EU Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy

1. General

1.1. This EU Extended Producer Responsibility Policy (the "EPR Policy") constitutes an integral part of the Temu Seller EU Services Agreement (the "Seller Services Agreement") and is binding on sellers who are subject to extended producer responsibility obligations. For the purpose of this EPR Policy, “EU” mentioned herein refers to the European Union and the European Economic Area.

1.2. Unless otherwise specifically stipulated in this EPR Policy, the meanings of the terms used herein shall be the same as those in the Seller Services Agreement.

1.3. Extended Producer Responsibility (the "EPR") refers to the principle that producers (including but not limited to sellers) must be responsible for the entire life cycle of the products they produce, import, sell, or otherwise place on the market, including the packaging of such products (collectively, the "goods") in different jurisdictions. Producers can fulfill their EPR obligations through the following methods: (1) collaborating, in an appropriate manner (including but not limited to appointing a local authorized representative to handle compliance matters), with a producer responsibility organization, collective scheme, or other entity recognized by the relevant regulatory authorities and performing similar functions (collectively, the "environmental organizations") and paying fees to cover the costs of collecting and recycling products at their end of life (the "environmental protection fees") to that organization; (2) implementing their own EPR system independently ; or (3) where applicable, paying environmental protection fees, either directly or in an appropriate manner (e.g., through local authorized representative), to the relevant authority or a recognized environmental or recycling fund, to support the collection, recycling, or other management of waste.

1.4. EPR Services refer to the related services we provide to sellers from time to time in situations where: (1) sellers elect to use our service or where they have not provided us and/or our designated parties with evidence proving that they and/or their goods have otherwise complied with EPR requirements in the relevant jurisdiction; (2) the jurisdiction allows us to provide the EPR services to sellers; and (3) we support the corresponding services for that jurisdiction and category scope. These services may include, but are not limited to, appointing local authorized representatives，contracting with approved environmental organizations, calculating and regularly reporting and paying the relevant environmental protection fees to the environmental organizations based on the sales made by the relevant store, and/or arranging for the recycling and take-back of old goods (specifically as supported by us). Sellers may, based on their operational needs, elect to engage our services and authorize us to assist them in fulfilling their EPR obligations. In order to ensure compliance with applicable EPR requirements, sellers hereby expressly acknowledge, agree, request, and authorize us (including third-party service providers integrated by us) to provide assistance and perform relevant actions necessary for the fulfillment of their EPR obligations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary hereunder, the EPR services provided by Temu shall not exempt the sellers from performing the EPR obligations applicable to them.

2. Temu’s Services and Support

2.1. Under this EPR Policy, we (including third-party service providers integrated by us) provide sellers with specific EPR services and technical services, including but not limited to calculate and report on quantities of products placed on the market in the relevant jurisdiction and pay and/or remit environmental protection fees to comply with the seller's own EPR obligations.

2.2. The seller may apply to use our EPR services pursuant to this EPR Policy. However, the seller acknowledges and agrees that we retain the sole discretion to determine the inclusion of the seller within the scope of EPR services.

2.3. We reserve the right to independently determine the jurisdictions and categories for which EPR services will be provided, based on the circumstances (for example, EPR services may not be offered in certain jurisdictions).

2.4. Subject to Section 1.2 and Section 22.2 of the Seller Services Agreement, we reserve the right to modify, restrict, or terminate, at any time, in whole or in part, the EPR services (including but not limited to actions required to comply with applicable laws and regulations). Additionally, we reserve the right to impose service fees for any service or tool under the EPR services (the “EPR Service Fee”), as detailed in these Terms of Service and/or displayed on the system page (if applicable). By accepting these terms, the seller undertakes to make declarations in the specific format required by law in connection with the fulfillment of EPR obligations.

