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Rules for sellersLearn what items you can sell, what's allowed in your listing, and other guidelines for selling
Rules for buyersBuyers have obligations too. Be sure to bid responsibly, always pay for purchases, and follow our buyer guidelines
Rules for everyoneThese policies apply to all eBay members
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Invalid bid retraction policyDid you bid on an item by mistake? Learn when you're allowed to cancel a bid
Unpaid item policyWe require buyers to pay for items that they commit to purchase
Rules about FeedbackOur guidelines are designed to encourage open and honest Feedback about your experience with a member
Prohibited and restricted items overviewBefore listing an item, make sure it's allowed on eBay. Get an overview of items that are prohibited or subject to restrictions, or click a link below to learn about items we're frequently asked about.
- Adults only
- Alcohol
- Animals and wildlife products
- Drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Firearms, weapons and knives
- Hazardous, restricted, or regulated items
- Offensive material
- Replica, counterfeit items and unauthorised copies
- Tobacco
These guidelines cover how you describe your item, what you can include in your listing, and other listing practices
Seller performanceWhen selling an item, buyer satisfaction is important. Learn about our requirements for seller performance and what you can do to stay in compliance
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Reporting inappropriate trading behaviorFind out what we can investigate and the actions we'll take
Guidelines for creating legally compliant listingsThese general guidelines can help you create listings that are legal and don't infringe the intellectual property rights of others
Appealing an unpaid itemFind out how to appeal an unpaid item
Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.