# Your Role as a Connected Account

As a retailer on the Jay marketplace, you operate through a **Stripe Connected Account**. This arrangement enables you to receive payments for your products while Jay handles the payment processing infrastructure. Understanding your role and responsibilities is crucial for successful participation in our marketplace.

## What is a Connected Account?

A Stripe Connected Account is a type of account that allows you to receive payments through our platform. We use Stripe Connect's **Express** account type, which provides:

- A simplified onboarding process
- A customized Stripe dashboard specifically for connected accounts
- Direct payouts to your bank account
- Access to transaction data and financial reporting


## Your Responsibilities

As a connected account holder, you are responsible for:

1. **Completing account verification**: Providing necessary business and personal information
2. **Maintaining accurate business details**: Keeping your tax and business information up to date
3. **Managing your payouts**: Setting up and verifying your bank account for receiving funds
4. **Monitoring transactions**: Reviewing payments, refunds, and disputes
5. **Responding to disputes**: Providing evidence when customers dispute charges
6. **Tax reporting**: Using Stripe-provided tax documents for your financial reporting


## Marketplace Responsibilities

The Jay marketplace handles:

1. **Payment processing**: Managing the payment infrastructure and security
2. **Customer checkout experience**: Providing a seamless payment flow
3. **Revenue splitting**: Automatically dividing payments between different retailers
4. **Refund processing**: Managing the technical aspects of refund transactions
5. **Marketplace-level dispute management**: Initial handling of customer disputes
6. **PCI compliance**: Maintaining security standards for payment card processing


## The Express Dashboard

To fulfill your responsibilities, you'll use the Stripe Express Dashboard, which provides:

- Payment tracking
- Payout management
- Refund and dispute handling
- Account settings management
- Financial reporting


Understanding your role as a connected account helps you navigate the financial aspects of selling on our platform efficiently and ensures you can maximize your revenue potential.