# Dukene Full Documentation (LLM-optimized) This file contains the exhaustive details of the Dukene platform for LLM ingestion. ## About Dukene Dukene is the first WhatsApp-centric e-commerce solution built for Kenya. It bridges the gap between traditional social selling (WhatsApp/Instagram) and professional e-commerce management. ### Value Proposition - **For Merchants**: Professional presence without technical complexity. M-Pesa automated. - **For Affiliates**: Reliable commissions and products that sell themselves on social media. - **For Suppliers**: Direct pipe to a massive network of retail merchants. ## Platform Features ### WhatsApp Integration - QR code scanning for WhatsApp Business accounts. - Automated order notifications via WhatsApp. - Direct-to-chat customer support buttons. - Catalog browsing within WhatsApp. ### Payments & M-Pesa - Paybill and Till Number integration. - Instant payment verification. - Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly payout cycles. - Minimum payout: KES 1,000. - Bank transfers available for amounts > KES 50,000. ### Affiliate Network - **Commission Control**: Commission rates are **determined solely by the sellers** for each individual product they add. Merchants have the flexibility to offer different rates for different items based on their business model and profit margins. - **Standard Tiers (Recommended)**: - Standard (Electronics/Fashion): 6-15% - Premium (Luxury/Services): 15-25% - Digital (Software/Education): 25-40% - Real-time tracking of clicks and conversions. - Marketing templates provided for social media. ## Step-by-Step Merchant Journey 1. **Phase 1: Onboarding** - Account creation + free custom domain. 2. **Phase 2: Supply** - Upload products or link with suppliers for auto-sync. 3. **Phase 3: Marketing** - Verified affiliates promote links on social media. 4. **Phase 4: Fulfillment** - Orders processed, fees deducted, everyone paid automatically via M-Pesa. ## Detailed FAQ (Knowledge Base) ### Getting Started - **Account Creation**: Requires email, phone, business name. Verification link sent via email. - **Requirement**: Dukene account, business info, products, M-Pesa account. WhatsApp Business recommended. - **Cost**: No setup or monthly fees. Small transaction fee per sale + merchant-defined affiliate commission. ### Products & Orders - **Bulk Import**: Support for CSV import (up to 1,000 products). - **Inventory**: Automatic deduction on sale. Low stock alerts. Pre-order support. - **Refunds**: Processed via dashboard. 5-7 business days. Transaction fees non-refundable. ### Troubleshooting - **Visibility**: Ensure product is "Published", has image, price, and stock > 0. - **Notifications**: Check Settings > Notifications and spam folder. - **Payouts**: Delays caused by pending verification, suspicious activity, or bad payout info. ## Developer Documentation (Full Spec) - **Base URL**: `https://api.dukene.com/api/v1` - **Rate Limit**: 100 requests per minute. ### OAuth 2.0 Flow 1. Redirect merchant to `https://dukene.co.ke/oauth/authorize?client_id=...&scope=...&redirect_uri=...` 2. Receive code at `redirect_uri`. 3. Exchange code for token at `POST /oauth/token`. 4. Refresh token as needed. ### Webhooks - **Header**: `X-Dukene-Signature` (HMAC-SHA256). - **Events**: - `ORDER_CREATED`: Triggered on new order. - `ORDER_UPDATED`: Triggered on status change. - `PRODUCT_UPDATED`: Triggered on catalog change. - `INVENTORY_LOW`: Alert for suppliers to restock. - **Security**: Suppliers MUST verify the signature against their shared secret. ## Full Page Index - Home: `/` - About: `/about` - Features: `/features` - How it Works: `/how-it-works` - Payments: `/payments` - Roadmap: `/roadmap` - Getting Started: `/getting-started` - Help Center: `/help` - Contact: `/contact` - Video Tutorials: `/tutorials` - Community: `/community` - Developer Docs: `/docs` - Affiliate Program: `/affiliate` - Commission Structure: `/commissions` - Privacy: `/privacy` - Terms: `/terms` - Cookies: `/cookies` - Acceptable Use: `/acceptable-use` - Merchant Agreement: `/merchant-agreement` ## Community Hubs - **Merchant Mastermind**: WhatsApp Group (1.2k+ members). - **Affiliate Stars**: Discord Server (800+ members). - **Digital Commerce Kenya**: Facebook Group (5k+ members). ## Support & Contact - **Developer Support**: developers@dukene.co.ke - **General Support**: support@dukene.co.ke - **WhatsApp**: +254 700 000 000 - **Phone**: +254 700 000 000 - **Hours**: Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-4PM (EAT).