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  "batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
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      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_flippa_success_fee_percentage",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Flippa: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Flippa charges a 10% success fee on the total transaction value for successful sales of listed assets.",
      "body": "Flippa charges a 10% success fee on the total transaction value for successful sales of listed assets.\n\nWhat Flippa.com Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“If you successfully sell a listed asset to a buyer who becomes aware of your listing and/or connects or engages with you via Website, you agree to pay Flippa a success fee which is calculated as a percentage of the total transaction value or final sale price paid by the buyer for your listed asset (including any applicable taxes). For current fees, please see our Success Fee Page.”\n\nNote: Fee tier structure varies by asset price range; 10% confirmed for highest tier ($50M+).",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.flippa.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Flippa.com Pty Ltd",
      "evidence_quote": "If you successfully sell a listed asset to a buyer who becomes aware of your listing and/or connects or engages with you via Website, you agree to pay Flippa a success fee which is calculated as a percentage of the total transaction value or final sale price paid by the buyer for your listed asset (including any applicable taxes). For current fees, please see our Success Fee Page.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Flippa",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Applies to all Flippa marketplace transactions worldwide",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "flippa",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_flippa_listing_fee_flat",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Flippa: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Flippa charges a flat listing fee starting at $29 for a 60-day term for self-service sellers.",
      "body": "Flippa charges a flat listing fee starting at $29 for a 60-day term for self-service sellers.\n\nWhat Flippa.com Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Self-Service Entry Basic Reach Perfect for smaller assets and those just starting out $29 Flat Fee 60-day term Sell now”\n\nNote: Listing fees are non-refundable after 7 days per Terms of Service.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.flippa.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Flippa.com Pty Ltd",
      "evidence_quote": "Self-Service Entry Basic Reach Perfect for smaller assets and those just starting out $29 Flat Fee 60-day term Sell now",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Flippa",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Applies to Self-Service tier; higher tiers cost more",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "flippa",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_flippa_id_verification_age",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Flippa: Access.id",
      "summary": "Flippa requires users to be over 18 years of age and may request government-issued ID for identity verification.",
      "body": "Flippa requires users to be over 18 years of age and may request government-issued ID for identity verification.\n\nWhat Flippa.com Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“By registering and creating an account with Flippa, you represent and warrant that you are over 18 years of age and you can form legally binding agreements under applicable law.”\n\nNote: Funds Verified Buyer requires minimum USD$5,000 in qualifying assets via Plaid.com.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.flippa.com/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Flippa.com Pty Ltd",
      "evidence_quote": "By registering and creating an account with Flippa, you represent and warrant that you are over 18 years of age and you can form legally binding agreements under applicable law.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Flippa",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "KYC/AML checks may apply; Plaid used for funds verification",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "flippa",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_flippa_payment_methods",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Flippa: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Flippa mandates all payment processing between buyers and sellers through approved third-party services: Escrow.com and FlippaPay.",
      "body": "Flippa mandates all payment processing between buyers and sellers through approved third-party services: Escrow.com and FlippaPay.\n\nWhat Flippa.com Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Unless expressly agreed to in writing by Flippa, all payment processing between buyers and sellers must be conducted exclusively through the Flippa.com platform using payment methods expressly approved by Flippa. For the avoidance of doubt, the approved payment services are Escrow.com and FlippaPay (powered by Trolley and AscendantFX).”\n\nNote: Flippa is not an escrow service and does not hold property on behalf of any person.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.flippa.com/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Flippa.com Pty Ltd",
      "evidence_quote": "Unless expressly agreed to in writing by Flippa, all payment processing between buyers and sellers must be conducted exclusively through the Flippa.com platform using payment methods expressly approved by Flippa. For the avoidance of doubt, the approved payment services are Escrow.com and FlippaPay (powered by Trolley and AscendantFX).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Flippa",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Payments initiated outside Flippa platform violate Marketplace Circumvention clause",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "flippa",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_afternic_commission_rate",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Afternic: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Afternic charges a 20% commission on Buy It Now domain sales with the Boost plan or 15% with the Basic plan when domains point to GoDaddy Aftermarket nameservers.",
