1. Accuracy and Authenticity of Listings
Every classified listing must include:
- A truthful, descriptive title and comprehensive condition report.
- An authentic, non-misleading selling price.
- Accurate selection of category and subcategory.
- Genuine photographs taken by the seller showing actual item condition.
- Transparent disclosure of defects, scratches, wear, or missing parts.
2. Photo and Media Requirements
Allowed:
High-resolution real-world photos taken by the seller displaying the item in good lighting.
Not Allowed:
- Stock manufacturer images representing used or damaged goods.
- Photos containing watermarks, marketing logos, or third-party website links.
- Explicit, sexually suggestive, or violent graphics.
- QR codes, barcode links, or hidden external routing URLs.
3. Prohibited Goods & Services
- Firearms, ammo, gun parts, suppressors, or explosive material.
- Controlled pharmaceuticals, prescription drugs, or illegal substances.
- Counterfeit luxury merchandise, pirated software, or cracked media.
- Stolen merchandise, government IDs, badges, or forged titles.
- Adult services, massage escort listings, or adult novelties.
- Predatory payday loans, cryptocurrency speculation schemes, or MLM recruitment.
4. Duplicate & Spam Listings
- Do not post duplicate listings for the same item across multiple categories or cities.
- No keyword stuffing (inserting unrelated brand names to manipulate search filters).
- No placeholder ads with zero description or dummy text.
- Use the "Bump" feature to refresh active listings rather than reposting the same item.
5. Communication Standards
- Communicate respectfully with all prospective buyers and sellers.
- Respond in a timely manner to inquiries or mark items as Sold once finalized.
- Do not solicit users with unsolicited commercial offers or unrelated products.
6. Compliance & Sanctions
Listings in violation will be deleted without prior notice. Sellers who repeatedly disregard posting rules will have their posting privileges revoked and their accounts blocked.