Prohibited Items List

Prohibited Items List

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October 1, 2026
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This Prohibited Items List forms part of the SoldSafe Terms and is the list referred to in Section 5 (Prohibited Items) of those Terms. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this list have the meaning given to them in the Terms.

The following items may not be listed, sold, or purchased through SoldSafe. This list applies to both Buyers and Sellers. Knowingly attempting to buy or sell a prohibited item is a violation of the Terms and may result in account suspension or permanent ban.

1. Illegal & Counterfeit Goods

  • Items that are illegal to sell, or that are otherwise prohibited from sale, under applicable federal, state, or local law in the Buyer's or Seller's jurisdiction
  • Counterfeit, replica, or pirated goods (including fake branded items and IP-infringing products)
  • Stolen property or property with removed/altered serial numbers

2. Weapons, Ammunition & Explosives

  • Firearms, firearm parts, and firearm accessories
  • Ammunition, clips, cartridges, and reloading materials
  • Explosives, fireworks, and incendiary devices
  • BB guns, pellet guns, stun guns, tasers, and pepper spray
  • Knives marketed as weapons (switchblades, butterfly knives, throwing knives, concealed knives)
  • Swords, machetes, and similar bladed weapons
  • Any other weapon, or weapon part or accessory, that requires a license or permit to own, possess, or transfer

3. Drugs, Tobacco & Alcohol

  • Illegal drugs, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia
  • Prescription medications and prescription medical devices
  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vapes, and vaping accessories

4. Adult & Explicit Content

  • Pornographic or sexually explicit material
  • Sex toys and fetish-related items
  • Items promoting sexual services

5. Hazardous Materials

  • Chemicals, biological agents, radiological materials, or any HAZMAT items
  • Flammable or toxic substances (including gas canisters)
  • Refrigerants and cooling agents
  • Pesticides, herbicides, and poisons

6. Human & Animal Products

  • Human body parts, fluids, or remains
  • Animal parts or products derived from endangered/protected species (e.g., ivory, exotic skins prohibited by CITES)
  • Live animals, other than equestrian animals (see the exception below)

Equestrian animals — exception. The prohibition on live animals does not apply to equestrian animals. Horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules may be listed, sold, and purchased through SoldSafe, provided that:

  • the sale complies with all applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not limited to any licensing, registration, health-certification, and transport requirements;
  • the listing accurately describes the animal's age, breed, sex, health, and any known condition, injury, or behavioral issue, in accordance with Section 4 of the Terms; and
  • the animal is not an endangered or protected species, and is not a wild or feral animal.

7. Food, Cosmetics & Health Products

  • Food and beverages of any kind
  • Used cosmetics or cosmetics not in original sealed packaging
  • Vitamins, dietary supplements, and non-prescription health products
  • Homemade cosmetics without proper labeling
  • Sanitary and hygiene products (unless new and sealed)

8. Financial Instruments & Documents

  • Currency (counterfeit or real), cryptocurrency wallets, financial instruments
  • Government-issued documents, IDs, licenses, or badges
  • Gift cards, event tickets, lottery tickets, or sweepstakes entries
  • Food stamps, WIC vouchers, or government assistance instruments

9. Recalled & Unsafe Products

  • Products recalled by manufacturers or regulatory authorities
  • Items flagged as unsafe by consumer protection agencies

10. Services, Digital Goods & Intangibles

  • Services of any kind (SoldSafe is for tangible goods only)
  • Digital media, software keys, e-books, or digital subscriptions
  • NFTs, digital currencies, or virtual goods

11. Exploitation & Harmful Content

  • Items that facilitate or promote human exploitation, trafficking, or child endangerment
  • Items promoting hate, violence, terrorism, or discrimination
  • Nazi, fascist, or extremist memorabilia and symbols

12. Restricted Electronics

  • Jailbroken or rooted devices that bypass manufacturer security
  • Blacklisted, finance-blocked, or activation-locked mobile devices
  • Devices with swollen or damaged batteries
  • Radar or frequency jamming devices

SoldSafe reserves the right to update this Prohibited Items List at any time. If you are unsure whether your item is permitted, contact SoldSafe either through our support function in the app or at support@soldsafe.com.

