently charged back. Points earned on transactions that are later refunded or reversed will be deducted from your balance.

Points are shared across both the cosmetics shop and the Kudos coupon system — there is one unified balance. Points have no monetary value and do not constitute property. See Section 7 for full details.

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Buying Kudos

The Kudos coupon system is available to buyers only. Sellers may spend points on cosmetics but may not purchase or redeem coupons. Buyers can exchange points for Kudos in the Kudos Shop at a rate of 20 points per Kudos Coupon. The following limits apply:

RuleLimit
Conversion rate20 points = 1 Kudos Coupon
Monthly purchase cap5 Kudos per calendar month
Cap resets1st of each month
Per-transaction limitUp to 5 Kudos Coupons at once

Kudos purchases are final. Once points have been deducted and Kudos credited to your account, the transaction cannot be reversed. Kudosey reserves the right to adjust conversion rates and monthly caps with reasonable notice under Section 10.

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Coupons

Kudos can be exchanged for $5.00 off coupons at a rate of 1 Kudos per coupon. The following terms apply to coupons:

ValidityEach coupon is valid for 14 days from the date of issue. Expired coupons are permanently forfeited with no compensation.
Where they can be usedCoupons are redeemable only on listings where the seller has opted into the Kudos Program. Not all listings are eligible — look for the 👍 badge.
Discount amountEach coupon provides exactly $5.00 off the listing price. Coupons cannot be stacked or combined with other coupons on a single order.
Non-transferableCoupons are tied to your account and cannot be gifted, sold, or transferred to another user.
No cash valueCoupons cannot be exchanged for cash, credits, or refunds. If an order is refunded, the coupon used is not reinstated.
Minimum orderA coupon may only be applied to a listing priced at $5.00 or more. It cannot bring a transaction total below the processing fee.
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Seller Participation

Sellers may opt individual listings — or all active listings — into the Kudos Program via their seller settings. Opting in means buyers can apply a $5.00 coupon to your listing at checkout. The discount is absorbed entirely by the seller — Kudosey does not subsidize or compensate sellers for the discounted amount.

6.1 How it affects your payout

When a buyer applies a $5.00 coupon to your listing, the platform fee and Stripe fee are calculated on the full listing price, but you receive the listing price minus the $5.00 discount, minus applicable fees. The buyer still pays the $0.30 processing fee on top.

6.2 Opting in and out

Sellers may opt listings in or out of the Kudos Program at any time from their seller settings. Changes take effect immediately for new orders. Orders already placed with a coupon applied are not affected by a subsequent opt-out.

6.3 Display

Opted-in listings will display a 👍 badge and a "$5 off" indicator visible to buyers who have active coupons. Opted-in listings also appear in the dedicated Kudos Program tab in the shop. Kudosey reserves the right to adjust how Kudos Program listings are surfaced or promoted on the platform.

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No Cash Value & Non-Transferability

⚠️ Points and Kudos have no monetary value.

Neither points nor Kudos constitute currency, property, or a financial instrument of any kind.

No cash redemptionPoints and Kudos cannot be exchanged for cash, transferred to a bank account, or used for any purpose outside the Kudos Program on Kudosey.
Non-transferablePoints and Kudos are tied to your individual account. They may not be gifted, sold, traded, or transferred to another user under any circumstances.
No expiry (while active)Points and Kudos do not expire while your account remains active and in good standing. Coupons expire 14 days after issue — see Section 5.
Conditional license onlyPoints and Kudos represent a limited, conditional license to access program rewards. They do not constitute vested property and may be modified or revoked in accordance with Section 10.
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Forfeiture

Points, Kudos, and unused coupons are subject to forfeiture in the following circumstances:

Account closureAny unredeemed points, Kudos, and unused coupons are permanently forfeited when your account is voluntarily closed. No compensation will be provided.
Account terminationIf your account is terminated by Kudosey for any reason, all points, Kudos, and coupons are immediately forfeited. No compensation will be provided.
Refunds and chargebacksPoints earned on a transaction that is subsequently refunded or successfully charged back will be deducted from your balance. If your balance is insufficient, it may go negative and be offset against future earnings.
Fraud or abusePoints, Kudos, or coupons obtained through fraudulent activity, abuse of the program, or violation of these terms will be reversed without notice. See Section 9.
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Fraud & Abuse

Kudosey monitors the Kudos Program for patterns of abuse. The following conduct is strictly prohibited and will result in forfeiture of all program balances and may result in account termination:

Purchasing from yourself or coordinating purchases with others to artificially inflate your points balance
Filing false chargebacks after using coupons to obtain goods at a discount
Creating multiple accounts to circumvent monthly Kudos purchase limits
Any attempt to exploit bugs, errors, or unintended behavior in the program for personal gain
Selling, trading, or transferring points, Kudos, or coupons outside of the platform

Kudosey reserves the right to share transaction and account information with payment processors, card networks, and law enforcement in connection with fraudulent abuse of the Kudos Program.

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Program Changes & Termination

Kudosey reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Kudos Program at any time, including changes to:

Point earn rates (currently 1 point per $10.00 spent)
Kudos conversion rates (currently 20 points per Kudos)
Monthly Kudos purchase caps (currently 5 per calendar month)
Coupon values (currently $5.00 per coupon)
Coupon validity periods (currently 14 days)
Eligible listing categories or seller opt-in rules

We will provide reasonable advance notice of material changes via email and in-platform announcements. Continued participation in the Kudos Program after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If the program is discontinued entirely, Kudosey will provide at least 30 days' notice where reasonably practicable to allow you to redeem any outstanding Kudos.

If you have questions about the Kudos Program, contact us at support@kudosey.com.

These Kudos Program Terms are part of your agreement with Kudosey, alongside our Terms of Service, Seller Terms & Fees, and Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact support@kudosey.com.