Prohibited Contents

The list below details what can't be posted on Shopandsell. This includes emails and profile photos that can be explicit and we reserve the right to block them:

• Adult
  • Including pornography, nude photos, videos, articles, or erotic products
  • Including prostitution, escort, or accompanying services
• Alcohol
  • Including the delivery of alcohol and related beverages
  • Note: Selling empty bottles, labels, or caps as collectibles is permitted.
  • Note: Recruitment of personnel such as bartender, front desk, or salesman is permitted in the Jobs category.
• Baby Items Deemed Unsafe by Health 
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  • Baby Nests
  • Baby Walkers
  • Inclined sleepers (recalled or not) or products that could support inclined sleepers
  • Traditional Drop-Side Cribs
• Blood, Bodily Fluids, and Body Parts
  • Including organs
  • Including surrogacy, fertility, and donor requests (including sperm)
• Burglary and Auto Theft Tools
  • Including code grabbers and key fob programmers
• Cannabis and Cannabis-based Products
  • Including extracts, edibles, and oils
  • Including hookahs, pipes, bongs, and vaporizers
  • Cannabis promotional items/memorabilia
• Child Adoption services (seeking and offering)
• Combustible Items (including flares)
  • Note: Emergency and distress flares are permitted only if they are designed and intended for signaling purposes.
  • Note: No offers of shipping.
• COVID-19 Related Items
  • COVID-19 PCR and Rapid Antigen Tests
  • Proof of vaccination
• Counterfeit Items and Distribution of Copyrighted Material
  • Including currency, stamps, and coins
  • Including e-books
  • Including unlicensed IPTV and pirated content
• Digital Items or Accounts
  • Including gaming accounts, accounts with multiple device allowances, and digital copies of movies, books, or software.
• Embargoed Goods
• Event Tickets
  • Note: Certain community events tickets are permitted.
  • Click here for more details on our event ticket sales policy
• Government Issued IDs, Badges, Uniforms and Licenses
  • Including transit, military, police, postal, etc.
• Hazardous Materials
  • Including chemicals, all pest control products and fireworks
• High-Powered Laser Pointers
• Identity Documents, Personal Financial Records, and Personal Information
  • In any form, including mailing lists
• Illegal Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia (or any mention of related items or activities)
  • Including narcotics, steroids, etc.
• Illegal Items and Services
  • Including any device that is primarily useful for the covert interception of private communications
  • Including listings or products that promote the use of photographic devices to covertly view or record individuals for sexual purposes
  • Odometer Correction/Odometer Roll Back services
• Illegal or Unauthorized Wildlife Products
  • Including bear traps (regardless of size)
  • Moss ball products
  • Illegal or unauthorized living organisms
  • Regulated pests
• Images or videos that include any of the following; violence, pornography or sexually explicit content, nudity, hateful, sensitive or derogatory content
• Ivory or Bone
  • Including fossilized mammoth tusks
  • Note: Antiques that contain 5% or less of real ivory and were made before the year 1900, specifically musical instruments and furniture, are permitted. The year the item was manufactured as well as an image must be included in the ad.
  • Note: Bone, including fossilized teeth or bone, from non-ivory producing animals is permitted. The species must be indicated in the ad.
• Knives
  • Note: Collectable knives and swords (unsharpened, fantasy/antique) and kitchen utensils and cutlery are permitted.
• Lottery Tickets, Sweepstakes Entries, and Coin Operated Slot Machines
• Massage Services
  • Massage service ads can only include images of the establishment. Ads containing full body photographs or headshots are not allowed.
  • Massage service ads cannot include the personal details of the service provider, such as age, sex, gender, ethnicity, or mentions of body measurements
  • Wanted ads looking for massage services are not permitted
  • Note: Ads posted by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who is able to provide insurance receipts for customers is permitted.
  • Note: Massage as part of an aesthetics package by a registered Aesthetician, but not offered on its own, is permitted.
• Offensive and Obscene Material
  • Including Nazi related artifacts and collectibles
  • Note: This excludes stamps, letters, and envelopes with the Nazi symbol, currency issued by the Nazi government, military scripts, and historically accurate WWII military model kits that have Nazi symbols.
• Prescription Drugs and Devices
  • Note: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) devices, and Variable Positive Airway Pressure (VPAP) devices and accessories require a prescription and are therefore not permitted. Over the counter (OTC) versions of these devices and accessories are permitted.
• Products That Are Unauthorized by Health UK
• Radio Equipment or Other Devices That Violate the Radiocommunication Act
• Recalled Items
• Restricted Food Products
  • Including, but not limited to:
    • Unpasteurized dairy products
    • Fruit or vegetable juice that hasn't been heat pasteurized
    • Wild mushrooms
    • Ackee fruit (including seeds)
    • Food items that are subject to recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
    • Expired food items and baby formula
    • Food items or baby formula that has been opened or tampered with
    • Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) that have been expired for more than 3 years
    • Government assistance benefits including, but not limited to:
      • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
      • Supplemental foods such as infant formula and baby food
      • Cash-value vouchers
      • Food instruments such as vouchers, checks, electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, and coupons
  • Note: Perishable items are permitted; however, the sale of food items is highly regulated by the UK government. When you list any food products, you’re certifying that the item may be sold and complies with all health, safety, and labelling requirements. For more information, please visit the Food Standards Agency's website.
• Stocks and Other Securities
  • Including cryptocurrencies
  • Including binary options
• Stolen Property
• Tobacco and Other Nicotine Products
  • Including e-cigarettes, e-juice, herbal blends, etc.
  • Including hookahs, pipes, bongs, and vaporizers
  • Tobacco seeds
  • Tobacco promotional items/memorabilia for tobacco
• Used Cosmetics
• Used Undergarments
• Weapons (or any mention of related items, services or activities)
  • Including, but not limited to:
    • Firearms
    • Firearm parts and magazines
    • Ammunition
    • BB and pellet guns
    • Replica weapons
    • Tear gas
    • Stun guns
    • Crossbows
    • Martial arts weapons
  • Including Airsoft guns, parts, and ammunition
  • Note: Archery, paintball equipment and firearm scopes are permitted.