This Prohibited Items List forms part of the SoldSafe Terms and is the list referred to in Section 5 (Prohibited Items) of those Terms. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this list have the meaning given to them in the Terms.

The following items may not be listed, sold, or purchased through SoldSafe. This list applies to both Buyers and Sellers. Knowingly attempting to buy or sell a prohibited item is a violation of the Terms and may result in account suspension or permanent ban.

1. Illegal & Counterfeit Goods

  • Items that are illegal to sell, or that are otherwise prohibited from sale, under applicable federal, state, or local law in the Buyer's or Seller's jurisdiction
  • Counterfeit, replica, or pirated goods (including fake branded items and IP-infringing products)
  • Stolen property or property with removed/altered serial numbers

2. Weapons, Ammunition & Explosives

  • Firearms, firearm parts, and firearm accessories
  • Ammunition, clips, cartridges, and reloading materials
  • Explosives, fireworks, and incendiary devices
  • BB guns, pellet guns, stun guns, tasers, and pepper spray
  • Knives marketed as weapons (switchblades, butterfly knives, throwing knives, concealed knives)
  • Swords, machetes, and similar bladed weapons
  • Any other weapon, or weapon part or accessory, that requires a license or permit to own, possess, or transfer

3. Drugs, Tobacco & Alcohol

  • Illegal drugs, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia
  • Prescription medications and prescription medical devices
  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vapes, and vaping accessories

4. Adult & Explicit Content

  • Pornographic or sexually explicit material
  • Sex toys and fetish-related items
  • Items promoting sexual services

5. Hazardous Materials

  • Chemicals, biological agents, radiological materials, or any HAZMAT items
  • Flammable or toxic substances (including gas canisters)
  • Refrigerants and cooling agents
  • Pesticides, herbicides, and poisons

6. Human & Animal Products

  • Human body parts, fluids, or remains
  • Animal parts or products derived from endangered/protected species (e.g., ivory, exotic skins prohibited by CITES)
  • Live animals, other than equestrian animals (see the exception below)

Equestrian animals — exception. The prohibition on live animals does not apply to equestrian animals. Horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules may be listed, sold, and purchased through SoldSafe, provided that:

  • the sale complies with all applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not limited to any licensing, registration, health-certification, and transport requirements;
  • the listing accurately describes the animal's age, breed, sex, health, and any known condition, injury, or behavioral issue, in accordance with Section 4 of the Terms; and
  • the animal is not an endangered or protected species, and is not a wild or feral animal.

7. Food, Cosmetics & Health Products

  • Food and beverages of any kind
  • Used cosmetics or cosmetics not in original sealed packaging
  • Vitamins, dietary supplements, and non-prescription health products
  • Homemade cosmetics without proper labeling
  • Sanitary and hygiene products (unless new and sealed)

8. Financial Instruments & Documents

  • Currency (counterfeit or real), cryptocurrency wallets, financial instruments
  • Government-issued documents, IDs, licenses, or badges
  • Gift cards, event tickets, lottery tickets, or sweepstakes entries
  • Food stamps, WIC vouchers, or government assistance instruments

9. Recalled & Unsafe Products

  • Products recalled by manufacturers or regulatory authorities
  • Items flagged as unsafe by consumer protection agencies

10. Services, Digital Goods & Intangibles

  • Services of any kind (SoldSafe is for tangible goods only)
  • Digital media, software keys, e-books, or digital subscriptions
  • NFTs, digital currencies, or virtual goods

11. Exploitation & Harmful Content

  • Items that facilitate or promote human exploitation, trafficking, or child endangerment
  • Items promoting hate, violence, terrorism, or discrimination
  • Nazi, fascist, or extremist memorabilia and symbols

12. Restricted Electronics

  • Jailbroken or rooted devices that bypass manufacturer security
  • Blacklisted, finance-blocked, or activation-locked mobile devices
  • Devices with swollen or damaged batteries
  • Radar or frequency jamming devices

SoldSafe reserves the right to update this Prohibited Items List at any time. If you are unsure whether your item is permitted, contact SoldSafe either through our support function in the app or at support@soldsafe.com.

