Prohibited Items Policy

Ethical Lemur is committed to maintaining a safe, lawful, and trustworthy online marketplace for all users. This Prohibited Items Policy outlines the types of goods, services, and content that are not allowed to be listed, sold, or purchased on our platform.

Scope

This policy applies to all users of Ethical Lemur’s online marketplace, including sellers, buyers, and any third parties. It governs all listings, transactions, and communications conducted through our platform.

General Principles

1. Legal Compliance:
   All items listed on Ethical-lemur.com must comply with applicable UK laws and regulations.

2. Safety and Ethical Standards:
   We prohibit items that pose a risk to health, safety, or well-being, or that promote unethical practices.

Prohibited Categories

The following categories of items are strictly prohibited on our marketplace:

1. Illegal or Restricted Items

• Drugs and controlled substances (including prescription medications and recreational drugs).
• Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and related items (except as permitted by UK law, such as certain collectibles).
• Stolen property or goods acquired illegally.
• Counterfeit or pirated goods, including fake designer products, unlicensed software, and unauthorised replicas.

2. Health and Safety Risks

• Hazardous materials (e.g., toxic substances, flammable liquids).
• Recalled products.
• Items not meeting UK safety standards, such as electrical goods without a CE or UKCA mark.

3. Regulated Products

• Alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products (unless compliant with UK regulations and marketplace-specific policies).
• Lottery tickets, gambling devices, or other gaming paraphernalia requiring licensing.
• Live animals or endangered species products (e.g., ivory, animal pelts).
• Fireworks and pyrotechnic devices.

4. Offensive or Harmful Content

• Items promoting hate speech, violence, or discrimination.
• Pornographic material or sexually explicit items.
• Items depicting or promoting abuse, self-harm, or illegal activities.

5. Financial and Personal Information

• Fake IDs, passports, or other identification documents.
• Credit card information, financial accounts, or personal data.

6. Prohibited Services

• Services involving illegal activities.
• Unauthorized medical or financial advice.
• Pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing plans, or other deceptive business models.

Responsibilities of Users

1. Sellers:

   • Ensure that all items listed comply with this policy and UK law.
   • Provide accurate descriptions of products.
   • Remove prohibited items from listings promptly when informed.

2. Buyers:

   • Report prohibited items if encountered.
   • Avoid purchasing items listed in violation of this policy.

Enforcement

Ethical Lemur reserves the right to take any of the following actions in response to violations of this policy:

• Immediate removal of prohibited listings.
• Suspension or termination of accounts found to be in violation.
• Reporting of unlawful activity to relevant authorities.

Reporting Violations

If you come across a prohibited item or believe a listing violates this policy, please report it to us via:

• Email: prohibited@ethical-lemur.com

We will investigate all reports and take appropriate action promptly.