Sellers are not permitted to list an item containing the image, likeness, name, or signature of another person unless the product was made or authorized by that person.
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
The following are examples of items that may not be listed on eBay, unless produced or authorized by the celebrity in question:
A key chain bearing a picture of a rock star (even if the seller took the actual picture at a concert).
A scanned copy of an original, signed picture of a baseball player.
A mouse pad bearing a picture of a movie star.
A CD containing pictures of a singer taken from various sources on the Internet. (Even if a seller had permission to download the pictures, the seller probably doesn’t have the right to sell them.)
A light switch cover bearing Garth Brooks' name.
Why does eBay have this policy?
eBay urges its sellers and buyers to comply with all governmental laws and regulations. Since the sale of items containing the image, likeness, name or signature of another person may be prohibited by law sellers may not list these items on eBay unless the product was made or authorized by that person.This policy helps to protect buyers from purchasing counterfeit or fraudulent items, protect intellectual property rights owners against infringement, and create a safer marketplace.
