sariko.store
For Buyers · HCMC Filipino Marketplace
How Buying on SariKo Works
Simple terms. No hidden fees. Your money is protected until your order arrives.
Zero
Platform fees for buyers
VNPay
Secure payment gateway
48 hrs
Refund dispute window
What Buyers Need to Create an Account
SariKo's buyer KYC is minimal by design. You do not need to upload an ID to shop. Here's exactly what's required and why:
RequirementRequired?WhyWhen
Email address or phone numberRequiredAccount login, order confirmations, dispute communicationsAt registration
PasswordRequiredAccount securityAt registration
Delivery addressRequiredEach order — tells Lalamove where to deliverAt checkout
Government ID / PassportNOT requiredNot needed — VNPay handles payment KYC independentlyNever
Bank account detailsNOT requiredYou pay via VNPay — SariKo never sees your bank detailsNever
Payment methodVia VNPayAny Vietnam bank app, Napas card, Visa/MC, or e-walletAt checkout
SariKo never stores your payment credentials. All payments are handled by VNPay, a State Bank of Vietnam-licensed payment intermediary. SariKo only receives confirmation that your payment succeeded.
Buyer Terms of Service
Please read these terms. By creating a SariKo account you accept them.
Version 1.0 · Effective:

1. About SariKo

SariKo is a marketplace platform operated by Zen Tech Asia Co., Ltd. (MST 0316852554), 195/3 Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. SariKo connects Filipino diaspora sellers in HCMC with buyers who want Filipino food, goods, and services. SariKo acts as an intermediary — it does not own or produce the goods sold on the platform.

2. Creating a Buyer Account

To create a buyer account you need only a valid email address or Vietnam phone number. You do not need to upload any ID document. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account.

3. What You Pay — and What You Don't

Platform fee for buyers: Zero. SariKo charges no fee on top of your order. You pay the seller's listed price plus the Lalamove delivery fee for your address. That is your total. No surprises.

All prices on SariKo are displayed in Vietnamese Dong (VND). If you pay with a foreign-issued card, your bank applies its own currency conversion rate — SariKo has no control over this.

What you pay at checkout: (1) Goods total — the price the seller has listed for your items; (2) Delivery fee — calculated by Lalamove based on distance from seller to your address.

4. Payment — How It Works

All payments are processed by VNPay, a payment intermediary licensed by the State Bank of Vietnam. Accepted methods:

  • VNPay QR — scan with any Vietnam bank app or VNPay app
  • Napas debit card — Vietnamese domestic debit card
  • Visa / Mastercard — international credit or debit cards
  • MoMo / ZaloPay — e-wallets (Phase 2)

Your payment is held in SariKo's escrow account until your order is delivered and confirmed. The seller is not paid until you confirm receipt — this protects you.

SariKo never stores your card number, bank account credentials, or payment details. These are handled entirely within VNPay's secure environment.

5. Delivery

Deliveries are fulfilled by Lalamove. The Lalamove driver collects from the seller and delivers to your address. Estimated delivery times are shown at checkout. SariKo is not responsible for delays caused by traffic, weather, or Lalamove service issues beyond its control.

You agree to provide an accurate delivery address. Delivery fees are non-refundable once the Lalamove booking has been confirmed, except where the delivery failure is the seller's fault.

6. Confirming Delivery — Important

When you tap "Confirm Delivery" in the app, the seller gets paid. This action is final. Only confirm when you have actually received your order and you are satisfied. Once confirmed, the transaction is complete and refunds require a separate dispute process.

If you do not confirm or deny delivery within 48 hours of the scheduled delivery time, the order is automatically marked as delivered and the seller is paid. Make sure you check the app promptly.

7. Refunds and Disputes

You may raise a dispute within 48 hours of the scheduled delivery time if:

  • Your order was not received;
  • You received the wrong items;
  • Items were damaged in transit;
  • The seller cancelled after payment.

To raise a dispute: open the order in the app → tap "Raise a Dispute" → select the reason → submit evidence (photos if applicable). SariKo reviews disputes within 24–72 hours and makes a binding determination. If the dispute is upheld, a full refund is issued to your original payment method within 3–5 business days via VNPay.

Disputes cannot be raised after you have confirmed delivery in the app.

SariKo's dispute decisions are final. If you disagree with a decision, you may escalate by emailing poppet@sariko.store — escalations are reviewed within 5 business days.

8. Your Responsibilities as a Buyer

You agree to:

  • Provide an accurate delivery address for each order;
  • Be available to receive your order within the delivery window;
  • Not abuse the dispute process — raising fraudulent disputes may result in account suspension;
  • Not use SariKo for any unlawful purpose;
  • Treat sellers respectfully in any platform communications.

9. Do Buyers Pay Tax?

No. As a buyer making personal purchases on SariKo, you have no tax obligation arising from your orders. Vietnam does not apply a consumer-side sales tax on marketplace purchases. The tax compliance obligations rest entirely with SariKo and individual sellers.

10. Data and Privacy

SariKo collects your email/phone, delivery addresses, and order history to operate the platform, process orders, and handle disputes. Your data is processed under Vietnam's Decree 13/2023/ND-CP (Personal Data Protection Decree). SariKo does not sell your data. You may request access, correction, or deletion by emailing poppet@sariko.store.

Your payment data is processed by VNPay and is subject to VNPay's privacy policy — SariKo never sees your full card or bank details.

11. Limitation of Liability

SariKo's liability to you is limited to the total value of the order giving rise to the claim. SariKo is not liable for food quality issues where the seller prepared the food correctly, Lalamove delivery delays beyond SariKo's control, or any indirect losses arising from use of the platform.

SariKo warrants that it will process your payment securely via VNPay and hold your funds in escrow until your order is confirmed delivered or a refund is issued.

12. Changes to These Terms

SariKo may update these terms with 14 days' notice via email or in-app notification. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms. The current version is always available at sariko.store/terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by Vietnamese law. Disputes that cannot be resolved through SariKo's dispute process may be referred to the courts of Ho Chi Minh City.

14. Contact

Questions or concerns: poppet@sariko.store · sariko.store · Zen Tech Asia Co., Ltd., 195/3 Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh District, HCMC, Vietnam.

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