Posting Rules

Follow these rules when posting ads on USDeclutter to ensure your listings remain active and visible.

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.