2.5. In the event that the seller does not use our EPR services under these Terms of Service, or where the service is not available in respect of the jurisdiction or product category, the seller is required to provide valid documentation proving compliance with appropriate EPR obligations for themselves and/or their products (including, but not limited to, EPR registration numbers), along with any other documentation requested by us. We retain the right to scrutinize the documentation provided and determine whether the seller has adequately discharged its obligations. Following review by us, the seller shall independently fulfill periodic reporting, payment of environmental protection fees or other EPR-related fees, and/or other relevant obligations as mandated by the relevant environmental organizations or required by applicable laws and regulations. Regarding any environmental protection fees or similar expenses that have already been deducted by us in advance from the seller's account (if applicable), we reserve the discretion to decide whether to proceed with reporting and payment to the environmental organizations based on the circumstances, with the final determination subject to display on the system page.

2.6. The seller acknowledges and understands that we may use system data and other information to estimate the sales of the seller's products in relevant markets (including quantities and weights) for the purpose of calculating applicable environmental protection fees or other EPR-related fees. Furthermore, if certain products require the seller to provide product attribute information (such as weight), the seller must ensure timely and accurate submission of such information. Failure to provide timely or accurate product attribute information, or providing false or erroneous information, grants us the right to deduct corresponding environmental protection fees based on the maximum rate published by the environmental organizations or the competent authorities for similar products, or to implement other measures as outlined in these Terms of Service. Any risks, liabilities, and consequences arising from these actions shall be borne solely by the seller.

2.7. We reserve the right to provide the seller with sales information for their products for review and verification purposes. By accepting these terms, the seller agrees that our system records and displayed information shall constitute valid and reliable evidence for the calculation, declaration, and payment of environmental protection fees.

3. Payment and Refund

3.1. Issues relating to the costs incurred by Temu in connection with the EPR service are specified in this EPR Policy.

3.2. Sellers understand and agree that we may calculate the environmental protection fees (including but not limited to the environmental protection fees that should be borne from the date of the store's registration to the date of store closure) or other EPR-related fees payable by sellers based on sales of the seller's goods in the relevant market and that we may regularly report and pay the environmental organizations in accordance with the requirements of the relevant environmental organizations.

3.3. Sellers understand and agree that they shall pay EPR Service Fee for the specific EPR services and technical services we provided, which will be equal to 0.5% of the corresponding environmental protection fees incurred by the sellers. In the case of the return of the environmental protection fees, the EPR Service Fees which have been paid by the sellers will also be refunded. For the avoidance of doubt, the EPR Service Fee arrangement under this Section 3.3 shall retrospectively apply to calendar year 2024 and from then on.

3.4. Sellers understand and agree that environmental protection fees or other EPR-related fees should be calculated based on the rates set by the environmental organizations we have contracted with and paid to the environment organizations in the corresponding currency for those rates (e.g., the currency for the French environment organization rate is the Euro). Therefore, sellers agree that we have the right to convert the fees based on the prevailing exchange rate and deduct the corresponding environmental protection fees in the settlement currency of the seller's account.

3.5. In the case of consumer returns after the reporting period, the corresponding environmental protection fees or other EPR-related fees that have been deducted will not be refunded.

3.6. Temu only provides EPR reporting and environmental protection fee payment services in certain countries and categories where EPR laws permit Temu to pay environmental protection fees in respect of the sales of sellers made on Temu stores. Subsequently, these amounts will be recovered from their selling accounts. In such case, sellers understand and agree that we have the right to take fund restriction measures on the seller's account based on the real-time sales situation of the goods, either independently or by notifying our affiliates and relevant partners, and to deduct the corresponding environmental protection fees and/or other fees and amounts under this EPR Policy from the seller's account at fixed intervals (as specifically displayed on the system page).

3.7. The seller acknowledges and agrees that in some cases, under applicable laws and regulations, Temu itself is obligated to pay specific categories of environmental protection fees for goods sold by the seller (such as logistics packaging-related environmental fees if applicable) and in these cases the seller is responsible for these costs. We reserve the right to deduct these fees directly from the seller's account or instruct our affiliated companies and partners to do so. In the event that the seller's account lacks sufficient funds, the seller agrees to promptly replenish the account as per our requirements.