This Prohibited Items List forms part of the SoldSafe Terms and is the list referred to in Section 5 (Prohibited Items) of those Terms. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this list have the meaning given to them in the Terms.

The following items may not be listed, sold, or purchased through SoldSafe. This list applies to both Buyers and Sellers. Knowingly attempting to buy or sell a prohibited item is a violation of the Terms and may result in account suspension or permanent ban.

1. Illegal & Counterfeit Goods

  • Items that are illegal to sell, or that are otherwise prohibited from sale, under applicable federal, state, or local law in the Buyer's or Seller's jurisdiction
  • Counterfeit, replica, or pirated goods (including fake branded items and IP-infringing products)
  • Stolen property or property with removed/altered serial numbers

2. Weapons, Ammunition & Explosives

  • Firearms, firearm parts, and firearm accessories
  • Ammunition, clips, cartridges, and reloading materials
  • Explosives, fireworks, and incendiary devices
  • BB guns, pellet guns, stun guns, tasers, and pepper spray
  • Knives marketed as weapons (switchblades, butterfly knives, throwing knives, concealed knives)
  • Swords, machetes, and similar bladed weapons
  • Any other weapon, or weapon part or accessory, that requires a license or permit to own, possess, or transfer

3. Drugs, Tobacco & Alcohol

  • Illegal drugs, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia
  • Prescription medications and prescription medical devices
  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vapes, and vaping accessories

4. Adult & Explicit Content

  • Pornographic or sexually explicit material
  • Sex toys and fetish-related items
  • Items promoting sexual services

5. Hazardous Materials

  • Chemicals, biological agents, radiological materials, or any HAZMAT items
  • Flammable or toxic substances (including gas canisters)
  • Refrigerants and cooling agents
  • Pesticides, herbicides, and poisons

6. Human & Animal Products

  • Human body parts, fluids, or remains
  • Animal parts or products derived from endangered/protected species (e.g., ivory, exotic skins prohibited by CITES)
  • Live animals, other than equestrian animals (see the exception below)

Equestrian animals — exception. The prohibition on live animals does not apply to equestrian animals. Horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules may be listed, sold, and purchased through SoldSafe, provided that:

  • the sale complies with all applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not limited to any licensing, registration, health-certification, and transport requirements;
  • the listing accurately describes the animal's age, breed, sex, health, and any known condition, injury, or behavioral issue, in accordance with Section 4 of the Terms; and
  • the animal is not an endangered or protected species, and is not a wild or feral animal.

7. Food, Cosmetics & Health Products

  • Food and beverages of any kind
  • Used cosmetics or cosmetics not in original sealed packaging
  • Vitamins, dietary supplements, and non-prescription health products
  • Homemade cosmetics without proper labeling
  • Sanitary and hygiene products (unless new and sealed)

8. Financial Instruments & Documents

  • Currency (counterfeit or real), cryptocurrency wallets, financial instruments
  • Government-issued documents, IDs, licenses, or badges
  • Gift cards, event tickets, lottery tickets, or sweepstakes entries
  • Food stamps, WIC vouchers, or government assistance instruments

9. Recalled & Unsafe Products

  • Products recalled by manufacturers or regulatory authorities
  • Items flagged as unsafe by consumer protection agencies

10. Services, Digital Goods & Intangibles

  • Services of any kind (SoldSafe is for tangible goods only)
  • Digital media, software keys, e-books, or digital subscriptions
  • NFTs, digital currencies, or virtual goods

11. Exploitation & Harmful Content

  • Items that facilitate or promote human exploitation, trafficking, or child endangerment
  • Items promoting hate, violence, terrorism, or discrimination
  • Nazi, fascist, or extremist memorabilia and symbols

12. Restricted Electronics

  • Jailbroken or rooted devices that bypass manufacturer security
  • Blacklisted, finance-blocked, or activation-locked mobile devices
  • Devices with swollen or damaged batteries
  • Radar or frequency jamming devices

SoldSafe reserves the right to update this Prohibited Items List at any time. If you are unsure whether your item is permitted, contact SoldSafe either through our support function in the app or at support@soldsafe.com.

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