FAQ
Frequently asked questions about 3IN.
Clear answers for buyers, suppliers, partners, and investors reviewing the current platform foundation.
BuyingCan buyers purchase parts directly today?
Not yet. The current platform focuses on public catalog discovery and trust foundation. Transactional purchasing and RFQ workflows are reserved for future sprints.
SellingCan suppliers sell through 3IN now?
Supplier operations use a private authenticated workspace. Customers browse 3IN Products and work with 3IN rather than discovering or contacting sourcing partners.
SuppliersHow does 3IN govern sourcing partners?
3IN keeps sourcing-partner records private, applies controlled onboarding and Human Review, and remains the customer's sole service relationship.
ProductsWhat product data is supported?
The catalog supports OEM references, normalized search fields, brand, category, quality grade, MOQ, warranty, images, compatibility, and specifications under a 3IN-controlled Product projection.
ShippingDoes 3IN arrange shipping today?
Shipping workflows are not implemented in this sprint. Future sourcing flows may include logistics, export documentation, and delivery coordination.
Future RFQWhen will RFQ be available?
RFQ is a future 3IN-managed module after the catalog, Parts Finding, and sourcing controls are stable.
AccountDo users need an account to browse?
Public browsing is anonymous. Customer and private supplier workspaces remain separate and will expand only under their own authorization boundaries.
SecurityHow does 3IN approach security?
The platform follows documented security standards, unified API middleware, safe DTOs, role-based access foundations, and privacy-ready architecture.