4. Taxes

4.1. All amounts payable by the seller to us under this EPR Policy do not include any taxes or fees. "Taxes and fees" refer to any and all federal, state, provincial, regional, county, city, local, or foreign taxes of any nature levied, imposed, assessed, or collected by any tax authority (including but not limited to sales tax, use tax, license tax, excise tax, goods and services tax, value-added tax, stamp duty or transfer tax, levies, import taxes, assessments, duties, fees, charges, or withholding taxes), and all interest, penalties, fines, or other additional amounts imposed on such taxes. However, for further clarity, it does not include: (i) any of the aforementioned taxes based on gross income or net income, (ii) any of the aforementioned taxes that are franchise taxes, or (iii) any of the aforementioned taxes that are property taxes, movable property taxes, or rent taxes (collectively, "Excluded Taxes"). Each party shall bear any and all Excluded Taxes that it Is responsible for under applicable law.

4.2. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this EPR Policy, if the law requires any amount to be withheld, the seller shall notify us and pay any additional amount necessary to ensure that we receive a net amount (after any deductions or withholdings for taxes, levies, or any similar amounts) equal to the amount we would have received in the absence of any such deductions or withholdings. Additionally, the seller shall provide us with documentation showing that the withheld and deducted amounts have been paid to the relevant tax authority. We will provide the seller with reasonably requested tax return forms to reduce or avoid any deductions or withholdings of taxes, levies, or any similar amounts on payments under this EPR Policy. The seller agrees that if tax laws require the seller to register under applicable statutes, the seller shall promptly complete such registration and comply with such statutes and responsibilities. The seller agrees to promptly share the registration number or other unique identification number with us so that we can take relevant compliance measures. "Tax authority" refers to any governmental, national, city, or any local, provincial, state, or other fiscal, customs, excise, or tax authority, department, or official anywhere in the world responsible for and capable of imposing, collecting, auditing, assessing, managing, or levying any taxes or making any decision or judgment regarding any taxes.

4.3. Any regulatory fees, fines, penalties, or charges assessed against us due to providing EPR services to the seller under this EPR Policy shall be borne by the seller. We reserve the right to charge the seller for any related regulatory fees, fines, penalties, or charges. The seller shall indemnify us and hold us harmless against such regulatory fees, fines, penalties, or charges.

4.4. For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 4 shall act as a supplement to Section 11 of Seller Services Agreement, and shall not affect the effectiveness and our right under Section 11 of Seller Services Agreement.

5. Non-Compliance

5.1. The seller shall ensure that its business operation, as well as the products listed by the seller, and the products packaging, comply with EPR laws and regulations, including but not limited to the requirements for registration, labeling, local authorized representative appointment, and take-back obligation in all applicable countries or regions, where the seller sells its products, including, but not limited to, Austria, France, Germany, Spain, and Norway. The seller shall provide Temu with proof of such compliance and registration, upon request, unless Temu addresses these requirements directly pursuant to the terms of this EPR Policy.

5.2. Without prejudice to Temu’s right under Section 13.6 of Seller Services Agreement, The seller understands and agrees that, if the seller fails to provide the required proof of compliance with EPR regulations on time, violates any provision of this EPR Policy ( or we have reasonable grounds to believe that the seller is about to do so), and/or objects to Temu providing the EPR services where Temu has the right or obligation to do so under law in the relevant jurisdiction, we have the right, on our own accord or by notifying our affiliates or relevant partners, to take one or more of the following measures:

（1） Partial or complete removal, prohibition of sale, deletion, blocking, downgrade, removal from search results, prohibition from appearing in search results, or removal of advertisements for some or all products；

（2） Prohibition from listing new products or placing products for sale in the store;

（3） Closure or restriction of some or all functions and permissions of the seller's account (including withdrawal functions);

（4） Restriction of withdrawal of some or all funds from the seller's account;

（5） Deduction of some or all of the deposit/account reserve amount;

（6） Termination of the agreement, cessation of cooperation, and removal of the seller from our platform;

（7） Other measures as stipulated in the Seller Services Agreement and/or Temu EU Seller Rules.

5.3. In the event that the seller's failure to fulfill their EPR obligations and/or other related obligations results in any loss, damage, penalties, fines, etc., to us, our affiliates, and/or any third party, the seller shall fully compensate for such losses.