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Rules & Safety Overview (SafeHarbor)
You've come to the right place if you want to learn more about policies and SafeHarbor, eBay's comprehensive safety resource. Find out how you can help protect yourself and what you should do when something goes wrong.

Policies
Learn about eBay's policies to make sure you're playing by the rules.

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User Agreement
Agreement spelling out your relationship with eBay.
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Listing policies
Guidelines for listing items for sale.
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Is my item allowed on eBay?
Prohibited, questionable, and infringing items.
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Privacy policy
Your privacy rights.
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Non-paying buyer policy
When buyers don't pay.
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Tax policy
Brief tax information for sellers.
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System Outage policy
Compensation policy for sellers when outages occur.
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Board usage policy
Guidelines for users who post on eBay boards.
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eBay employee trading policy
Rules for eBay employees who trade on eBay.
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Copyright Basics
Learn about copyrights.
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Descriptions and Image Guidelines
eBay members are not allowed to use another eBay user's images or descriptions in their listings or About Me page without the owner's permission.
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Trademark and Domain Name Basics
Learn about trademarks.
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Feedback Removal Policy
Circumstances where ebay will consider removing feedback

Community Values
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We believe people are basically good

General Information
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Corporate inquiries
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Email

What is SafeHarbor?
SafeHarbor is eBay's comprehensive safety resource and protective arm.

Dedicated departments

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Fraud Protection & Prevention
Paid for an item but never received it? Is the item less than what is described?
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Items that may not be allowed for sale
See if it's OK to sell your item, or report an item that might not be allowed on eBay.
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Investigations
Understand and report trading offenses in the areas of feedback, buying, selling, etc.

Services for your protection

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Feedback Forum
Check the "reputation" or business practices of any buyer or seller at eBay.
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Escrow
Inspect what you buy before sending payment by asking your seller to consider escrow services.
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Fraud Protection Program
You are covered for up to $200 on most items - free! (applies to most users, subject to guidelines)
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ID Verify
Get successfully verified and sell on eBay.
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Authentication Services
Get a second opinion on your item by using outside expertise.
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Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) Program
Make sure that items do not violate intellectual property rights as there may be liability involved.
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Dispute Resolution
An independent service that provides a neutral place to work out disputes online efficiently and effectively.
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PayPal
Offers instant, secure online payments protected by encryption technology. Sellers are also protected from chargebacks resulting from fraudulent transactions. Money Back Guarantee offered on some purchases.

Offers instant, secure online payments protected by encryption technology. Sellers are also protected from chargebacks resulting from fraudulent transactions. Money Back Guarantee offered on some purchases.