Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teacher's Marketplace®?
Teacher's Marketplace® is an open forum where teachers from around the world buy and sell original digital teaching resources. Everyone is welcome to join Teacher's Marketplace® as a buyer or seller (It's FREE!) and help make education an even more rewarding experience for teachers and students alike.
Who can sell the original digital resources from the site?
Any teacher, of any subject area, at any grade level, from preschool to high school, college, adult education or homeschooling. You can be a current, former or retired teacher or even a born educator who creates original teaching materials. You must however be over age 18.
Who can buy the original digital resources from the site?
Anyone looking for a bit of educational inspiration, needing new ideas or looking to save some time in creating their own resources.
Are my purchases tax deductible?
You should seek advice from your accountant on this, but if you are employed as a teacher then they are likely to be. Print off your receipts and save them to give to your tax accountant at the end of the year. You can get a percentage of the money you spend on this site back in your refund.
{Will only be deductible if they are an employed teacher.}
Does Teacher's Marketplace review the submitted resources?
No. Teacher's Marketplace® is designed to be exactly that – a marketplace for teachers. Buyers are able to leave comments and ratings for other members thinking of purchasing the product. Anyone considering making a purchase should be given all the information they need to understand what the resource is about. Teacher's Marketplace® also does not take ownership of any of the submitted resources. The intellectual property belongs to the seller.
What types of files can I upload for sale and how large can they be?
We currently support the following file types: (.doc, .pdf, .rtf, .xls, .zip, .wp, .ppt, .pub, .txt, SMARTboard .notebook, and various video and audio files: Quicktime/MOV, MPEG/AVI/WMV, Real Media/Audio, MP3, and Macromedia Flash.) There is a 100MB file size limit per upload.
How will I receive my purchases?
Digital items will be delivered via instant download. Once you make your purchase, download links will available for up to 5 downloads for 30 days on your "Downloads/My Account" page which you can access when you're logged in. Be sure to print and save your products before the 30 days expire.
What do I do if I cannot remember my username or password?
Select ‘I’ve forgotten my username/password’ under the Login boxes and complete the request. An automatic response will send your details to the email address we have in our system. If you are not receiving the automatic response from the password retrieval tool, please add admin@teachersmarketplace.com.au to your address book and check your Junk E-Mail Inbox.
How do I become a seller?
You just first join to become a member of Teachersmarketplace.com
What does it cost to join as a seller?
Basic Membership is free. For more information, view the Sign Up To Sell page.
What percentage of individual sales revenue do sellers earn?
Basic Members earn 60% of the gross sales of each item of Teaching Content sold minus transaction fees. Premium Members earn 85% of the gross sales of each item of Teaching Content with no transaction fees.
How do sellers get paid their sales revenue?
Sellers will receive payment of their earnings on a quarterly basis via PayPal within 30 days following the last day of the calendar quarter in which an item of your Teaching Content is sold (that is, within 30 days after March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, or December 31st). If you do not have a PayPal Account, please sign up for one at http://www.PayPal.com.au. Once your PayPal account is set up, return to your ‘My Account’ page and submit your PayPal email address. You will not be able to receive your earnings until you have a PayPal Account.
What is an ABN Declaration and why do sellers without an ABN need to submit one to Teacher's Marketplace®?
Sellers without an ABN will need to make sure they have completed the ABN declaration that is automatically generated upon signing up. This then needs to be submitted to us via email or post. It does NOT need to be provided to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). It officially declares that the seller is an individual who is selling their creative ideas as a private recreational pursuit or hobby and is not running a commercial business enterprise within Australia with their own Australian Business Number (ABN). If this form is not supplied, Teacher's Marketplace® is legally required by the ATO to withhold 46.5% of the total quarterly payment. Teacher's Marketplace® must then legally hold a copy of your completed ABN Notification with other records relating to the supply for 5 years. For more information, view the ABN Declaration Document.
If a seller does have an ABN, it needs to be entered into the appropriate box when prompted in order for appropriate invoicing to be supplied. International Sellers are NOT required to complete an ABN Declaration.
After I upgrade my account and join as a seller, what do I do?
Login and select ‘My Account’. From there, you can create your profile, submit your products and view your sales. It's easy! You have access to all of your own information at any time. If you need help just send us an email.
What if I suspect that my copyrighted material has been infringed upon by one of your sellers?
Email us immediately! Follow the instructions outlined in the Copyright Policy. We will take the product down temporarily and perform an investigation.
What happens to sellers who indeed infringe upon the copyrights of others?
Their offending submitted items will be removed from the site. The person whose copyright has been infringed will be able to take legal action against the infringing party.
If I am a seller, can I also make purchases?
Yes!
How do I cancel my Seller's Membership?
Use the Contact Us link, choose 'Cancel Membership' from the drop down menu and write us a short note telling us your username and the reason you are cancelling. We will cancel your account within 48 hours.
What is your refund policy?
New Premium Seller Subscriptions are entitled to a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee which may be exercised by cancelling membership through the ‘Contact Us’ link. Refunds on resources are made on a case by case basis and are only provided when the product was not as advertised by the seller. If this is the case for you, contact us and write a detailed message explaining the situation.
