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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shopify: Access.signup",
      "summary": "To start a Shopify store, you need to provide an email address, password, and store name.",
      "body": "To start a Shopify store, you need to provide an email address, password, and store name.\n\nWhat Shopify actually says:\n\n“Enter your email address, password, and store name to begin your free trial.”",
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      "source_link": "https://www.shopify.com/learn/starting-an-online-store",
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      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_shopify_signup_step2",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shopify: Access.signup",
      "summary": "After entering email, password, and store name, Shopify asks for your address and phone number to complete account creation.",
      "body": "After entering email, password, and store name, Shopify asks for your address and phone number to complete account creation.\n\nWhat Shopify actually says:\n\n“Next, you'll enter your address and phone number so Shopify can set up your store and apply the correct taxes.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shopify.com/learn/starting-an-online-store",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "evidence_quote": "Next, you'll enter your address and phone number so Shopify can set up your store and apply the correct taxes.",
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        ],
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      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_shopify_minage",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shopify: Access.id",
      "summary": "You must be at least 18 years old to create a Shopify account.",
      "body": "You must be at least 18 years old to create a Shopify account.\n\nWhat Shopify actually says:\n\n“You represent that you are at least 18 years of age.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shopify.com/legal/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_shopify_payoutsetup",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shopify: Money.payout",
      "summary": "To receive payouts from Shopify Payments, you must connect a bank account before your first sale.",
      "body": "To receive payouts from Shopify Payments, you must connect a bank account before your first sale.\n\nWhat Shopify actually says:\n\n“You need to connect a bank account to receive payouts from Shopify Payments.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shopify.com/manual/payments/shopify-payments/account",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_shopify_approvaltime",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shopify: Running",
      "summary": "Shopify Payments account approval typically takes 24-72 hours after submitting required information.",
      "body": "Shopify Payments account approval typically takes 24-72 hours after submitting required information.\n\nWhat Shopify actually says:\n\n“Most accounts are approved within 24-72 hours.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shopify.com/manual/payments/shopify-payments/account",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Shopify",
      "topic": "Running",
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        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "shopify",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_shopify_contentrestrictions",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shopify: Rules.content",
      "summary": "Shopify prohibits illegal products, copyrighted infringing items, and regulated goods like tobacco and alcohol without proper licenses.",
      "body": "Shopify prohibits illegal products, copyrighted infringing items, and regulated goods like tobacco and alcohol without proper licenses.\n\nWhat Shopify actually says:\n\n“You may not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose... You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shopify.com/legal/aup",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shopify",
      "evidence_quote": "You may not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose... You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.",
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        ],
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          "rules.content"
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_shopify_support",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shopify: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Shopify offers 24/7 live chat, email, and phone support during the onboarding process.",
      "body": "Shopify offers 24/7 live chat, email, and phone support during the onboarding process.\n\nWhat Shopify actually says:\n\n“Contact us 24/7 via live chat, email, or phone for assistance with setting up your store.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shopify.com/contact",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shopify",
      "evidence_quote": "Contact us 24/7 via live chat, email, or phone for assistance with setting up your store.",
      "volatility": "low",
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        ],
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        "explicitness": "any"
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    {
      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_etsy_signup_step1",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Access.signup",
      "summary": "To open an Etsy shop, you need to provide an email address, create a password, and choose a shop name.",
      "body": "To open an Etsy shop, you need to provide an email address, create a password, and choose a shop name.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“Click 'Open your Etsy shop.' Enter your email address, create a password, and choose a shop name.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Etsy",
      "evidence_quote": "Click 'Open your Etsy shop.' Enter your email address, create a password, and choose a shop name.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "topic": "Access.signup",
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      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_etsy_minage",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Access.id",
      "summary": "You must be at least 18 years old to sell on Etsy.",
      "body": "You must be at least 18 years old to sell on Etsy.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“You represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/terms-of-use",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
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      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_etsy_payoutsetup",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Etsy requires a valid bank account or PayPal account to set up payments before receiving funds from sales.",
      "body": "Etsy requires a valid bank account or PayPal account to set up payments before receiving funds from sales.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“To get paid, you'll need to set up your payment account. You can use a bank account or PayPal.”",
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      "id": "learn_r969_dropshipping_and_e_commerce_how_to_start_etsy_approvaltime",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Running",
      "summary": "Etsy shop approval is immediate after completing registration and setting up payments.",
      "body": "Etsy shop approval is immediate after completing registration and setting up payments.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“Once you've completed these steps, your shop is open!”",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Amazon FBA: Access.signup",
      "summary": "To sign up for Amazon FBA, you need an Amazon seller account, which requires business information, tax ID, and a chargeable credit card.",
      "body": "To sign up for Amazon FBA, you need an Amazon seller account, which requires business information, tax ID, and a chargeable credit card.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“You'll need to provide information about your business, including your legal business name, address, and contact information. You'll also need to provide tax information and a chargeable credit card.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "title": "Amazon FBA: Access.id",
      "summary": "You must be at least 18 years old to sell on Amazon.",
      "body": "You must be at least 18 years old to sell on Amazon.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“You must be 18 years or older to register for an Amazon seller account.”",
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