      "body": "Afternic charges a 20% commission on Buy It Now domain sales with the Boost plan or 15% with the Basic plan when domains point to GoDaddy Aftermarket nameservers.\n\nWhat GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC actually says:\n\n“By default, domain sales are charged at a standard commission rate of 30% of the Sale Price with the Afternic Boost plan, or 25% of the Sale Price with Afternic Basic. By pointing your domain names to GoDaddy Aftermarket nameservers, sales are charged at a reduced commission rate of 20% of the Sale price with the Afternic Boost plan or 15% of the Sale Price with Afternic Basic. There is a $15 minimum commission fee with all sales.”\n\nNote: Afternic is part of GoDaddy; listing domains is free to join.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.afternic.com/sell-domains",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "By default, domain sales are charged at a standard commission rate of 30% of the Sale Price with the Afternic Boost plan, or 25% of the Sale Price with Afternic Basic. By pointing your domain names to GoDaddy Aftermarket nameservers, sales are charged at a reduced commission rate of 20% of the Sale price with the Afternic Boost plan or 15% of the Sale Price with Afternic Basic. There is a $15 minimum commission fee with all sales.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Afternic",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Default rate is 30% (Boost) or 25% (Basic) without GoDaddy nameserver integration",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "afternic",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_sedo_commission_buynow",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Sedo: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Sedo charges a 10% commission for Buy Now domain sales through the Sedo marketplace when domains are parked with Sedo.",
      "body": "Sedo charges a 10% commission for Buy Now domain sales through the Sedo marketplace when domains are parked with Sedo.\n\nWhat Sedo actually says:\n\n“List your domain with a Buy Now price or a Buy Now or Best Offer option, and also park your domain through Sedo and activate the ads page or the sales landing page. If your domain is then sold directly through the Sedo marketplace, we only charge 10% of the gross sale price as a sales fee.”\n\nNote: Commissions are exclusive of taxes (VAT). Minimum fees apply per category.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sedo.com/us/what-we-offer/price-list/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Sedo",
      "evidence_quote": "List your domain with a Buy Now price or a Buy Now or Best Offer option, and also park your domain through Sedo and activate the ads page or the sales landing page. If your domain is then sold directly through the Sedo marketplace, we only charge 10% of the gross sale price as a sales fee.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Sedo",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "15% applies for Make Offer/Auction sales; 20% for SedoMLS network sales",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "sedo",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_empireflippers_commission_tiered",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Empire Flippers: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Empire Flippers charges a tiered commission: $10,000 flat for the first $66,666.66 of purchase price, 15% for $66,666.67–$699,999, 8% for $700,000–$5,000,000, and 2.5% for $5,000,001+.",
      "body": "Empire Flippers charges a tiered commission: $10,000 flat for the first $66,666.66 of purchase price, 15% for $66,666.67–$699,999, 8% for $700,000–$5,000,000, and 2.5% for $5,000,001+.\n\nWhat Empire Flippers, LLC actually says:\n\n“For the first $0 – $66,666.66 of the Purchase Price, a flat rate commission of $10,000 (the Flat Rate) shall apply. For sales above $66,666.66, Seller agrees to pay Empire a Commission at a blended rate as follows: $66,666.67 – $699,999 of the Purchase Price is subject to a 15% commission. $700,000 – $5,000,000 of the Purchase Price is subject to an 8% commission. $5,000,001 and above of the Purchase Price is subject to a 2.5% commission.”\n\nNote: Seller must also pay flat rate portion in full at time of payout regardless of deferred payment terms.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://empireflippers.com/empire-flippers-terms-use-agreement/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Empire Flippers, LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "For the first $0 – $66,666.66 of the Purchase Price, a flat rate commission of $10,000 (the Flat Rate) shall apply. For sales above $66,666.66, Seller agrees to pay Empire a Commission at a blended rate as follows: $66,666.67 – $699,999 of the Purchase Price is subject to a 15% commission. $700,000 – $5,000,000 of the Purchase Price is subject to an 8% commission. $5,000,001 and above of the Purchase Price is subject to a 2.5% commission.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Empire Flippers",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Seller pays commission; buyer is not separately responsible",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "empireflippers",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_empireflippers_id_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Empire Flippers: Access.id",
      "summary": "Empire Flippers requires sellers to present verifiable photo identification (government-issued) before release of purchase price.",
      "body": "Empire Flippers requires sellers to present verifiable photo identification (government-issued) before release of purchase price.\n\nWhat Empire Flippers, LLC actually says:\n\n“Prior to the release of any portion of the Purchase Price, Seller is required to present verifiable photo identification through pictures and/or videos direct to Empire, intended to confirm Seller's identity (Verification Process). This identification must be government issued, including but not limited to a driver's license or passport.”\n\nNote: Seller must also complete Verification Process within 5 days of Completed Migration.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://empireflippers.com/empire-flippers-terms-use-agreement/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Empire Flippers, LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "Prior to the release of any portion of the Purchase Price, Seller is required to present verifiable photo identification through pictures and/or videos direct to Empire, intended to confirm Seller's identity (Verification Process). This identification must be government issued, including but not limited to a driver's license or passport.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Empire Flippers",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Part of Verification Process before payout",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "empireflippers",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_flippa_buyer_funds_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Flippa: Access.id",
