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Policy overview
For a pleasant experience on eBay, we don't allow using hateful, offensive, profane, or vulgar language in almost all public areas of the website, including:
Other areas of the site that people see
In an eBay Blog, though, you can generally use certain profane words—but not adult content, hate speech, or vulgar language. Keep in mind that excessive or inappropriate use of profane language is discouraged. For more details, see our community content policy.
To find out more about our profanity policy, see the guidelines below.
Make sure your listing follows our guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and your buying and selling privileges could be restricted.
If you see a listing or an eBay user breaking the rules, let us know.
What are the guidelines?
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An item listed in the Adult Only category that includes a profane word as part of its official title or description Music CD, movie DVD, or other media items with titles that include profanity. The profane word has to be part of an official title (for example, a song title) that was originally released by the company that made the item. Officially released product with a brand name that includes a profane word
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Restricted |
Novelty items (hats, T-shirts, and so on) with profanity have to meet the following criteria:
The majority of the profane word has to be replaced with asterisks (for example, s*** or f***). Any image showing the profane word needs to be blurred out as well.
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Not allowed |
Hateful, obscene, offensive, racist, sexual, or violent words in any public area of eBay Profane language to describe an item for sale Profanity in a listing title or description
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Why does eBay have this policy?
Just like any public place and other websites viewed by people of all ages, we expect eBay users not to use profane or offensive language. This is a basic rule that applies to everyone and almost everywhere.
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