> ## Documentation Index
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# Inviting Stores

> How to invite and onboard game stores to your Spicerack organization

# Inviting Stores

This guide explains how to invite game stores to join your Spicerack organization, establish partnerships, and manage store relationships.

## Benefits of Store Partnerships

Partnering with stores in Spicerack provides several advantages:

* Coordinate events across multiple locations
* Share player data (with appropriate permissions)
* Cross-promote tournaments and products
* Create store-specific leaderboards
* Analyze performance across locations

## Preparing to Invite Stores

Before sending invitations:

1. Configure your organization's store partnership settings
2. Prepare any onboarding materials or documentation
3. Define the partnership terms and expectations

## Sending Store Invitations

### Method 1: Direct Invitation

1. Navigate to **Stores** in your admin dashboard
2. Click **Invite Store**
3. Fill in the store information:
   * Store name
   * Contact email
   * Contact person
   * Store location (optional)
4. Add a personalized message explaining the benefits
5. Select the partnership level
6. Click **Send Invitation**

### Method 2: Invitation Links

Create shareable invitation links for multiple stores:

1. Go to **Stores** > **Invitations**
2. Click **Create Invitation Link**
3. Configure link settings:
   * Default partnership level
   * Expiration date
   * Usage limit
4. Generate and copy the link
5. Share through email or other communication channels

## Managing Pending Invitations

Track and manage outstanding invitations:

1. Navigate to **Stores** > **Invitations**
2. View all pending invitations
3. For each invitation, you can:
   * Resend the invitation
   * Edit invitation details
   * Cancel the invitation
   * View invitation status

## Store Onboarding Process

When a store accepts your invitation:

1. The store owner/manager receives an email with a link
2. They create a Spicerack account or log in to an existing account
3. They complete the store profile setup:
   * Store details
   * Operating hours
   * Amenities and features
   * Social media links
4. The store can then connect to your organization

## Approving Store Partnerships

For stores that have accepted invitations:

1. Go to **Stores** > **Pending Approval**
2. Review the store's information
3. Choose to:
   * Approve the partnership
   * Request additional information
   * Reject the partnership

## Partnership Levels

Spicerack supports different levels of store partnerships:

* **Premier Partner**: Full integration with all features
* **Standard Partner**: Event coordination and basic features
* **Affiliate Partner**: Limited integration, mainly for event listings
* **Custom Partnerships**: Tailored to specific needs

To set or change a store's partnership level:

1. Go to the store's profile in your admin dashboard
2. Select **Edit Partnership**
3. Choose the appropriate level
4. Save changes

## Managing Store Users

Control which store staff have access to your organization:

1. Navigate to the store's profile
2. Select the **Users** tab
3. Manage user permissions:
   * Add new users
   * Remove users
   * Modify access levels

## Terminating Store Partnerships

If needed, end a store partnership:

1. Navigate to the store's profile
2. Click **Partnership Settings**
3. Select **End Partnership**
4. Choose options for data handling
5. Confirm the termination