Shopify
Active ENDS product ban with automatic suspension after the deadline. Store termination possible for non-compliance.
Shopify ENDS ban · deadline July 8, 2026
Your vape store deserves a platform that won't shut you down.
Shopify is removing ENDS products. BigCommerce will likely follow. We build custom open-source commerce sites for wholesale, retail, or both — with payment processing connections and full migration from Shopify and BigCommerce.
- 30+
- Years in e-commerce development
- Since 2012
- Building vape commerce sites
- 100%
- Open-source — you own everything
The situation
Platforms are closing the door on vape merchants
Reuters reported that Shopify is barring vape sales as U.S. authorities crack down on the illegal ENDS industry. Merchants are receiving notices requiring removal of all electronic nicotine delivery systems — e-cigarettes, e-liquids, vaporizers, parts, and refills — by July 8, 2026.
BigCommerce
Expected to follow suit. Hosted SaaS platforms can change acceptable use policies overnight — with no appeal that saves your business.
The alternative
Open-source commerce on infrastructure you control. No platform terms can delete your catalog or freeze your revenue.
Not every path is a migration
Two other ways we can help
Rebuild is not the only option. Sell your store to a qualified buyer, or launch a new brand with dropship fulfillment from a 100,000 sq ft ENDS facility.
Exit program
Ready to get out? Done.
Do not want to rebuild on another platform? Submit your store and we will match you with a qualified buyer who can make a fair offer — fast, confidential, no migration required.
Sell your storeELPP
Launch with dropship fulfillment.
We build your compliant ENDS storefront. Our fulfillment partner — one of the largest in the industry, with a 100,000 sq ft facility — ships every order. You sell. They fulfill.
Apply to ELPPWhy ENDS Commerce
Built by a team that knows this industry
Acceloris LLC brings three decades of e-commerce leadership under Mr. Deatherage and a team that has shipped PACT compliance, vape tax engines, and ENDS-specific features since 2012.
You own the stack
Open-source software on infrastructure you control. No SaaS terms-of-service surprises. No sudden product bans.
SEO-safe migration
301 redirects, preserved metadata, sitemap handoff, and Search Console setup — so you do not lose the organic traffic you built on Shopify or BigCommerce.
Vape-specific features
PACT Act compliance, excise tax engines, age verification, shipping restrictions, and wholesale license gating — built by our team, not borrowed from generic retail plugins.
Payment processing
High-risk categories need the right partners. We connect you with payment processors experienced in vape and ENDS.
30 years of leadership
Our practice lead brings three decades building and scaling online stores. The team behind him turns that experience into migrations, integrations, and launches.
Vape since 2012
Our team has been building vape commerce sites since the early days of the industry — together, not as a solo consultancy.
About us
Commerce infrastructure for merchants platforms leave behind
ENDS Commerce is a service of Acceloris LLC. When Shopify and other hosted platforms ban ENDS products, merchants need more than a migration — they need a stack they own, operators who understand wholesale and retail, and partners who have done this before.
We tried the other commerce platforms. Open-source frameworks and the big hosted SaaS names alike. Each one picks a lane. B2C platforms treat wholesale as a plugin afterthought. B2B platforms strip out the merchandising, promotions, and storefront polish that retail needs. Nobody runs both with the same confidence.
Multi-location accounts, tiered pricing, net terms, approval workflows — in most platforms these are bolted on, not modeled. Promotions? A weak coupon system at best. Shipping? Duplicated carrier configs with no concept of the box itself. We build on open-source platforms where you control the code, the data, and the hosting — and we bring the same rigor Acceloris applies to enterprise commerce.
A division of Acceloris LLC
The problem
Hosted platforms pick a lane — or pick you off entirely when policy changes.
The reality
Duct-taped data models, weak promotions, and terms of service that can end your business overnight.
Our answer
Open-source commerce on infrastructure you control. Wholesale, retail, or both — built to stay online.
About our team
People who have lived this industry
Our team brings decades of hands-on e-commerce experience — from the warehouse floor to the architecture whiteboard. Wholesale, distribution, multi-channel retail. The patterns that work, the mistakes that do not, and the frustration of watching platforms ignore the complexity that real-world B2B and B2C commerce actually demand.
That experience is in every project we take on. Why tiered pricing matters. Why net terms and approval workflows belong in the core, not as plugins. Why the order flow should match your business — not the other way around. Why the admin puts the information operators need front and center, not buried three clicks deep.
