Prohibited Items Policy
To maintain a safe and legal marketplace, certain items are prohibited from being sold on Marketly. Please review this policy carefully before listing any products.
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Restricted Items (Allowed with Conditions)
The following items may be sold on Marketly but require special documentation, permits, or compliance with specific regulations:
Handmade crafts with natural materials
Must comply with CITES regulations and have proper documentation
Example: Wood carvings, basket weaving materials
Agricultural products
Must have proper phytosanitary certificates and comply with import/export regulations
Example: Seeds, plants, dried herbs
Traditional medicines
Must not make false health claims and comply with traditional medicine regulations
Example: Herbal remedies, traditional healing products
Educational materials
Must respect copyright laws and be legally obtained
Example: Study guides, educational worksheets
Collectible items
Must be authentic and not violate intellectual property rights
Example: Vintage items, collectible memorabilia
How to Report Prohibited Items
If you encounter a prohibited item on Marketly, please report it immediately using the following process:
Identify Violation
Identify the prohibited item or policy violation
Gather Evidence
Take screenshots and gather supporting evidence
Submit Report
Use our reporting form to submit detailed information
Investigation
Our team investigates the report (24-48 hours)
Action Taken
Appropriate action is taken based on investigation
Consequences of Policy Violations
First Offense
- Listing removal
- Warning notification
- Educational resources provided
- Temporary selling restrictions (7 days)
Repeat Offense
- All listings removed
- Account suspension (30 days)
- Required policy training
- Deposit withholding
Serious Violation
- Permanent account termination
- Funds withheld
- Legal reporting
- IP address ban
Legal Compliance
All sellers must comply with Zambian laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
- Consumer Protection Act
- Intellectual Property Laws
- Import/Export Regulations
- Health and Safety Standards
- Data Protection Regulations
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Questions About Compliance?
Our compliance team is here to help you understand what can and cannot be sold on our platform.
Policy Updates
Last Updated
March 17, 2026
Notification
Sellers are notified 30 days before major policy changes
Important Disclaimer
Seller Responsibility
Sellers are solely responsible for ensuring their listings comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and platform policies. This list is not exhaustive and may be updated at any time.
- Ignorance of the policy is not an excuse
- Each seller must conduct their own due diligence
- Local laws may have additional restrictions
- When in doubt, don't list the item
Platform Authority
Marketly reserves the right to:
- Remove any listing at any time without notice
- Suspend or terminate accounts for policy violations
- Withhold funds from prohibited sales
- Cooperate with law enforcement agencies
- Update this policy without prior notice
By using Marketly, you agree to comply with this Prohibited Items Policy and all other platform policies.
Last updated: March 17, 2026