Documentation Index
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Overview
Before payouts can be enabled, every merchant must complete the Business Details form — a 12-step wizard that collects the information Waffo Pancake needs to verify your identity, product, and compliance status. The wizard is located in your store’s Finance > Payout Setup tab. You can save progress and return at any time — your responses are preserved between sessions.What You’ll Need
Prepare the following before starting the wizard:Business Type (Step 2)
Select whether you operate as an individual or a business.
- Business — A registered company (LLC, Corp, GmbH, etc.) with a tax ID.
- Individual — A freelancer, creator, or solopreneur with no registered business entity.
Tax Residency Country (Step 3)
Select your country of tax residency from the list of supported countries. You must also confirm three acknowledgements:
- You have reviewed the Prohibited Products list.
- You have reviewed the Account Review Checklist.
- You understand the 3-month cooldown period if your application is rejected.
Product Readiness (Step 4)
Indicate whether your product is ready or still in development.
- Ready — Your product is clearly displayed on your website, and your Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are accessible.
- Developing — Your site shows a “Coming Soon” page, is missing policies, or has a vague product description.
Full Name (Step 5)
Your full legal name in Latin characters only, exactly as it appears on your passport or government-issued ID.
Product Name (Step 6)
The name of your product or brand. Do not include business suffixes (LLC, Inc, Ltd, etc.).
Product Website URL (Step 7)
A valid, live website URL on your own domain. Platform subdomains and IP addresses are not accepted.
Contact Email (Step 8)
An email address on your own domain. Free email providers (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.) are not accepted.
About Business (Step 9)
A description of yourself, your field of work, background, and relevant social profiles or portfolio links.
Products and Platform Details (Step 10)
A detailed description of what you sell — features, pricing model, and target customers.
Product Compliance (Step 11)
Three required confirmations:
- Your product does not infringe on any trademarks.
- Your pricing is clearly displayed to customers.
- Your product is ethical and does not involve high-risk or deceptive technology use.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Field | Wrong | Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | J. Smith, Johnny, 张伟 | John Michael Smith |
| Product Name | MintAI LLC | MintAI |
| Website URL | mintai.vercel.app, 192.168.1.1 | https://yourproduct.com |
| Contact Email | john@gmail.com | hello@yourproduct.com |
| About Business | ”I sell stuff online.” | Detailed background with field of expertise and social links |
| Product Details | ”AI SaaS” | Detailed description of features, pricing model, and target customers |
Review Statuses
After you begin the wizard, your application moves through the following statuses:| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
not_started | You have not opened the Business Details form yet. |
in_progress | You have started the form but have not submitted it. |
pending | You have submitted the form and it is queued for review. |
under_review | A reviewer is currently evaluating your submission. |
approved | Your business details have been verified. You can proceed to the next payout setup step. |
rejected | Your submission did not pass review. A 3-month cooldown applies before you can resubmit. |
Review Timeline
Most reviews are completed within 1-3 business days. You will receive an email notification when the review is complete, and your dashboard status will update automatically.| Stage | Expected Time |
|---|---|
| Submission | Instant |
| Under review | 1-3 business days |
| Decision notified | Via email + dashboard |
After Approval
Once your business details are approved:- Step 1 (Business Details) is marked complete in your Payout Setup tab.
- You can proceed to email verification and KYC.
- After all three steps are complete, payouts become available.
- Revenue from completed transactions will be disbursed on schedule.
Payout Setup
Complete your payout setup after approval.
Ongoing Monitoring
Understand compliance requirements post-approval.
If Rejected
If your submission is rejected:- You will receive an email explaining the specific reason for rejection.
- A 3-month cooldown period begins from the date of rejection. You cannot resubmit during this time.
- After the cooldown expires, you can correct the flagged issues and submit again from Finance > Payout Setup.
FAQ
Can I accept payments while under review?
Can I accept payments while under review?
Yes. You can create products and accept payments during the review period. However, payouts are held until all payout setup steps (Business Details, Email Verification, and KYC) are approved.
How do I check my review status?
How do I check my review status?
Go to your store’s Finance page and open the Payout Setup tab. Your current status is displayed next to the Business Details step.
Can I edit my submission after submitting?
Can I edit my submission after submitting?
No. Once submitted, the form is locked for review. If rejected, you can make corrections and resubmit after the 3-month cooldown period.
Why are free email providers not accepted?
Why are free email providers not accepted?
A domain-based email (e.g.,
hello@yourproduct.com) helps verify that you control the domain associated with your product, which is part of the identity verification process.What if my product is still in development?
What if my product is still in development?
You can still submit the form by selecting “Developing” in the Product Readiness step. However, a live product with clear policies significantly improves your chances of approval.
I was rejected. Can I appeal immediately?
I was rejected. Can I appeal immediately?
No. A 3-month cooldown applies after rejection. Use this time to address the issues noted in the rejection email before resubmitting.