Announcement of Launch of Authentication Service “8mart Authenticate” for Apparel, Sneakers, and Jewelry

Thank you for your continued patronage of 8mart.
Habibi, Inc.(“Habibi”) has partnered with Miraigakyoki Laboratory Co. ,Ltd(“Miraigakyoki Laboratory”), the operator of RINKAN, one of the most renowned apparel resale shops in Japan, to launch 8mart Authenticate, an authentication service for brand items. The service covers over 5,500 brands, focusing on high-end brands.
 

8mart Authenticate Service Overview and Terms of Service
Service Details
When purchasing single branded items priced at 30,000 yen or above, you may utilize 8mart Authenticate without any additional charges. For items other than the above (items priced below 30,000 yen, bundled items, etc.), a fee of 2,000 yen per item will apply.
Online authentication requests are also available for the same fee. While this provides faster results compared to offline authentication, SEES tags and English warranty certificates will not be included.
Benefits
The following benefits will be included as part of the business partnership.
When you purchase items from shops other than those operated by RINKAN, and they are confirmed as genuine as a result of the authentication, they will come with an authentication tag and an English warranty certificate. (If you prefer a Japanese warranty certificate, we can provide a Japanese certificate instead of the English one.)
When you purchase items from shops operated by RINKAN, you will receive an authentication tag and an English warranty certificate at no additional cost.
(Should you not require an authentication tag or warranty certificate for offline authentication, or if you prefer a Japanese warranty certificate, please notify us in advance. Unless specific instructions are provided, we will include an authentication tag and an English warranty certificate.)
Instructions for Use
Kindly submit the URL of the item you wish to purchase via the Item Request Form or through our contact page, and notify us that you wish to use 8mart Authenticate.
After receiving confirmation from us that the item is eligible for authentication, please proceed with the purchase.
For bundled products (including those consisting of two or more of the same item), a separate authentication fee is applicable for each item. Please note that we cannot accept authentication for select items within a bundle.
Notes
8mart’s authentication service differs from trademark owners’ authenticity verification.
Neither 8mart or RINKAN is affiliated or endorsed by any of the brands eligible for authentication.
The results will be provided based on RINKAN’s own criteria. The independent opinion will be limited to verifying the authenticity of the item submitted by the seller. We are unable to provide any details regarding the assessment criteria, reasons for the judgment, etc.
8mart takes no part, stance, or responsibility in relation to the authentication results conducted by RINKAN.
Once the authentication service has been requested, it cannot be canceled for any reason.
We may not be able to verify the authenticity of certain items such as those without brand tags, quality labels, items received as purchase incentives, or signed items. In such cases, we will provide a response stating that the product’s authenticity is “undeterminable.”
If an item is determined as non-genuine or undeterminable, we will attempt to return it to the seller; however, we cannot guarantee a definite return.
If we are able to return the item, the standard cancellation fee and authentication fee will be applied as cancellation charges.
For returns or cancellations due to significant differences in the condition of the product, only the standard cancellation fee will be charged.
If an order is canceled before the item is shipped by the seller, no cancellation fees will apply.
Due to offline authentication, notifications of arrival to 8mart’s warehouse may be delayed by approximately 3–5 days. You may also request online authentication at the same cost. While this option provides faster results within 1–2 days compared to offline authentication, SEES tags and English warranty certificates will not be included.
While the service is available for many websites, please note that certain platforms such as Yahoo! Auction, Yahoo! Flea Market, and Yahoo! Shopping are excluded from our authentication service.
Authentication may be possible for recently introduced brands, even if they are not included in the list.
This service is currently being offered as a trial operation. There may be minor changes when it is fully launched. Please also be aware that the service may be subject to changes or termination without prior notice.

2023-12-08