      "summary": "Flippa offers a Funds Verified Buyer status requiring a minimum of USD$5,000 in qualifying assets verified via Plaid.com or manual document submission.",
      "body": "Flippa offers a Funds Verified Buyer status requiring a minimum of USD$5,000 in qualifying assets verified via Plaid.com or manual document submission.\n\nWhat Flippa.com Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Flippa gives buyers the ability to become funds verified (Funds Verified Buyer). A Funds Verified Buyer is a registered Flippa buyer who has verified with Plaid.com and/or manually submitted documents to Flippa. A minimum of USD$5,000 in qualifying assets is required.”\n\nNote: Funds Verified Buyers receive a badge on their public profile.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.flippa.com/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Flippa.com Pty Ltd",
      "evidence_quote": "Flippa gives buyers the ability to become funds verified (Funds Verified Buyer). A Funds Verified Buyer is a registered Flippa buyer who has verified with Plaid.com and/or manually submitted documents to Flippa. A minimum of USD$5,000 in qualifying assets is required.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Flippa",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Funds Verified Buyers get exclusive access to listings over USD$250,000",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "flippa",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_flippa_dispute_resolution",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Flippa: Safety.legal",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Flippa is not a party to buyer-seller disputes and will only cancel transactions at its sole discretion before shipping/delivery of assets.",
      "body": "Flippa is not a party to buyer-seller disputes and will only cancel transactions at its sole discretion before shipping/delivery of assets.\n\nWhat Flippa.com Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Buyer and seller acknowledge that Flippa is not a party to any transaction among the parties and therefore will not participate in any such dispute, except as follows. Buyer and seller acknowledge and agree that Flippa may, upon receiving notice of a dispute from either party, and only prior to the shipping and/or delivery of the assets or under any circumstance where the following is not possible, choose in its sole and absolute discretion to cancel the transaction.”\n\nNote: Flippa disclaims liability for existence, quality, or legality of listed assets.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.flippa.com/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Flippa.com Pty Ltd",
      "evidence_quote": "Buyer and seller acknowledge that Flippa is not a party to any transaction among the parties and therefore will not participate in any such dispute, except as follows. Buyer and seller acknowledge and agree that Flippa may, upon receiving notice of a dispute from either party, and only prior to the shipping and/or delivery of the assets or under any circumstance where the following is not possible, choose in its sole and absolute discretion to cancel the transaction.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Flippa",
      "topic": "Safety.legal",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Governed by laws of Victoria, Australia",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "flippa",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_afternic_payment_processing",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Afternic: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Afternic is free to join and lists domains at no cost, earning revenue through commission on sales rather than listing fees.",
      "body": "Afternic is free to join and lists domains at no cost, earning revenue through commission on sales rather than listing fees.\n\nWhat GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC actually says:\n\n“This is where you can get your domain names promoted to the largest audience of qualified buyers. It's the place to sell — and it's free to join.”\n\nNote: Afternic provides worldwide distribution through 100+ resellers and 125M monthly searches.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.afternic.com/sell-domains",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "This is where you can get your domain names promoted to the largest audience of qualified buyers. It's the place to sell — and it's free to join.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Afternic",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Part of GoDaddy ecosystem; free to join",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "afternic",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_sedo_minimum_domain_price",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Sedo: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Sedo domain prices start at USD 20 with no upper limit, and many domains sell for less than USD 2,500.",
      "body": "Sedo domain prices start at USD 20 with no upper limit, and many domains sell for less than USD 2,500.\n\nWhat Sedo actually says:\n\n“Domain prices start at USD 20, with no upper limit. Many domains are sold at prices of less than USD 2,500.”\n\nNote: Sedo operates in 150+ countries with 3M+ customers and 25+ years of experience.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sedo.com",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Sedo",
      "evidence_quote": "Domain prices start at USD 20, with no upper limit. Many domains are sold at prices of less than USD 2,500.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Sedo",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Sed is the world's largest domain marketplace with 19M+ entries",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "sedo",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_empireflippers_listing_term",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Empire Flippers: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "Empire Flippers grants an exclusive 2-month listing term during which sellers may not list the same business on any other platform.",
