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Site interference policy

Interference or attempted interference with the eBay site and/or operations using any software program, routine, or activity is a serious offense and isn't 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 listing page.

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

  • Members' About Me pages.

  • The Feedback comments area of the Leave Feedback page.

  • The bid box.

  • The eBay email forwarding system text boxes on any page where you contact another 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. Users may only use site features and processes for their intended purposes.

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

Some Examples
  • Changing the font color of the Seller info box isn't permitted

  • Buying or selling eBay Bucks, because these rewards are non-transferable

  • Writing software programs to "scrape" the eBay site is not permitted

  • Using a strike-through price or "compare at" price that is false or otherwise misleading or deceptive.

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.

Contact Customer Support
You can contact Customer Support to report a listing you think violates this policy. Go to that listing, and then click the Report item link on the right side of the page.

We'll review your report and take appropriate action.
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