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Search **Menu** ** ** [Log In](https://www.ecomengine.com/login) [Free Trial](https://www.ecomengine.com/trial) --- Join Our Email List - Receive our monthly newsletter. - Stay up to date on Amazon policies. - Get tips to grow your business. # Amazon Communication Guidelines for Buyer-Seller Messages [![Becky Trowbridge](https://www.ecomengine.com/hubfs/images/headshots/internal/becky-trowbridge-headshot.jpg)](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/author/becky-trowbridge) By [Becky Trowbridge](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/author/becky-trowbridge) As an Amazon seller, it is your responsibility to understand and follow Amazon policies. However, sometimes it can be tough to keep up with changes, so we're here to help! Amazon updated the [Communication Guidelines](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/help.html/?itemID=G1701) in November of 2020. These updates were made in response to third-party seller and software developer feedback that the policies related to communications with buyers were confusing. The Amazon Communication Guidelines are meant to provide protection for buyers, sellers, and Amazon. In the updated document, Amazon stated that "Raising the bar for all communications to buyers benefits all our selling partners, resulting in a stronger Marketplace." This policy is intended to protect buyers from fraud/abuse and to protect sellers from unethical competitor actions. **Read on for an overview of what you should know** about these updates to the Amazon Communication Guidelines. The guidelines apply to all communication with buyers across all Amazon marketplaces. ### Quick Guide - [Amazon Buyer-Seller Messages](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/amazon-communication-guidelines#amazon-buyer-seller-messages) - [Proactive Permitted Messages](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/amazon-communication-guidelines#proactive-permitted-messages) - [Non-Permitted Message Types](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/amazon-communication-guidelines#non-permitted-message-types) - [Amazon Permitted Message Guidelines](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/amazon-communication-guidelines#amazon-permitted-message-guidelines) - [Order Status Messages](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/amazon-communication-guidelines#order-status-messages) - [Complying with Amazon Communication Guidelines](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/amazon-communication-guidelines#complying-amazon-communication-guidelines) ## Amazon Buyer-Seller Messages There are two types of Amazon Buyer-Seller Messages. Both are considered direct communication with buyers. **Permitted Messages:** Communications necessary to complete an order or respond to a customer service inquiry. You can only send Permitted Messages to customers who contact you about purchasing a product or who have already purchased an item from you on Amazon. These messages are specific to an order and must be sent from your seller account. **Proactive Permitted Message:** Communications initiated by sellers that are not responses to a buyer’s question. Proactive Permitted Messages can be sent via email. There are a few different ways to send these messages: - In Seller Central, you can use the Request a Review button on the Order Details page. - Choose a third-party application (like [FeedbackFive](https://www.ecomengine.com/feedbackfive)!) from the [Selling Partner Appstore](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/selling-partner-appstore/ref=sd_spa_hp_top), formerly known as the Amazon Appstore and Seller Central Partner Network. - Use the Amazon Application Programmer Interface (API). ## Proactive Permitted Messages Proactive Permitted Messages must be sent within **30 days** of order completion. You can send these communications for the following reasons: - Requesting a product review/seller feedback - Resolving an order fulfillment issue - Requesting information needed to complete the order - Sending an invoice - Scheduling delivery for a heavy or bulky item - Verifying a custom design - Asking a question related to a return - Scheduling an Amazon Home Services appointment These Amazon buyer messages may also be sent for any other reason where the contact is needed for the buyer to receive their purchase. Proactive Permitted Messages must include the 17-digit order ID and be in the buyer’s preferred language. ![Louis Mizzell](https://www.ecomengine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/headshots/internal/louis-mizzell.jpg?width=174&name=louis-mizzell.jpg) > What’s great about this update is Amazon is reaffirming that sellers can send proactive messages requesting reviews and feedback. If you’re sending requests through Buyer-Seller Messaging, it’s a good idea to **review the content and timing of your messages** to make sure you’re in compliance with the updated