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name: marketplace-distribution
description: "Use for evaluating lawful U.S.-available or international digital product sales channels, marketplaces and direct checkout to choose a minimal-budget first distribution path."
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# Distribution without assumed traffic
Check current official platform terms at time of use: eligibility by seller age, citizenship/residence/state, tax/legal form, supported products, account owner and payouts, transaction fees, refunds, prohibited claims and intellectual property. Being physically in US does not establish eligibility. If under 18 or age unknown, do not provide workarounds; guardians can check permitted arrangements if platforms explicitly allow.

Compare marketplace search intent vs owned audience vs creator partnership. Prioritize one channel and existing buyer context; listings can cost little but are not evidence of discoverability or orders. Verify exact fee and approval requirements before recommending a payment setup. Avoid promising Whop premium placement, Monetise private communities, Flozy licensing, or integration with proprietary SaaS.

Output channel decision matrix, estimated first-sale cost and effort, lawful launch checklist, free non-transactional preview route while eligibility is unknown, and 7–14-day test plan with qualified exposure target and honest success threshold.