The PUBNiTO Bookstore operates with different roles, each with its own set of responsibilities and access levels.
Owner
The owner is the individual who buys the bookstore from PUBNiTO and has the highest authority. They can assign administrators, set up vendors (booksellers), and have the power to deactivate or remove all roles or users. Roles other than the owner role cannot delete or deactivate the owner role within the system.
Administrator
Administrators are publishing admins. The owner assigns this role. They are second in command in the Publishing Panel and handle store management, but they can't access the Admin Console. They can do everything the owner can in the Publishing Panel, but they can't remove or deactivate the owner.
Vendor
Vendors are booksellers and can be defined by the owner or administrator. They can add or remove vendor assistants and manage their books, including entering metadata, setting prices, and more, like deciding which books appear on the platform as they are the book owner. Even so, the owner or administrator must approve the final book publication.
Vendor Assistant
Vendor assistants (defined by vendors) handle all the vendor tasks, except for editing vendor information or accessing financial reports. They can't delete or deactivate vendors.
Financial Assistant
The Financial Assistant has exclusive access to financial reports. This role cannot manage books, users, or vendors, nor can it access any other areas of the Publishing Panel or the Admin Console. This role is intended for individuals solely responsible for overseeing the bookstore's financial reporting.
User
Anyone who registers in the store is a user. Users can purchase and download books but only have access to the store and reader.
Comparison Table of Access Roles and Permissions in PUBNiTO
Reader | Store | Publishing Panel | Admin Console | |
Access | Access | Full Access | Access | Owner |
Access | Access | Full Access | No Access | Administrator |
Access | Access | Vendor Features | No Access | Vendor |
Access | Access | Limited Vendor Features | No Access | Vendor Assistant |
Access | Access | No Access | No Access | User |
FAQ(s)
1. What is the role of the Owner within PUBNiTO
Bookstore?
The Owner is the individual who purchases the bookstore
from PUBNiTO and holds the highest authority. They can assign administrators,
set up vendors, and have the power to deactivate or remove all roles or users.
Other roles cannot delete or deactivate the Owner within the system.
2. What are the responsibilities of an Administrator in
PUBNiTO Bookstore?
Administrators are appointed by the Owner and serve as
publishing admins. They are second in command in the Publishing Panel and
manage store operations. While they have similar abilities to the Owner within
the Publishing Panel, they cannot access the Admin Console or remove/deactivate
the Owner.
3. Who are the Vendors within the PUBNiTO Bookstore?
Vendors are booksellers designated by the Owner or
Administrator. They have the authority to manage their books, including
metadata entry, price setting, and book selection for the bookstore. However,
the final book publication requires approval from the Owner or Administrator.
4. What are the responsibilities of Vendor Assistants in
PUBNiTO Bookstore?
Vendor Assistants, defined by Vendors, handle various
tasks but cannot edit vendor information or access financial reports. They
cannot delete or deactivate vendors.
5. Who qualifies as a User in the PUBNiTO Bookstore?
Any individual registering in the store is a User. Users
can purchase and download books but are limited to interactions within the
store and reader sections.