guidelines. > > It’s also a good time to **consider switching to the [Amazon Request a Review feature](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/automate-amazon-request-review) in FeedbackFive**. Sellers are seeing great results with these messages, and since they come directly from Amazon, you’ll never have to worry about whether you’re breaking any of Amazon’s Communication Guidelines. Louis Mizzell Director of Product eComEngine You can group your Buyer-Seller Messages into "cases" based on order and topic to more easily manage separate customer service interactions with the same buyer. Once the question or issue has been addressed, you can resolve the case and all future communications will start as a new case. Resolved cases can still be viewed in the messages inbox. You must click the messages inbox banner to opt-in to the feature. ## Non-permitted Message Types According to the Amazon Buyer-Seller Messaging guidelines, the following message types are not permitted: - Order/shipping confirmations - Emails that only say “Thank you” - Emails that offer your assistance if buyers have any issues - Marketing or promotional messaging, including coupons - Language encouraging positive product reviews or seller feedback ratings - Requests for removal or an update of an existing product review - A request for a review only if the buyer had a positive experience with the item - A repeat request (per order) for a product review or seller feedback Amazon already sends order and shipping confirmation messages. In many cases, Amazon also provides customer support. And while it may be tempting to send a coupon to encourage a repeat purchase, it is against Amazon policy. As stated above, you can use software like FeedbackFive to request [product reviews](https://www.ecomengine.com/get-amazon-reviews) and/or [seller feedback](https://www.ecomengine.com/amazon-feedback) from buyers via Buyer-Seller Messaging. However, it is important to make sure that all language in these requests is neutral. Do not ask for positive ratings or incentivize positive ratings in any way, including offering: compensation, gift cards, money, free/discounted products, refunds, rebates, reimbursements, or future benefits. You cannot ask a buyer to change an existing product review, even if you know that you were able to turn a negative experience around. The good news is that if the [negative review](https://www.ecomengine.com/webinars/negative-reviews-on-amazon) was a fluke experience, your other reviews will show future buyers that your product is worth considering. You can only ask for a product review or seller feedback once per order. Avoid sending buyers repeat messages. If you are sending the Request a Review message, which asks for a review and seller feedback, do not send an additional message requesting a review or feedback. ## Amazon Permitted Message Guidelines Permitted Messages should not include: - Attachments (except for any necessary to resolve a buyer's issue such as shipping labels, invoices, or custom designs) - External links, unless they are secure working links needed to complete the order or links to Amazon - Logos that contain or display a link to your website - A link to opt out of messaging - Sensitive content such as bare skin, violence/gore, or offensive language - Tracking pixels or images - Email addresses - Phone numbers unless they are related to warranties, shipping providers, or manufacturers - Images of the products purchased (Amazon includes these on your behalf) - Images that are not related to your brand or company Amazon also shared guidelines for styling Permitted Messages. These messages should not contain: - Emojis - GIFs - Message margins over 20% max width - Overrides of Amazon’s default line height, font family, or font color - Fonts in more than three sizes - Unsecure images (http instead of https) - Major spelling or grammatical errors - Message bodies that override default text alignment settings - More than two line breaks in a row - Accessibility issues specified in the [Web Content Accessibility Guidelines](https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/#wcag) from the Web Accessibility Initiative If your message does include an image, such as your company logo, it needs to include alt text. FeedbackFive automatically adds alt text to all uploaded images to meet this requirement. ## Order Status Messages Order Status messages are another form of direct communication with buyers. Amazon provides the following guidelines: **Problem with Order Messages:** Sellers should communicate with buyers if the product that was ordered is not available to be shipped. First, adjust the full order amount using Manage Orders in Seller Central or an Order Adjustment feed. Use NoInventory or CouldNotShip as the reason codes for the adjustment as needed. Then select the “Problem with Order” option to message the buyer. Your message must include a confirmation that the order amount was adjusted with the appropriate reason for the