Online sales can be handled worldwide through Squarespace Commerce, available on Business and Commerce plans. Customers can purchase from any location where payment methods are accepted, though merchants can restrict sales to specific regions through shipping zones.

Shipping options include:

• Fixed rate
• Price by weight
• Free shipping
• Carrier-calculated (Advanced Commerce plan)

Payment Processing:

• Accept payments via Squarespace Payments, Stripe, PayPal, or Square
• Single currency acceptance per store
• Immediate charging upon purchase
• SSL security on checkout pages
• Support for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)

Product Management:

• Up to 10,000 products per site
• Out-of-stock notifications
• Automated inventory tracking
• CSV export capability for orders
• Persistent shopping cart functionality
• Digital downloads and gift cards available
• Tax management through TaxJar or manual setup

Additional Features:

• Subscription and recurring payment options
• Donation acceptance
• Point of sale system via iOS app
• Abandoned cart recovery
• Integration with fulfillment services
• VAT/GST support
• Tracking number functionality
• Fraud protection through payment processors

Business Limitations:

• Products must comply with Terms of Service
• Prices must display cents
• Single currency per store
• No delayed payment options
• Cannot disable checkout in version 7.1

For tax compliance and specific product regulations, consult with relevant professionals. Refunds and disputes are handled through your payment processor, not Squarespace.

Want to grow your store? Consider:

• Watching Commerce video tutorials
• Implementing sales optimization strategies
• Hiring a Squarespace Expert

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