Merpute.com prohibits the listing or sale of any item that is set forth in the list of prohibited items. If a vendor lists a prohibited item, it will be deemed to be a violation of our Terms of Service, regardless of whether the vendor acted intentionally or not. If Merpute.com determines that a listing is in violation or is otherwise inappropriate, it may, at its discretion, remove the listing and cancel any related transactions up to and including termination or suspension.

Merpute.com may not be used in connection with any product, service, transaction, or activity that, in general:

• Violates any law or government regulation, or promotes or facilitates such action by third parties;
• Is fraudulent, deceptive, unfair, or predatory;
• Causes or threatens to damage Merpute.com’s reputation;
• Violates the terms of any bank, card, or electronic funds transfer network;
• Results in or creates a significant risk of chargebacks, penalties, damages, or other harm or liability;
• Harrasses, threatens, or abuses other users, Merpute.com employees, or any third party;
• Uses hate speech, discriminatory language, or engages in any form of personal attack;
• Manipulates ratings, reviews, or search results;
• Creates fake accounts or uses another user’s account without permission;
• Commits fraud in promotions or offers;
• Collects or shares another user’s personal information without consent;
• Invades another user’s privacy in any way;
• Posts spam, unwanted advertisements, or other disruptive content;
• Disrupts or interferes with the platform or Merpute.com services;
• Engages in money laundering or terrorist financing;
• Uses fake or stolen payment information;
• Commits fraudulent or deceptive transactions.

The list of prohibited items may be updated from time to time at Merpute.com’s discretion. Examples of items that fall under certain categories may also be expanded to provide better communication and context for our users.

Merpute.com may not be used to sell any of the following products or services:

• Anything is not a legal product.
• Inflated prices where listings attempt to profit from tragedies and disasters (such as “paradise fire,” “coronavirus outbreak,” etc.)
• Stolen goods:
  • Note: If a purchased item is reported as stolen, a demand for return may be received from the victim or another party, and the item may be confiscated.
• Counterfeit goods or goods infringing on a third party’s intellectual property rights:
  • Listings of non-brand, non-genuine, imitation, fake, or replica.
  • Items in violation of a copyright, including handmade or other items with copyrighted characters, brand logos, etc.
  • Note: For brand-name products, serial numbers or receipts must be available when listing the item.
  • Unauthorized use of copyrighted images, videos, or content.
  • Sale of products violating patents or industrial designs.
• Any item that contains a computer virus, malware, or spyware
• Items not in your possession:
  • Coupons to purchase products
• Items that are a safety hazard include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Restricted from shipping in the mail or other delivery services
  • Products that have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be sold on the platform.
• Products designed to circumvent copyright protection techniques or otherwise facilitate the unlicensed use of copyright materials (such as the “mod chips tutorial item” to break the encryption on game computers to allow the playing of unlicensed game copies)
• Age-restricted products or products that require legal approval, vendor/buyer registration, or licenses to be sold
• Explicit items:
  • Pornographic or obscene materials
  • Sexually related book items, such as sex toys and fetish items
• Offensive listings:
  • Items, listings, photos, or content that promote or glorify hatred, violence, racism, or discrimination aren’t allowed (determined at our discretion).

To report intellectual property violations, please refer to our Intellectual Property Policy.

Note: Any item may be removed at our discretion.

Merpute.com reserves the right to update and modify this policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated to users.

To report any prohibited conduct, please contact us at: [email protected]