{ "batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_marketplace_etsy_adult", "category": "Business", "title": "Etsy: prohibited items, worn clothing, and adult content policies", "summary": "Etsy explicitly prohibits fetishized items such as intimately used worn underwear, alongside pornographic material and adult services.", "body": "Etsy explicitly prohibits fetishized items such as intimately used worn underwear, alongside pornographic material and adult services.\n\nWhat Etsy Legal Policy actually says:\n\n“We also prohibit: - Selling or advertising sexual services, such as: - Fetishized items (e.g. items that have been intimately used by a specific individual, such as worn underwear or other clothing)”\n\nNote: Explicit ban on worn fetish items.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/adult-nudity-and-sexual-content/1269612959532", "last_verified": "2026-09-02", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy Legal Policy", "evidence_quote": "We also prohibit: - Selling or advertising sexual services, such as: - Fetishized items (e.g. items that have been intimately used by a specific individual, such as worn underwear or other clothing)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "prohibited items, worn clothing, and adult content policies", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global marketplace", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_etsy_prohibited_zero_tolerance", "category": "Business", "title": "Etsy: Consequence for selling prohibited items", "summary": "Etsy has a zero tolerance policy for certain prohibited items and sellers found to violate it can be subject to immediate account suspension or termination.", "body": "Etsy has a zero tolerance policy for certain prohibited items and sellers found to violate it can be subject to immediate account suspension or termination.\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“We have a zero tolerance policy for prohibited items, particularly those that promote, support or glorify hatred, those that promote, support or glorify violence, or are unlawful. Sellers deemed to violate this policy can be subject to immediate account suspension or termination, in accordance with our Terms of Use.”\n\nNote: Page also states 'Violating this policy may result in the member's selling privileges being suspended and/or terminated.' Accessed via Wayback Machine capture 2026-08-22 (web.archive.org/web/20260822032145/https://www.etsy.com/legal/prohibited) because direct fetch returned HTTP 403. Page states 'This policy was updated on August 11, 2026 with changes to Section 2.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/prohibited/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "We have a zero tolerance policy for prohibited items, particularly those that promote, support or glorify hatred, those that promote, support or glorify violence, or are unlawful. Sellers deemed to violate this policy can be subject to immediate account suspension or termination, in accordance with our Terms of Use.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Consequence for selling prohibited items", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Etsy global Prohibited Items Policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_etsy_human_body_parts_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Etsy: Prohibition of human remains and body parts", "summary": "Etsy prohibits human remains, products, or parts from the human body, with exceptions for teeth, nails, hair, and non-consumable items made with breast-milk.", "body": "Etsy prohibits human remains, products, or parts from the human body, with exceptions for teeth, nails, hair, and non-consumable items made with breast-milk.\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Human remains, products, or parts from the human body // Exceptions: Teeth, nails, hair, and non-consumable items made with breast-milk”\n\nNote: Under Section 2 'Animal Products and Human Body Parts and Fluids'. Accessed via Wayback Machine capture 2026-08-22. Etsy's Prohibited Items page contains no clause explicitly mentioning used underwear.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/prohibited/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Human remains, products, or parts from the human body // Exceptions: Teeth, nails, hair, and non-consumable items made with breast-milk", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Prohibition of human remains and body parts", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_etsy_nudity_sexual_content_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Etsy: Prohibition of pornography, sexual services and certain adult toys", "summary": "Etsy prohibits pornography, sexual services, illegal or exploitative items, and some types of adult toys; some adult nudity is permitted with obscured photos.", "body": "Etsy prohibits pornography, sexual services, illegal or exploitative items, and some types of adult toys; some adult nudity is permitted with obscured photos.\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“We prohibit pornography, sexual services, illegal or exploitative items, and some types of adult toys. In some cases, adult nudity is permitted, though we require some photos to be obscured as a heads-up to people who may not want to see this type of content.”\n\nNote: Under Section 7 'Nudity and Sexual Content'. Accessed via Wayback Machine capture 2026-08-22.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/prohibited/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "We prohibit pornography, sexual services, illegal or exploitative items, and some types of adult toys. In some cases, adult nudity is permitted, though we require some photos to be obscured as a heads-up to people who may not want to see this type of content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Prohibition of pornography, sexual services and certain adult toys", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_ebay_used_clothing_underwear_ban", "category": "Business", "title": "EBay: Prohibition of used underwear and socks plus enforcement consequence", "summary": "eBay does not allow used underwear or socks to be listed, even if clean; bras are not considered underwear, and violations can lead to listing removal, warnings, activity restriction, or account suspension.", "body": "eBay does not allow used underwear or socks to be listed, even if clean; bras are not considered underwear, and violations can lead to listing removal, warnings, activity restriction, or account suspension.