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.
Shill bidding policyUnderstand why shill bidding is not allowed on eBay.
Avoiding eBay fees policyAvoiding fees on eBay – whether deliberately or by mistake – can invite fraud and risk.
Seller performance policyLearn about our policies for adjusting seller performance.
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.
Product safety guidance for sellers - opens in new window or tabEnsure your products comply with the applicable mandatory standards with guidance from government agencies on product safety laws and standards for US, UK, European and Australian sites.