# Initial Setup Guide

Welcome to Tebex. Whether you're launching a monetized game server or integrating Tebex into a studio-grade production pipeline, this section walks you through the essential steps to configure your store, verify your identity, and prepare for your first sale.

Tebex acts as your **Merchant of Record**, meaning we handle payment processing, tax compliance, and dispute resolution on your behalf. To maintain legal, operational, and security standards for all users, we require that each store completes a short review and identity verification process.

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### Tebex Creator Agreement

Several steps in this section refer to terms outlined in our [Creator Agreement](https://www.tebex.io/terms-creator-agreement). We recommend reviewing it in full before completing your store setup.

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### In This Section

#### [General Setup Checklist](https://docs.tebex.io/creators/initial-setup-guide/tebex-project-launch-checklist-from-account-to-activation)

A step-by-step guide to configure your Tebex Store and prepare it for launch.

#### [Identity Verification](https://docs.tebex.io/creators/initial-setup-guide/identity-verification-with-tebex)

Explains why identity documentation is required for onboarding, what we collect, and how long it takes.

#### [Store Review Process](https://docs.tebex.io/creators/initial-setup/your-store-review)

Details the store review procedure, what we evaluate, and what happens after submission.

#### [Tips for Approval](https://docs.tebex.io/creators/initial-setup-guide/preparing-your-project-for-review)

Best practices for ensuring your store meets our approval criteria on the first attempt.

#### [Understanding Intellectual Property](https://docs.tebex.io/creators/initial-setup-guide/what-is-intellectual-property)

Defines what constitutes infringing content and which types of digital goods are permitted on the platform.

#### [Adult Content Guidelines](https://docs.tebex.io/creators/initial-setup/adult-content-guidelines)

Outlines policy and restrictions around the sale of adult or age-restricted content.