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ONBOARDING PACKAGE · BUYER CENTRAL

Buyer Onboarding Package

Everything you need to create your account, place your first order and get it delivered, from the local shops in your neighbourhood.

Version September 2026For: buyersStatus: beta

1.Welcome to OCSAPP

OCSAPP is a Quebec marketplace that connects you directly with the shops, artisans and independent brands in your area, with built-in local delivery and a fully bilingual experience.

Every purchase supports a local business and a local driver's earnings. One account lets you shop from many shops, in English or French.

At a glance
Buyer account$0, free forever
Active zoneWest Island (Laval and downtown Montreal coming soon)
DeliveryODA driver network, working toward a zero-emission delivery goal

2.Your journey in 5 steps

1. Create your account. During beta, use the personal link in your invitation email. Enter your name, your email (the one the invitation was sent to), your phone and a password, then confirm your email with the code you receive.

2. Add your address. Save one or more delivery addresses in your account. Your address sets your zone and which shops are available near you.

3. Shop. Browse the categories, the shops and the Deals page. Add products from several shops to one cart.

4. Pay. The full total, including delivery fees and taxes (GST 5% and QST 9.975%), is shown before you pay. OCSAPP splits the order between the shops automatically.

5. Track and receive. Follow your order's status in your account and by email, until an ODA network driver delivers it.

3.What you can shop

Shops are grouped into 11 categories:

  • Food & Dining
  • Grocery
  • Health & Pharmacy
  • Fashion & Boutiques
  • Wellness & Beauty
  • Events & Catering
  • Local Artisans
  • Auto & Industrial Parts
  • Home & Everyday
  • Electronics & Tech
  • World Flavors
A growing catalog: OCSAPP is in beta and new shops are added regularly. Can't find something? Add it to your wishlist or let us know.

4.Your account

  • Order history: all your current and past orders, with their status.
  • Wishlist: save products you like for later.
  • Address book: several addresses (home, work, gift), chosen at checkout.
  • Reviews: rate shops after you buy.
  • Language: switch between English and French at any time.
  • Cancellation: cancel an order yourself, free of charge, while it is in "Awaiting Payment" or "Order Placed" status. Once the shop has accepted it ("Processing"), ask to cancel from the order page: we ask the shop.

5.What you pay

Your account is free, forever. You pay the price the seller lists, plus, only if you choose delivery, one zone fee shown before you pay.

ItemAmount
Account / subscription$0
Markup on the seller's price$0: you pay the exact listed price
In-store pickup$0
Payment processing feeNone for you (absorbed by the seller)
West Island delivery$7.99 (active)
Laval delivery$8.99 (coming soon)
Downtown Montreal delivery$9.99 (coming soon)

Possible surcharges, always shown before you confirm your order (West Island / Laval / downtown):

SituationSurcharge
Cart over 15 kg (up to 25 kg)$4.00 / $4.50 / $5.00
Each 10 kg over 25 kg (40 kg maximum)$2.00 / $2.25 / $2.50
Delivery over 8 km (up to 12 km)$4.00 / $4.50 / $5.00
Each 4 km over 12 km (20 km maximum)$2.00 / $2.25 / $2.50
Each shop beyond the 2nd in your cart$2.00 / $2.25 / $2.50
No surprises: the delivery fee is fixed by zone and never changes with demand. Most orders have no surcharge at all.

6.Founding Buyer Program

If you're among the first 200 buyer accounts to place and pay for an eligible delivery order, your first delivery is free: OCSAPP covers the standard zone fee, automatically, with no code.

Surcharges (oversize order, additional stop) still apply to that order if it qualifies.

Referrals, for every buyer: refer a friend who completes their first order and you both get a $5 credit toward a future delivery fee, with no limit. Spots remaining: ocsapp.ca/founding.

7.Delivery and order statuses

Deliveries are made by OCSAPP's ODA driver network. Every driver is screened before approval.

StatusWhat it means
Awaiting PaymentOrder received, payment not yet confirmed. You can still cancel it.
Order PlacedOrder confirmed and payment processed. The shop is notified and has not yet accepted it: you can still cancel free of charge.
ProcessingThe shop has accepted your order and is picking and packing your items. Cancelling now needs its agreement: ask from the order page.
Ready for PickupPacked and waiting for the driver.
Out for DeliveryThe driver has your order and is on the way.
DeliveredOrder received. You can rate the shop.
CancelledOrder cancelled by you or the shop. If you paid, a refund is issued (see section 8).
RefundedA refund has been issued for your order.

Once an order is "Ready for Pickup" or "Out for Delivery", cancellation may no longer be possible: contact support right away.

Tips: tipping isn't active yet. Once it is, your tip will go to your driver: OCSAPP will keep none of it; only the payment processor's fee will come out of it.

8.Returns, refunds and problems

You have 14 days from delivery to request a return or refund, under the Returns & Refund Policy. A missing, incorrect or damaged item in an order that was delivered is one of these claims: you have 14 days from delivery to report it.

Order not delivered, or significantly different from its description: contact support within 48 hours of the expected delivery date, so that we can check while the delivery records are recent. This is a request for prompt notice: it does not shorten any right you have under the policy or the law.

Refunds: OCSAPP issues an approved refund within 5 business days, to the payment method you used. How long it then takes to reach you depends on that method (section A6 of the policy).

Full details are in the Returns & Refund Policy: ocsapp.ca/returns.

9.Trust and privacy

  • Verified shops: every shop is reviewed by our team, including its Quebec enterprise number (NEQ), before it can sell.
  • Secure payments: payments are processed by the payment processor (PayPal for now). OCSAPP never stores your payment details.
  • Your information: handled in line with Quebec's Law 25 and our Privacy Policy (ocsapp.ca/privacy).
  • Emails: you can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time.

10.Community standards

  • Only place orders you intend to receive; repeated cancellations may lead to an account review.
  • Leave honest reviews. Fake or malicious reviews may be removed.
  • Communicate respectfully with shops and drivers.
  • Check your address before ordering, and don't share your password.

11.Frequently asked questions

Can I order from several shops at once?
Yes, in one cart and one payment. Beyond 2 shops, an additional-stop fee applies per shop, shown before you confirm.

Which payment methods are accepted?
PayPal for now. More payment methods will be added; the ones available are always shown at checkout.

Can I use OCSAPP in French?
Yes. OCSAPP is fully bilingual; switch languages at any time from the header.

Why can't I create an account?
During beta, accounts are by invitation. Join the waitlist (ocsapp.ca/waitlist) and we'll send you your personal link.

12.Contact us

ChannelDetails
Emailsupport@ocsapp.ca (orders, deliveries and accounts)
Phone438-817-8551, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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