We have been building vape and ENDS commerce sites since 2012. The goal is not just a technically sound store — it is one that is intuitive for the people who use it every day: warehouse managers, sales reps, buyers placing 500-line orders at 6am. If it does not make their job easier, it does not ship.
Vape industry features we build
PACT Act compliance
Registration workflows, shipping eligibility, recordkeeping, and reporting built for ENDS — not generic e-commerce checkbox plugins.
Vape excise tax engine
State and local tax calculation by product type, volume, and jurisdiction — open systems, e-liquid, disposables, and accessories handled correctly at checkout.
Age verification
Identity checks integrated at checkout and account creation, tuned for ENDS requirements without killing conversion.
Shipping restrictions
State, county, and locality rules that block or flag ineligible products before an order ships — including flavor and nicotine restrictions.
Wholesale license verification
B2B buyer document collection, approval queues, and account gating for distributors and retail accounts.
Product classification
Nicotine strength, mL volume, device type, and SKU metadata that drive tax, shipping, and compliance logic — not just catalog labels.
Philip N. Deatherage
Founder, Acceloris LLC
Philip brings more than 30 years of building, running, and scaling e-commerce businesses — from the warehouse floor to the architecture whiteboard. Wholesale, distribution, multi-channel retail. The patterns that work, the mistakes that do not, and the frustration of watching platforms ignore the complexity that real-world B2B and B2C commerce actually demand.
That experience is in every decision he makes for ENDS merchants. Why tiered pricing has five levels instead of one. Why net terms and approval workflows belong in the core, not as plugins. Why the order state machine should be configurable — because every business has a different flow and no platform should dictate yours. Why the admin panel puts the information operators actually need front and center, not buried three clicks deep.
Philip has been building vape and ENDS commerce sites since 2012. ENDS Commerce is not a side project — it is the same lived experience applied to merchants platforms are shutting down. The goal is not just a technically sound store. It is one that is intuitive for the people who use it every day: warehouse managers, sales reps, buyers placing 500-line orders at 6am. If it does not make their job easier, it does not ship.
Acceloris LLC · 30+ years combined e-commerce experience · ENDS commerce since 2012
What we build
Wholesale, retail, or both
Every vape business is different. Some sell direct to consumers. Some run distribution networks. Many need both — and most platforms force you to pick one.
Wholesale
Tiered pricing, net terms, approval workflows, and multi-location accounts — built for distributors and B2B buyers placing large line-item orders.
Retail
Polished storefronts, promotions, merchandising, and checkout tuned for direct-to-consumer vape sales.
Wholesale + Retail
One catalog, two channels. Run B2B and B2C side by side with separate pricing, visibility, and checkout rules.
Every build includes
- Age verification integration
- Custom storefront design
- Admin & order management
- Shipping & tax configuration
- SEO-preserving migration
- 301 redirects & metadata
- Training & documentation
Open-source platforms
Pick the stack that fits your business
We don't lock you into one vendor. Every platform we deploy is open source — you own your data, your code, and your destiny.
Vectis Commerce
RecommendedEnterprise-grade headless platform with B2B and B2C at the core. Serious promotions, line-level shipping, and full data ownership. Hosted or on-prem.
MedusaJS
HeadlessModular open-source commerce engine with a modern API. Ideal for custom storefronts and composable architectures.
WooCommerce
WordPressBattle-tested WordPress commerce with a massive plugin ecosystem. A solid choice when content and catalog live together.
Migration
Move off Shopify or BigCommerce without losing momentum — or your SEO
We handle catalog, customers, order history, integrations, and every indexed URL — so you keep selling and keep ranking while we build your new home.
Audit & plan
We map your catalog, customers, orders, integrations, and every indexed URL — then pick the right open-source stack and redirect plan so SEO is protected from day one.
Build & migrate
Custom theme, payment routing, compliance, and shipping rules — plus 301 redirects, metadata, and URL structure matched to what Google already knows.
Launch & support
Go live on infrastructure you control with sitemaps submitted, Search Console verified, and redirects tested — so rankings and traffic carry over, not reset.
Your SEO does not reset on launch day
A platform migration is not a rebrand. The URLs, titles, and product pages that drive your organic traffic today need to land in the right place tomorrow. We treat SEO as part of migration — not an afterthought.
301 redirects
Every old product, collection, and content URL mapped to its new home — no broken links, no lost link equity.
