ecommerce

Can I sell age-restricted products like alcohol or vapes?

Yes, with proper age verification systems. Implementation includes: age gate on homepage (enter birthdate before browsing), checkbox at checkout ("I am over 18"), ID verification integration (upload license), delivery signature requirements (driver verifies age), and restricted product labeling. Compliance varies by product and location: alcohol requires RSA equivalent, tobacco/vapes require age verification, adult content needs age gates, and prescription items need qualification verification. The system can restrict: payment methods (no cash-on-delivery for alcohol), delivery areas (some councils ban alcohol delivery), and purchase limits (maximum quantity per order). We implement legal disclaimers, terms requiring age compliance, and audit trails proving verification attempts. Age-restricted products require higher compliance but command premium margins. For alcohol specifically, we can integrate with providers like Kegstar or Sendle alcohol-approved delivery. This enables premium products like craft beer, boutique wines, or specialty spirits sales.

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