Content Policy

Clear guidelines on what you can and cannot post on USDeclutter to keep our marketplace safe and reliable.

1. Allowed Content

Users may post content that is:

  • Accurate, truthful, and relevant to the advertised product, job, or service.
  • Fully compliant with United States federal, state, and municipal regulations.
  • Transparent regarding pricing, item condition, flaws, and specifications.
  • Respectful and appropriate for community viewing.
  • Free of malicious payloads, phishing hooks, or deceptive misrepresentations.

2. Strictly Prohibited Content

  • Illegal items, stolen property, or counterfeit goods.
  • Firearms, weapon accessories, ammunition, silencers, or explosives.
  • Controlled substances, prescription medicines, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia.
  • Adult entertainment, sexually explicit imagery, escort services, or non-consensual content.
  • Hate speech, defamation, harassment, or discriminatory targeting of protected classes.
  • Graphic violence, animal cruelty, or gruesome imagery.
  • Multi-level marketing (MLM), pyramid schemes, predatory lending, or deceptive business opportunities.
  • Copyright, patent, or trademark infringing merchandise without authorization.

3. Restricted Content

  • Pets & Animals: Must strictly comply with local breeding and welfare statutes; commercial endangered species are prohibited.
  • Motor Vehicles: Must disclose valid vehicle identification number (VIN), mileage, and title status (clean, rebuilt, salvage).
  • Licensed Professional Services: Must accurately reflect licensing credentials in applicable jurisdictions.

4. User-Generated Content Standards

  • Content must be authored or owned by the posting user.
  • No impersonation of businesses, public figures, or third-party organizations.
  • No embedding of third-party personal contact information without express consent.
  • No external tracking pixels, redirect links, or unauthorized affiliate tags.

5. Photo & Media Guidelines

Allowed:

Original, clear photographs taken by the seller displaying the actual item in its current condition.

Not Allowed:

Stock images misleading buyers, intrusive promotional watermarks, copyrighted studio photography without license, or unrelated stock graphics.

6. Moderation & Sanctions

Listings failing to comply with our Content Policy are subject to immediate removal. Chronic or severe violations will result in permanent account termination and referral to regulatory or law enforcement authorities.