Digital Items & Accounts

Shopandsell UK no longer allows the sale or trade of digital items or accounts on the site. There is often an elevated risk of viruses, copyright infringement, and fraud when buying and selling these types of items. The safety of our community is always our top priority, and as such, we’ve made the decision to prohibit the sale of digital items and accounts.

This includes:

• Gaming accounts (Fortnite, World of Warcraft, Steam, etc.) and related items (skins, in-game items/money, etc.)
• Accounts with multiple device allowances (Netflix, Spotify, iTunes Music, etc.)
• Digital copies of movies, music, books or software
• Any other digital good that you are not authorized to sell
• Any devices, accounts or services that actively enable the infringement of or unauthorized access to digital media

What’s the risk of buying access to an account?

Unlike taking over a gym membership or a phone plan, there is no officially supported way to take over online accounts. Due to this, accounts are still in the control of the original owner, even after they’ve sold it. Fraudsters use this to regain access and kick the buyer out after payment is received. On top of this, most companies do not allow the sale of accounts, meaning that you run the risk of the account being closed for a violation of their Terms of Use.

Cannabis & Related Items

While cannabis is now legal across UK, it remains a controlled substance and there are restrictions on the direct or indirect promotion of cannabis or its accessories. As such, we do not allow the direct sale or trade of cannabis or items containing cannabis on the site.

The following items are prohibited:

• Cannabis and blends containing cannabis;
• Edibles containing cannabis;
• Cannabis based oils or creams;
• Other items containing THC, CBD or any form of cannabis extract;
• Cannabis seeds;
• Hookahs, bongs, and vaporizers;
• Pipes and rolling papers;
• Promotional items with cannabis logos, such as calendars, hats, and shirts;
• Memorabilia, posters, or similar items (including vintage) for cannabis products;
• Collectible packaging that's completely empty (no cannabis inside the package).

However, we do allow:

• Jobs within the cannabis industry

Display Advertising

Although we do not allow the sale of Cannabis directly on Shopandsell, legal distributors may be permitted to advertise their brand through banner ads.

Tobacco & Related Items

Due to strict government regulations, we have a policy against the posting of any tobacco products such as loose leaf tobacco, cigarettes and cigars. After careful consideration, and at the request of our user community to keep the site child-friendly and in compliance with federal and local legislation, we have also adopted policies against the following:

• E-juice/vape juice;
• E-cigarettes;
• Shisha Molasses that includes tobacco;
• Nicotine inhalers or nasal sprays;
• Ads that include photos of any of the above items even if the ad is for something else;
• Any parts for any confirmed vaping device or product, ex: coils, chargers, batteries etc;
• Hookahs, bongs, and herbal vaporizers;
• Tobacco pipes and rolling papers;
• Promotional items with tobacco brand logos, such as calendars, hats, and shirts
• Memorabilia, posters, or similar items (including vintage) for tobacco products;
• Tobacco seeds;
• Collectible packaging that's completely empty (no tobacco inside the package).

For further information or questions on site policies, please contact our Customer Support Team here.

Car seat Ad Information

While there is no direct UK law prohibiting second-hand car seat sales, it is highly discouraged and strongly recommended to buy new due to the unknown history of the seat, which may have hidden damage from crashes or wear. All car seats must meet the European-approved United Nations standard, indicated by an orange 'E' mark on the seat. For a second-hand seat, you must be able to verify its entire history, confirm it's been through neither a crash nor past its expiry date, and it has to fit securely in your car.

Why Second-Hand Seats Are Risky

Unknown History:
You can't be sure if the seat has been in a crash, which can weaken the structural integrity of the seat and its parts without visible signs. 

Missing Instructions & Parts:
You may not have the manufacturer's instructions, which are crucial for correct installation and use. 

Expiry Dates:
Car seats have an expiry date due to material degradation and changing safety regulations, usually within 6-10 years of the manufacturing date. 
Compliance with Standards:
You can't guarantee it meets the latest safety regulations if the "E" mark is absent or not the correct one, as seen in the case of a European standard approved car seat. 

What to do If You Must Use a Second-Hand Seat

Know the Owner:
Only accept a seat from a close friend or family member, allowing you to ask about its history. 

Verify the Crash History:
The seller must be able to confirm the seat has never been in a collision, no matter how minor. 

Check the Expiry Date:
Look for the manufacture date and the expiry date on the seat. Do not use if it is missing or the expiry date has passed. 

Ensure it Meets Standards:
Look for an orange 'E' mark in a circle, indicating it meets European safety standards. 

Confirm Suitability:
Make sure the seat is the correct size and weight category for your child and fits securely in your car. 

Check for Damage:
Thoroughly inspect the seat for any signs of wear, tear, or damage to the harness, buckles, and shell. 

Key Safety Regulations

European Approval: All car seats must meet the European-approved standard. 

Child Age/Height: Children must use an appropriate car seat or booster until they are 12 years old or 135cm tall, whichever comes first. 
Backless Booster Restriction: New backless booster seats are only permitted for children weighing 22kg or more