unavailability. If you believe you can fulfill the order but the shipment will be delayed beyond advertised availability, notify the buyer. If the buyer wants to cancel the order, you should start the refund process. Don’t contact the buyer to request a cancellation request. **Return-related Messages:** Use Manage Orders in Seller Central or an Order Adjustment feed to process refunds for the order amount minus any charges. You can communicate with the buyer about the return only if you need additional information to complete the return or if you are offering a partial refund. ## Indirect Communication with Buyers Amazon shares order-related information with buyers through “Your Account” updates. These updates include shipping information and refund processing. They are based on shipping confirmations and refunds initiated with Manage Orders or Manage Returns. Buyers expect timely communication of order status as well as refund information. You are required to promptly confirm the shipment of all orders and manage refunds quickly. ## Complying with Amazon Communication Guidelines It’s important to keep up with Amazon policy changes. Whether you use Seller Central or third-party software like FeedbackFive to send feedback/review requests, it’s up to you as a seller to make sure that you are following the rules. ![Chris McCabe](https://www.ecomengine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/headshots/external/chris-mccabe.jpg?width=174&name=chris-mccabe.jpg) > These policy clarifications were long overdue, and they're a welcome addition to Amazon's Buyer-Seller Messaging pages. **Many sellers were previously interpreting these policies as they saw fit, and getting into serious trouble, up to and including account suspensions."** Chris McCabe Founder ecommerceChris If you fail to comply with Amazon Communication Guidelines, your ability to send proactive Permitted Messages may be limited. Your selling privileges may be [suspended](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/suspended-on-amazon). Amazon can block any message at its discretion and may modify subject lines to protect the buyer experience. It’s (obviously) best to avoid any Amazon messaging restrictions, so if you’re concerned about complying with Amazon policies, consider using the [Request a Review](https://www.ecomengine.com/blog/amazon-request-a-review-button) button. It triggers a message from Amazon on your behalf to request a product review and seller feedback. You can automate scheduling for this messaging system with FeedbackFive. A random sample of FeedbackFive users who activated this feature saw a 41% increase in the rate of new product reviews. ![rachel-hoover](https://www.ecomengine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/headshots/internal/rachel-hoover.jpg?width=169&height=169&name=rachel-hoover.jpg) > Amazon’s updated Communication Guidelines do provide some clarity for sellers, yet the list of do’s and dont’s is **a lot to manage**. FeedbackFive gives sellers the choice to use customizable templates or the Amazon Request a Review feature. > > FeedbackFive pioneered Request a Review automated sending using Amazon’s latest API. We want to make **getting more reviews and feedback** as easy as possible for sellers. Rachel Hoover Customer Education Manager eComEngine Request a Review messages are automatically translated into the buyer’s preferred language. They can be sent 5-30 days after the order delivery date. Best of all, these messages ensure that you never violate Amazon Communication Guidelines because they are created by Amazon! ## Get Expert Advice Understanding and following Amazon policies will protect you as a seller and help you to provide the best possible experience for buyers. If you have any questions about Amazon Buyer-Seller messages, reviews, or seller feedback related to these updates or other policies, [contact us](https://www.ecomengine.com/contact). You can also get a quick guide to [evaluate your own Amazon messages](https://www.ecomengine.com/tools/amazon-messages). eComEngine is a founding member of the Amazon Developer Council. You can find our software, including FeedbackFive, in the Selling Partner Appstore. *This article was updated to reflect additional clarifications.* [![Image of an Amazon review request email and FeedbackFive logo with text, "Request Amazon reviews without risking restriction. Learn how."](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5147382/d3cb928c-ec87-4e5c-8d4c-207ecb7f4807.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5147382/d3cb928c-ec87-4e5c-8d4c-207ecb7f4807) ![newsletter-email-laptop](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5147382/interactive-177527396632.png) ![newsletter-email-laptop](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5147382/interactive-177527396632.png) Originally published on September 8, 2020, updated March 4, 2025 This post is accurate as of the date of publication. 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