Prohibited items
Policy version 1.0 · effective 6 Sep 2026
Subject to legal review. Marketplace payment protection is not a licensed escrow or banking service.
Subject to legal review
BuyerReq does not allow requests or offers for the categories below. This list is illustrative and subject to legal review and local law. When in doubt, do not list it.
Weapons and violence
Firearms, ammunition, explosives, illegal knives or weapons, and instructions primarily for violent crime.
Drugs and controlled substances
Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia intended for illicit use, and unauthorized prescription medicines.
Tobacco and vaping
Tobacco products, nicotine products, and vaping devices/liquids where restricted by applicable law or platform policy.
Animals and wildlife
Live animals, endangered species products, and illegal wildlife trade items.
Counterfeit and IP theft
Counterfeit goods, fake branded items, and material that primarily infringes trademarks or copyrights.
Stolen property
Stolen goods or items you do not have clear right to sell.
Adult and sexual content
Pornography and sexual services. Any sexual content involving minors is strictly prohibited and will be reported.
Credentials and access
Stolen accounts, login credentials, OTPs, identity documents for misuse, and hacking tools sold for unauthorized access.
Hazardous materials
Hazardous chemicals, unsafe batteries shipped improperly, and other hazmat that carriers or law restrict.
Financial and government abuse
Counterfeit currency, forged documents, government IDs for fraud, and similar instruments.
Other illegal or high-risk
Anything illegal under UAE law, the buyer/seller’s local law, or applicable export rules — including recalls that make resale unlawful.
Enforcement
We may remove listings/offers, cancel orders, suspend accounts, retain evidence, and report serious cases to authorities or payment partners. Repeat offenders are permanently banned.