\n\nWhat eBay Inc. actually says:\n\n“Used underwear and socks are not allowed, even if they are clean. Examples include boxer shorts, panties, briefs, diapers, and athletic supporters. Bras are not considered underwear // 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.”\n\nNote: Page has no visible publication date.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/used-clothing-policy?id=4281", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "eBay Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Used underwear and socks are not allowed, even if they are clean. Examples include boxer shorts, panties, briefs, diapers, and athletic supporters. Bras are not considered underwear // 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.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "eBay", "topic": "Prohibition of used underwear and socks plus enforcement consequence", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "eBay UK page carries the same clause (using 'nappies' instead of 'diapers').", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_ebay_used_clothing_fetishisation_ban", "category": "Business", "title": "EBay: Ban on wording or images that fetishise used clothing", "summary": "eBay prohibits listings for used clothing from including language or images that fetishise the item, such as statements about the person modeling the item.", "body": "eBay prohibits listings for used clothing from including language or images that fetishise the item, such as statements about the person modeling the item.\n\nWhat eBay Inc. actually says:\n\n“Listings for used clothing can’t include language or images that fetishize the item, such as statements about the person modeling the item”\n\nNote: US page uses 'fetishize'/'modeling'; eBay UK variant reads 'fetishise'/'modelling'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/used-clothing-policy?id=4281", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "eBay Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Listings for used clothing can’t include language or images that fetishize the item, such as statements about the person modeling the item", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "eBay", "topic": "Ban on wording or images that fetishise used clothing", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_ebay_adult_items_nudity_definition", "category": "Business", "title": "EBay: Definition of nudity and restriction of sexually oriented adult material", "summary": "eBay defines nudity as showing any part of male or female genitalia, anus, or female breasts where the areola or nipple is visible, and sexually explicit material is not allowed; sex toys are restricted to the Sexual Wellness category.", "body": "eBay defines nudity as showing any part of male or female genitalia, anus, or female breasts where the areola or nipple is visible, and sexually explicit material is not allowed; sex toys are restricted to the Sexual Wellness category.\n\nWhat eBay Inc. actually says:\n\n“eBay defines nudity as showing any part of male or female genitalia, anus, or female breasts where the areola or nipple is visible. // Sex toys and sex accessories can be listed in the Health & Beauty > Health Care > Sexual Wellness categories, and must follow these guidelines: Sellers must be pre-approved. Seller accounts are automatically reviewed for pre-approval at the time of attempting to list in these categories; Items must be new and in the original packaging; Listings must not include images of nudity or sexual content”\n\nNote: US policy page is titled 'Adult items policy'. Also states 'Although most adult-only items are prohibited, listings that show nudity are allowed in limited situations when they follow the guidelines below.' Considered nudity also includes see-through/very tight modeled clothing, male erections even when clothed, and people engaged in sexual contact or activity.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/restricted-adult-items-policy?id=4278", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "eBay Inc.", "evidence_quote": "eBay defines nudity as showing any part of male or female genitalia, anus, or female breasts where the areola or nipple is visible. // Sex toys and sex accessories can be listed in the Health & Beauty > Health Care > Sexual Wellness categories, and must follow these guidelines: Sellers must be pre-approved. Seller accounts are automatically reviewed for pre-approval at the time of attempting to list in these categories; Items must be new and in the original packaging; Listings must not include images of nudity or sexual content", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "eBay", "topic": "Definition of nudity and restriction of sexually oriented adult material", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_depop_unwashed_underwear_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Depop: Prohibition of listings for unclean or unwashed underwear", "summary": "Depop lists 'Listings for unclean and/or unwashed underwear, including listings that imply the condition of the item is unwashed' under its prohibited ADULT-ONLY MATERIAL AND NUDITY category.", "body": "Depop lists 'Listings for unclean and/or unwashed underwear, including listings that imply the condition of the item is unwashed' under its prohibited ADULT-ONLY MATERIAL AND NUDITY category.\n\nWhat Depop actually says:\n\n“Listings for unclean and/or unwashed underwear, including listings that imply the condition of the item is unwashed”\n\nNote: Page states 'Last Update: May 2025'. Clause appears under the 'ADULT-ONLY MATERIAL AND NUDITY' heading.