VENDOR TERMS & CONDITIONS
These Terms & Conditions apply to all vendors trading at Love Grows Here Market (Pty) Ltd. By signing up and accepting a stall, vendors agree to follow the rules below.
1. MARKET DETAILS
Love Grows Here Market opens on 12 December 2026 at 57 Warburgh Road, Durbanville.
Regular trading days are:
- Saturday: 09:00–17:00
- Sunday: 09:00–17:00
These initial terms will apply for six months, after which they will be reviewed and updated if necessary.
2. STALL FEES & PAYMENTS
Monthly stall fees are payable in advance, with payment due on the 1st of each month.
The current stall prices are:
| Stall Type | Size | Monthly Fee |
| Small Stall | 1x1m | R2,500 |
| Non-Food | 3x3m | R5,000 |
| Food | 3x3m | R6,500 |
| Beverage | 3x3m | R7,000 |
A once-off, non-refundable sign-up fee equal to one month’s stall fee is payable upon acceptance.
Vendors must sign their agreement and complete the required payments by 25 November 2026.
Late payments exceeding seven days without a prior payment arrangement may result in the loss of the stall.
3. SETUP & BREAKDOWN
- Setup is permitted on Friday evenings by prior arrangement with management.
- Otherwise, vendors must set up on Saturday from 06:30-8:30
- Vendors must be ready to trade by opening time.
- Breakdown may only begin after the market closes on Sunday.
- Vendors must keep their stalls clean, tidy and presentable.
4. ATTENDANCE
Vendors are expected to trade during all market operating hours.
A vendor or an approved team member must attend the stall at all times. If a vendor cannot attend personally, they must arrange for a team member or use a Love Grows Here floating vendor service.
Missing two consecutive months of trading without an approved arrangement will result in the vendor’s status being terminated and the stall being reassigned.
5. PRODUCTS & SELLING RULES
Love Grows Here is a curated marketplace supporting local creativity, craftsmanship and sustainable production.
Permitted products include:
- Handmade goods and crafts.
- Locally produced products.
- Original art and design.
- Sustainable and upcycled products.
- Approved food and beverages.
The following are not permitted:
- Dropshipping.
- Generic imported goods.
- Mass-produced products sold as handmade.
- Unmodified second-hand goods.
All products must be approved by management. Vendors must obtain written approval before introducing substantially different products.
6. STALL ALLOCATION & PRESENTATION
Management allocates all stalls and may change allocations when necessary for operational or safety reasons.
Vendors may not share, transfer or sublet their stalls without written permission.
Stalls must be clean, professionally presented and suitable for the family-friendly market environment.
7. CONDUCT & COMMUNITY VALUES
Love Grows Here is built on creativity, inclusion, community and respect.
All vendors are expected to:
- Treat customers, staff and fellow vendors respectfully.
- Maintain professional conduct.
- Help create a welcoming, family-friendly environment.
- Follow reasonable instructions from management.
- Comply with applicable health, safety and trading requirements.
Serious misconduct or repeated failure to meet these standards may result in termination.
8. MARKETING & PHOTOGRAPHY
Love Grows Here may photograph or film stalls, products and market activities for promotional purposes.
Vendors grant permission for this content to be used in the Market’s marketing, including social media and other promotional platforms.
9. SECURITY & RESPONSIBILITY
Vendors are responsible for their own stock, equipment, money and personal belongings.
Love Grows Here will take reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee against loss, theft or damage. Vendors are encouraged to arrange appropriate insurance.
Vendors are responsible for ensuring that their products and trading activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
10. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate the vendor agreement by giving 14 days’ written notice.
Love Grows Here may terminate an agreement immediately in cases of serious misconduct, illegal activity, serious safety breaches or other substantial violations of these terms.
Any outstanding fees remain payable following termination.
11. GENERAL AGREEMENT
By signing this agreement, the vendor confirms that they:
- Have read and understood these Terms & Conditions.
- Agree to pay all fees on time.
- Agree to follow the Market’s rules and operational requirements.
- Understand that stall allocation and continued participation depend on compliance with these terms.
- Understand that these initial terms will be reviewed after six months.
12. Market Values & Community Ethos
12.1 The Market is built on creativity, craftsmanship, connection, and community.
12.2 Vendors are expected to contribute positively to this environment and support a welcoming, family-friendly experience.
13. Fees, Deposits & Enforcement
13.1 Failure to comply with payment terms may result in:
- Suspension of trading rights
- Loss of stall allocation
- Reassignment of space
- Forfeiture of deposits where applicable
13.2 Outstanding balances remain payable even after termination.
14. Termination
14.1 Either party may terminate participation with 14 days written notice.
14.2 Immediate termination may occur in cases of:
- Non-payment
- Serious misconduct
- Safety breaches
- Illegal activity
- Reputational harm to the Market
14.3 Abandoned stalls may be reassigned immediately.
15. Liability
15.1 Vendors trade at their own risk.
15.2 The Market is not responsible for:
- Loss of income
- Theft or damage
- Business interruption
- External events beyond control
16. General Agreement
By applying, accepting a stall, or trading at the Market, the Vendor confirms they:
- Have read and understood these Terms & Conditions
- Agree to comply with all rules and operational requirements
- Accept the Market’s right to enforce standards and maintain curation
- Acknowledge participation is based on a curated, values-driven marketplace model
Stall Pricing Table – Love Grows Here Market
| Stall Type | Stall Size | Monthly Fee (ZAR) | Best For |
| Small Stall | 1m | R2,000 | Small crafts, prints, jewellery, small-batch goods |
| Medium Stall | 2m | R4,000 | Apparel, ceramics, homeware, mid-range product displays |
| Large Stall | 3m | R6,000 | Larger brands, expanded displays, multi-product setups |
| Electricity | pm | R500 | |