Metadata preserved
Title tags, meta descriptions, canonical URLs, and Open Graph data carried over or improved on the new platform.
URL structure
Permalink patterns planned to match existing indexed URLs wherever possible, minimizing ranking disruption.
Sitemaps & Search Console
XML sitemaps generated and submitted; Google Search Console and analytics reconfigured for the new domain or launch.
Structured data
Product, breadcrumb, and organization schema rebuilt so rich results keep showing in search.
Performance
Fast, crawlable pages on Cloudflare — Core Web Vitals matter for rankings and we build for them from the start.
Running on Shopify or BigCommerce today?
The clock is ticking. Let's protect your traffic and talk before your store gets suspended.
Payment processing
Connections to processors who understand vape
Payment is the hardest part of running a vape business online. Standard gateways won't touch ENDS. We have established relationships with high-risk payment processors and can get you connected.
High-risk expertise
Processors experienced with ENDS, e-liquids, and vape hardware — not generic gateways that will freeze your account.
Integrated checkout
Payment flows built into your storefront from day one, not bolted on as an afterthought.
Backup options
Multiple processor relationships so a single provider change doesn't take your store offline.
FAQ
Common questions about ENDS commerce migration
Answers for vape merchants leaving Shopify, BigCommerce, and other hosted platforms.
Why is Shopify banning vape and ENDS stores?
Shopify is prohibiting the sale of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) — including e-cigarettes, e-liquids, vaporizers, parts, and refills — due to changes in legal restrictions. Merchants must remove ENDS products by July 8, 2026 or face product suspension and possible store termination.
What is ENDS Commerce?
ENDS Commerce is a service of Acceloris LLC that builds and migrates open-source e-commerce sites for vape and ENDS merchants. We specialize in wholesale, retail, and combined B2B/B2C stores that cannot be deplatformed by hosted SaaS terms-of-service changes.
Will I lose my SEO rankings when I migrate off Shopify?
Not if migration is done correctly — and that is part of every ENDS Commerce build. We map existing indexed URLs, implement 301 redirects, preserve title tags and meta descriptions, rebuild structured data, submit sitemaps, and reconfigure Google Search Console so organic traffic and link equity carry over to your new open-source store.
Can you migrate my store from Shopify or BigCommerce?
Yes. We audit your catalog, customers, orders, integrations, and SEO footprint; build on an open-source platform you control; and migrate data with minimal downtime. We handle redirects, metadata, age verification, payment routing, and shipping rules.
What e-commerce platforms do you build on?
We deploy MedusaJS, Vectis Commerce, and WooCommerce depending on your needs. All are open source — you own the code, data, and hosting. Vectis is recommended for enterprise B2B and B2C on one engine.
Do you help with vape payment processing?
Yes. ENDS is a high-risk category and most standard gateways will not onboard vape merchants. We connect you with payment processors and gateways experienced in ENDS, including Authorize.net, NMI, and other high-risk providers.
Do you integrate with order platforms and ERPs?
Yes. We integrate with order management and fulfillment platforms such as Pipe17 and Openship, and ERP systems including Odoo, Acumatica, and NetSuite as part of custom builds.
Who is behind ENDS Commerce?
ENDS Commerce is a team-led practice of Acceloris LLC. Mr. Deatherage (Philip N. Deatherage) founded the company and leads the team — developers, integrators, and compliance specialists with 30+ years of combined e-commerce experience. The team has built PACT Act compliance, vape excise tax engines, and ENDS-specific features since 2012.
Do you build vape-specific compliance features?
Yes. Our team builds PACT Act compliance workflows, multi-jurisdiction excise tax calculation, age verification, state and local shipping restrictions, wholesale license verification, and product classification for nicotine content and volume — features generic e-commerce platforms do not include.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote questionnaire at endscommerce.com — include your platform, SKU count, business model (wholesale, retail, or both), timeline, and integration needs. We typically respond within one business day with a tailored proposal.
Get started
Let's build your next ENDS store before the deadline
Want an accurate proposal fast? Use the quote questionnaire — it helps us recommend the right platform, scope migration work, and estimate timeline and cost.
- Tailored platform recommendation (Vectis, MedusaJS, or WooCommerce)
- Migration timeline based on your catalog size
- SEO preservation plan (redirects, metadata, sitemaps)
- Payment processing guidance for ENDS merchants
Prefer email? Write to hello@endscommerce.com
The more we know upfront, the faster we can scope your project and send an accurate proposal — often within one business day.