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://depophelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360001792167-What-are-Depop-s-prohibited-items", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Depop", "evidence_quote": "Listings for unclean and/or unwashed underwear, including listings that imply the condition of the item is unwashed", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Depop", "topic": "Prohibition of listings for unclean or unwashed underwear", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Depop app, international", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_depop_human_body_parts_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Depop: Prohibition of human body parts", "summary": "Depop prohibits human body parts including organs, bones, teeth, blood, bodily fluids, waste products, sperm and eggs; hair pieces and wigs made from human hair are allowed.", "body": "Depop prohibits human body parts including organs, bones, teeth, blood, bodily fluids, waste products, sperm and eggs; hair pieces and wigs made from human hair are allowed.\n\nWhat Depop actually says:\n\n“Human body parts including, but not limited to: organs, bones, teeth, blood, bodily fluids, waste products, sperm and eggs”\n\nNote: Under 'HUMAN REMAINS, HUMAN ORGANS AND BODY PARTS' heading. Allowed: 'Hair pieces, extensions and wigs made from human hair.' Page states 'Last Update: May 2025'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://depophelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360001792167-What-are-Depop-s-prohibited-items", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Depop", "evidence_quote": "Human body parts including, but not limited to: organs, bones, teeth, blood, bodily fluids, waste products, sperm and eggs", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Depop", "topic": "Prohibition of human body parts", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_depop_adult_toys_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Depop: Prohibition of adult toys used for sexual purposes", "summary": "Depop prohibits adult toys and related accessories that are used for sexual purposes.", "body": "Depop prohibits adult toys and related accessories that are used for sexual purposes.\n\nWhat Depop actually says:\n\n“Adult toys and related accessories that are used for sexual purposes”\n\nNote: Under 'ADULT-ONLY MATERIAL AND NUDITY' heading. Page states 'Last Update: May 2025'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://depophelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360001792167-What-are-Depop-s-prohibited-items", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Depop", "evidence_quote": "Adult toys and related accessories that are used for sexual purposes", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Depop", "topic": "Prohibition of adult toys used for sexual purposes", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_depop_enforcement_consequence", "category": "Business", "title": "Depop: Consequences for policy violations", "summary": "Depop may remove an item from the marketplace, record a policy violation against the user's account, send a warning, provide educational content, or temporarily or permanently suspend an account.", "body": "Depop may remove an item from the marketplace, record a policy violation against the user's account, send a warning, provide educational content, or temporarily or permanently suspend an account.\n\nWhat Depop actually says:\n\n“If we determine that content shared by a user violates Depop’s policies, the enforcement action we take will vary based on the nature of the violation. For example, we may remove an item from the marketplace, record a policy violation against the user’s account, send a warning, provide a user with educational content, or temporarily or permanently suspend an account.”\n\nNote: From Depop Help Centre 'Content Moderation at Depop'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://depophelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/22567808120593-Content-Moderation-at-Depop", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Depop", "evidence_quote": "If we determine that content shared by a user violates Depop’s policies, the enforcement action we take will vary based on the nature of the violation. For example, we may remove an item from the marketplace, record a policy violation against the user’s account, send a warning, provide a user with educational content, or temporarily or permanently suspend an account.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Depop", "topic": "Consequences for policy violations", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_mercari_soiled_underwear_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Mercari: Prohibition of items soiled with human materials including used underwear", "summary": "Mercari prohibits humans, human body parts, organs, cells, blood, body fluids, and items that are soiled with human materials, such as used underwear.", "body": "Mercari prohibits humans, human body parts, organs, cells, blood, body fluids, and items that are soiled with human materials, such as used underwear.\n\nWhat Mercari, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Humans, human body parts, organs, cells, blood, body fluids, and items that are soiled with human materials such as used underwear”\n\nNote: Identical clause appears on Mercari's US account/policies version of the page. Page footer lists update dates 11/12/2021, 6/09/2020, 3/17/2020, 12/17/2019, 1/27/2018 with ambiguous ordering; published_on left null.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/topics/listing/policies/prohibited-items/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Mercari, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Humans, human body parts, organs, cells, blood, body fluids, and items that are soiled with human materials such as used underwear", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Mercari", "topic": "Prohibition of items soiled with human materials including used underwear", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_mercari_explicit_items_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Mercari: Prohibition of pornographic materials, sex toys and fetish items", "summary": "Mercari prohibits pornographic or obscene materials and sexually related items such as sex toys and fetish items.", "body": "Mercari prohibits pornographic or obscene materials and sexually related items such as sex toys and fetish items.