      "body": "Empire Flippers grants an exclusive 2-month listing term during which sellers may not list the same business on any other platform.\n\nWhat Empire Flippers, LLC actually says:\n\n“Users and Sellers expressly grant Empire an exclusive right to list, market, or advertise the Business for sale for a period of two (2) months from the Listing Date or after expiration of that two-month period, as long as the Business is Listed on Empire's Website (Listing Term).”\n\nNote: Violating exclusivity may result in Empire taking action to recover success fee.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://empireflippers.com/empire-flippers-terms-use-agreement/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Empire Flippers, LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "Users and Sellers expressly grant Empire an exclusive right to list, market, or advertise the Business for sale for a period of two (2) months from the Listing Date or after expiration of that two-month period, as long as the Business is Listed on Empire's Website (Listing Term).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Empire Flippers",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Seller must direct all third-party communication about the business to Empire",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "empireflippers",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_flippa_government_id_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Flippa: Access.id",
      "summary": "Flippa requires identity verification including copies of passports and/or government-issued driver's licenses when requested.",
      "body": "Flippa requires identity verification including copies of passports and/or government-issued driver's licenses when requested.\n\nWhat Flippa.com Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“To access or use some of the Flippa Services, you may be asked to provide proof of identity or other methods of identity verification. You agree to provide Flippa or any third party which provides goods or services to Flippa with all identification documents (including but not limited to, copies of passports and/or government-issued driver's license) which Flippa requests from you from time to time for the purposes of verifying your identity.”\n\nNote: Any description of 'verified' indicates only completion of the process, not an endorsement of the person.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.flippa.com/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Flippa.com Pty Ltd",
      "evidence_quote": "To access or use some of the Flippa Services, you may be asked to provide proof of identity or other methods of identity verification. You agree to provide Flippa or any third party which provides goods or services to Flippa with all identification documents (including but not limited to, copies of passports and/or government-issued driver's license) which Flippa requests from you from time to time for the purposes of verifying your identity.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Flippa",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Verification is not an endorsement of buyer/seller trustworthiness",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "flippa",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_empireflippers_migration_process",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Empire Flippers: Unclassified",
      "summary": "Empire Flippers' migration process typically takes 2 to 8 weeks to complete after the sale date.",
      "body": "Empire Flippers' migration process typically takes 2 to 8 weeks to complete after the sale date.\n\nWhat Empire Flippers, LLC actually says:\n\n“After the Sale Date, the process to move the Business to the Buyer will begin (Migration Process). Users understand and agree that the Migration Process typically takes 2 to 8 weeks to complete, but could take substantially longer.”\n\nNote: Users must cooperate with Empire and provide necessary information upon request.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://empireflippers.com/empire-flippers-terms-use-agreement/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Empire Flippers, LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "After the Sale Date, the process to move the Business to the Buyer will begin (Migration Process). Users understand and agree that the Migration Process typically takes 2 to 8 weeks to complete, but could take substantially longer.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Empire Flippers",
      "topic": "Unclassified",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Migration completion determined by Empire in its sole discretion",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "empireflippers",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1073_domain_and_site_flipping_what_it_is_flippa_verification_vetted_listing",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Flippa: Access.id",
      "summary": "Flippa marks listings as 'Data Verified' when the seller connects with third-party providers like Google Analytics, Shopify, or Stripe, and 'Vetted by Flippa' when a Flippa representative reviews the asset.",
      "body": "Flippa marks listings as 'Data Verified' when the seller connects with third-party providers like Google Analytics, Shopify, or Stripe, and 'Vetted by Flippa' when a Flippa representative reviews the asset.\n\nWhat Flippa.com Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“A listing marked 'Data Verified' indicates that the seller has connected with at least one of these product providers. Flippa has a team of specialists, including our broker partners, who are equipped to review assets to ensure the accuracy of data displayed and therefore help to preserve the integrity of our marketplace. A listing marked 'Vetted by Flippa' indicates that a Flippa representative, or broker partner, has reviewed and verified the information provided by a seller to confirm it is accurate.”\n\nNote: Flippa recommends buyers supplement verification with their own investigation.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.flippa.com/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-01",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Flippa.com Pty Ltd",
      "evidence_quote": "A listing marked 'Data Verified' indicates that the seller has connected with at least one of these product providers. Flippa has a team of specialists, including our broker partners, who are equipped to review assets to ensure the accuracy of data displayed and therefore help to preserve the integrity of our marketplace. A listing marked 'Vetted by Flippa' indicates that a Flippa representative, or broker partner, has reviewed and verified the information provided by a seller to confirm it is accurate.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1073-domain-and-site-flipping-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Flippa",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Neither verification is a substitute for buyer due diligence",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "flippa",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}
