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Manifest Cart Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find quick answers on how Manifest Cart works, how direct payouts and shelter grants work, and how everyday shopping creates zero-cost funding for rescues.

General, Shopping & Order Questions

What is Manifest Cart?
Manifest Cart is a visual product discovery and curation platform. We connect shoppers with thousands of top retail brands and independent merchants through real lifestyle curations shared by creators and animal rescue partners.
Does Manifest Cart sell products directly?
No. Manifest Cart does not sell anything directly. We facilitate the introduction between you, our creators, and participating retail merchants. When you tap to purchase an item, your transaction takes place entirely on the merchant's secure website.
Does Manifest Cart charge my credit card or hold my order information?
No. Manifest Cart never charges your credit card and never receives, stores, or accesses your private customer order information or payment details. All billing, payment processing, and fulfillment are handled exclusively by the retailer you purchase from.
What if I have an issue with my order, shipping, or returns?
Because all orders and transactions happen directly on external retailer sites, please reach out to the merchant directly if you ever experience problems with an order, tracking, damaged items, or returns. Manifest Cart has no access to merchant order databases and cannot modify or track your purchases.
Is Manifest Cart free to use?
Yes. Manifest Cart is 100% free for everyone—creators, shelters, and shoppers alike. We never charge our users a single cent. There are no subscription fees, platform membership costs, or listing fees.
Does using Manifest Cart cost extra or mark up prices?
No. You always pay the exact same retail price found directly on the merchant's store, including all standard sales, discounts, and promotions. There are zero extra fees or markups.
How does Manifest Cart generate funding for animal shelters and creators?
When shoppers buy products through links on Manifest Cart, retail partners pay standard commercial referral fees. Manifest Cart divides 100% of its net proceeds into an equal 3-way split: 33% to creator cash payouts, 33% to verified 501(c)(3) shelter community grants, and 33% to platform operations.

Direct Payouts & Stripe-Integrated Transfers

How do creators and shelters receive their money?
All disbursements are powered directly through Stripe-integrated payments. You never wait for a paper check in the mail from Manifest Cart. The platform simply facilitates the connection; as soon as funds clear and become available, you can transfer and download the money directly to your linked bank account on a continual basis.
Do users manage their own fund withdrawals?
Yes. Creators and shelter administrators have full, direct control over their balances. Once merchant proceeds settle in your account, you initiate the transfer or set up automatic rolling deposits directly through your Stripe-integrated dashboard.
Why is there a 90-day waiting period before affiliate funds become available?
Retail partner networks operate on standard 60-to-90-day reconciliation windows. This period allows merchants to account for customer returns, order cancellations, exchanges, and processing disputes. Once the retailer locks and officially releases the finalized referral proceeds to the platform, those funds immediately clear in your balance for direct withdrawal.
What is the 33% Creator Share?
One-third of all net platform proceeds are distributed directly to active creators based on product tagging, photo shares, and community engagement.
How do shelters use their grants?
Verified 501(c)(3) animal rescues receive unrestricted monthly cash grants that can be downloaded straight to their operating bank accounts to pay for veterinary care, food, facility rent, or staff payroll.

Partnerships, Community Feedback & Support

How do animal shelters join Manifest Cart?
Any verified 501(c)(3) animal welfare non-profit can apply by emailing info@manifestcart.com or https://manifestcart.com/shelters/apply Once verified, your shelter receives a dedicated profile to share with donors and adopters.
How do independent merchants and brands get listed?
Merchants and brands can connect their product catalogs by contacting info@manifestcart.com Our team reviews and responds to all partnership applications within one business day.
Have an idea or feature suggestion?
We are a brand-new platform and constantly evolving to best serve our creators, rescues, and community. We love hearing from our users and are always open to suggestions! If you have ideas, feedback, or features you'd like to see, please email us directly at info@manifestcart.com
Who do I contact if I need technical assistance?
For app troubleshooting or account questions, message support directly inside the app or email info@manifestcart.com Our support team responds to all inquiries within 24 hours.