\n\nWhat Mercari, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Explicit items: Pornographic or obscene materials; Sexually related items such as sex toys and fetish items”\n\nNote: The page renders the two items as separate bullets under the heading 'Explicit items'. published_on left null (see preceding record).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/topics/listing/policies/prohibited-items/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Mercari, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Explicit items: Pornographic or obscene materials; Sexually related items such as sex toys and fetish items", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Mercari", "topic": "Prohibition of pornographic materials, sex toys and fetish items", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_mercari_enforcement_consequence", "category": "Business", "title": "Mercari: Consequences for listing prohibited items", "summary": "If Mercari determines a listing violates policy it may remove the listing and cancel related transactions, up to and including termination or suspension of the account.", "body": "If Mercari determines a listing violates policy it may remove the listing and cancel related transactions, up to and including termination or suspension of the account.\n\nWhat Mercari, Inc. actually says:\n\n“If Mercari determines that a listing is in violation or is otherwise inappropriate Mercari may, at its discretion, remove the listing and cancel any related transactions up to and including termination or suspension.”\n\nNote: Mercari help article 'Why did I receive a warning?' adds: 'Warnings may also include temporary suspensions, account restrictions, or termination depending on the severity of the warning or number of prior warnings received.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/topics/listing/policies/prohibited-items/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Mercari, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "If Mercari determines that a listing is in violation or is otherwise inappropriate Mercari may, at its discretion, remove the listing and cancel any related transactions up to and including termination or suspension.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Mercari", "topic": "Consequences for listing prohibited items", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_poshmark_used_undergarments_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Poshmark: Prohibition of used underwear and bodysuits", "summary": "Poshmark does not support the sale of used underwear, bodysuits, etc.", "body": "Poshmark does not support the sale of used underwear, bodysuits, etc.\n\nWhat Poshmark, Inc. actually says:\n\n“USED UNDERGARMENTS — Used underwear, bodysuits, etc.”\n\nNote: Published on Poshmark's official blog. The official Prohibited Items Policy document itself could not be rendered for verbatim quoting (see could_not_verify); the Terms of Service incorporate it by reference: 'Poshmark prohibits the listing or sale of any item that is described in our Prohibited Items Policy (which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement), including items that are illegal to sell or violate the rights of third parties such as counterfeit items.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://blog.poshmark.com/what-you-can-and-cant-sell-on-poshmark/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Poshmark, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "USED UNDERGARMENTS — Used underwear, bodysuits, etc.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Poshmark", "topic": "Prohibition of used underwear and bodysuits", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Poshmark operates in the US and Canada", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r07_marketplace_refusals_poshmark_community_guidelines_consequence", "category": "Business", "title": "Poshmark: Consequences for Community Guidelines violations and ban on sexually explicit content", "summary": "Violations of Poshmark's Community Guidelines may result in deleted content, removal of listings, or restrictions to the account, and Poshmark does not allow sexually explicit, hateful or excessively violent content.", "body": "Violations of Poshmark's Community Guidelines may result in deleted content, removal of listings, or restrictions to the account, and Poshmark does not allow sexually explicit, hateful or excessively violent content.\n\nWhat Poshmark, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Violations of these Guidelines may result in deleted content, removal of listings or restrictions to your account. // Inclusivity is central to our community, so we do not allow behavior or content that is sexually explicit, hateful, or excessively violent. For more information on how we define these content categories, please see the Prohibited Items Policy.”\n\nNote: Community Guidelines form part of Poshmark's Terms of Service.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://poshmark.com/community_guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Poshmark, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Violations of these Guidelines may result in deleted content, removal of listings or restrictions to your account. // Inclusivity is central to our community, so we do not allow behavior or content that is sexually explicit, hateful, or excessively violent. For more information on how we define these content categories, please see the Prohibited Items Policy.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "07-marketplace-refusals", "subject": "Poshmark", "topic": "Consequences for Community Guidelines violations and ban on sexually explicit content", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }