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Site Interference Policy

Interference or attempted interference with eBay's site and/or operations using any software program, routine or activity is a serious offense and is not permitted.

Members using the eBay site may only modify or add content in those areas specifically designated for member use. All content must also abide by all other eBay policies. Designated member areas are:

  • the description area of the View Item page.

  • the reply box on the eBay discussion, chat and help boards.

  • the members' About Me page.

  • the feedback comments area of the Feedback Forum.

  • the bid box.

  • the eBay email forwarding system text box (e.g. Ask Seller a Question, Contact eBay Member).

In no case may a user block, obscure, overwrite or modify any eBay-generated content or pages. All other site locations or components of eBay pages are strictly for eBay use.

Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:

  • Listing cancellation

  • Limits on account privileges

  • Account suspension

  • Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings

  • Loss of PowerSeller status

Note: Posts made in eBay’s Want It Now area must also comply with this policy. Want It Now posts that violate this policy may be removed. Repeated violations may result in suspension. Want It Now policy violations can be reported on the Want It Now Policies page.

Some Examples
  • Changing the font color of the Seller Information Box or Member Profile page is not permitted

  • Writing software programs to “scrape” eBay’s site is not permitted

Why does eBay have this policy?

Use of eBay’s site is governed by the User Agreement and seeks to protect eBay and all of our members.



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