Acceptable Use Policy

1. Core rule

Use Your Shop Local lawfully, honestly, safely and respectfully. Do not use the Service to harm people, deceive users, evade the law or interfere with the platform.

2. You must not

• publish false, misleading, incomplete or impersonating content;
• sell stolen, counterfeit, recalled, unsafe or prohibited items;
• harass, threaten, stalk, discriminate against or exploit another person;
• publish intimate images, sexual content involving minors, extremist or terrorist content, or content encouraging serious harm;
• share another person’s private information without lawful authority;
• run scams, phishing, advance-fee fraud, fake-payment schemes or money laundering;
• send spam or use contact details for unrelated marketing;
• scrape, harvest, copy or bulk-download listings or personal data;
• upload malware, interfere with security, probe vulnerabilities or access administration without permission;
• create multiple identities to evade moderation or manipulate visibility;
• use automated tools in a way that overloads or abuses the Service;
• encourage an unlawful transaction or move a prohibited transaction off-platform.

3. Advert quality

Use a clear title, genuine recent photos and a fair description. State important defects, hazards, missing parts, age restrictions, recall information and whether safety instructions are included. Do not use keyword stuffing, unrelated branding or deceptive price formats.

4. Contact and meetings

Contact others only about the advertised item. Be punctual and respectful. Do not pressure anyone to reveal unnecessary personal data, pay by an unsafe method, enter a private location or continue a conversation after they ask you to stop.

5. Enforcement

We may reject or remove content, restrict access, preserve evidence, contact relevant authorities or take other proportionate action. Serious or repeated breaches may result in permanent exclusion.

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