RareLister.com Prohibited Items Policy

Last Updated: 19 November 2025

This policy lists all item categories that cannot be listed, sold, or offered on RareLister.com (“RareLister”). It complements the Terms & Conditions and applies to all Sellers.

RareLister may remove prohibited listings at any time, suspend accounts, or withhold funds.

1. Illegal, Stolen, or Restricted Goods

The following are strictly prohibited:

• Stolen items or items without proof of ownership.
• Items obtained through illegal means.
• Items restricted under EU, US, UN, or international law.
• Goods violating international sanctions (OFAC, EU Sanctions, UN embargoes).
• Items requiring government permits not provided by the Seller.

2. Counterfeit, Fake, or Fraudulent Items

Forbidden categories include:

• Counterfeit designer products.
• Fake luxury watches or jewelry.
• Imitation gemstones sold as natural without disclosure.
• Lab-grown diamonds sold as natural without full transparency.
• Natural diamonds advertised as lab-grown.
• Items with falsified certificates (GIA, IGI, HRD, etc.).
• Tampered serial numbers or removed identifiers.

Sellers must disclose treatments, enhancements, and certification details.

3. Items Without Proper Certification (When Legally Required)

Prohibited:

• High-value gemstones without certifications when required by local law.
• Investment gold requiring purity documentation without providing it.
• Precious metals lacking hallmarks, stamps, or legal identification.

4. Hazardous, Dangerous, or Restricted Materials

Not allowed:

• Radioactive or chemical materials.
• Explosives, weapons, ammunition.
• Pyrotechnics or flammable materials.
• Toxic substances (mercury, cyanide, etc.).
• Asbestos or contaminated materials.

5. Culturally Protected or Looted Items

Forbidden categories:

• Archaeological artifacts without provenance.
• Looted antiquities.
• Cultural heritage items restricted by UNESCO guidelines.
• Fossils or minerals harvested illegally.

6. Medical, Biological, or Human-Related Items

Not permitted:

• Medical equipment requiring licenses.
• Prescription drugs and supplements.
• Human organs, remains, or biological materials.

7. Watches, Jewelry & Collectibles with Red Flags

RareLister prohibits:

• Watches with scratched-off, altered, or missing serial numbers.
• Jewelry with unreported repairs or structural weaknesses.
• Items with replaced core components (movement, dial) without disclosure.
• Stones with undisclosed treatments.

8. Duplicates, Unauthorized Replicas, or Infringing Items

Prohibited:

• Replicas of branded goods.
• Items violating intellectual property rights.
• Images, descriptions, or text copied from other marketplaces.
• Unauthorized reproductions of artwork.

9. Dangerous or Defective Consumer Goods

Items posing health or safety risks cannot be sold:

• Recalled goods.
• Damaged electronics.
• Items missing critical components.

10. Other Prohibited Categories

• Items promoting violence or hate.
• Adult content.
• Gambling devices.
• Any item RareLister deems unsafe or inappropriate.

RareLister reserves full discretion to expand or modify this policy.

11. Penalties for Violations

Violations may result in:

• Listing removal.
• Account suspension or permanent ban.
• Fund withholding during investigations.
• Reporting to law enforcement when applicable.

12. Contact

Email: support@rarelister.com
RareLister OÜ – Estonia