We recommend that you learn about eBay's selling policies before you list an item. This helps you avoid accidentally breaking any rules. If you fail to follow the rules, to protect the integrity of our marketplace, we may take certain actions such as removing your listings or products and limiting your buying and selling privileges. For more details, please see the individual policy guidelines below.
Selling practices policyLearn the basic requirements for selling on eBay.
Seller protection policyLearn how we protect sellers on eBay.
Payment dispute seller protectionsLearn how we protect sellers if a buyer files a payment dispute.
Shill bidding policyUnderstand why shill bidding is not allowed on eBay.
eBay fee avoidance policyAvoiding fees on eBay – whether deliberately or by mistake – can invite fraud and risk.
Order cancellation policyLearn about when sellers can cancel an order.
Seller standards policyLearn about how we evaluate individual seller performance against our minimum requirements for sellers on eBay.
Service metrics policyLearn about how we benchmark your performance against other sellers with a similar selling profile.
Global seller performance policyLearn about how eBay's seller performance programs work when selling internationally.
Tax policyRead why sellers are responsible for paying all taxes associated with selling on eBay.
Intellectual property and the VeRO programFind out the kinds of copyrighted items you can – and can't – sell on eBay.
Prohibited and restricted itemsDiscover the items that are prohibited or restricted on our site.
Listing policiesLearn about our guidelines and policies when listing items.
International selling policyLearn about the rules you're subject to when you sell internationally on eBay.
Seller protections abuse policySellers may not misuse eBay seller protections. Sellers who don't follow this policy may lose their eligibility for protections.
Performance gaming policyWhen cancelling a transaction, sellers may not select a false reason in order to avoid transaction defects. Sellers must also use only valid, accurate tracking when sending items.
Top-Rated misrepresentation policyAdding eBay badges or making claims of account status in an item description is not allowed.
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.