📌 Prohibited Items on Owode: What You Cannot Sell

Prohibited Items on Owode: What You Cannot Sell

Owode Admin
February 28, 2025
Listing Compliance

Last Updated: February 28, 2025

At Owode Marketplace, we strive to create a safe, reliable, and trustworthy shopping experience for buyers while protecting sellers from potential legal risks. To maintain compliance with local laws and marketplace policies, certain items are strictly prohibited from being listed on Owode.

This guide outlines the types of prohibited products, why they are banned, and how to ensure your listings comply with Owode’s policies

What You Cannot Sell on Owode

The following categories of products are not allowed on Owode Marketplace:

Illegal or Restricted Goods

These include items that are banned under Nigerian law or international trade regulations, such as:

Counterfeit or fake goods (e.g., knockoff designer bags, pirated software).
Stolen items or property acquired unlawfully.
Government-issued items (e.g., ID cards, passports, license plates).

Hazardous or Unsafe Products

Explosives, fireworks, and hazardous chemicals.
Weapons, firearms, or ammunition (including replicas).
Pesticides, poisons, and toxic substances.

Health & Medical Restrictions

Prescription drugs, controlled substances, or unregulated herbal medicines.
Weight loss or sexual enhancement drugs making exaggerated claims.
Cosmetics with banned ingredients (e.g., mercury, hydroquinone above 2%).

Financial or Digital Restrictions

Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and digital tokens.
Lottery tickets or gambling services.
Fake social media engagement (e.g., buying followers, likes).

Adult Content & Inappropriate Items

Pornographic materials or unauthorized explicit sexual content.
Human remains or body parts.
Hate speech, violent content, or discriminatory products.

How to Ensure Your Product is Allowed

Before listing a product, sellers should:

Review Owode’s full product listing guidelines.
Check for legal restrictions in Nigeria and other trade laws.
Ensure that product descriptions and images do not contain misleading claims.

What Happens If You List a Prohibited Item?

If your listing violates Owode’s policies, the following actions may be taken:

Product Removal – The listing will be deleted.
Account Warning – Repeated violations may result in restrictions.
Permanent Ban – Serious offenses can lead to seller suspension.

Final Thoughts

To keep Owode Marketplace safe and compliant, we encourage all sellers to regularly review our product policies before listing any item.

If you’re unsure whether your product is allowed, contact Owode Seller Support for guidance.

You’re now ready to start selling on Owode Marketplace!

Next Steps:

Ready to launch? Learn how to market your Owode store here.
Boost your sales with Owode’s Affiliate Program.

If you need further assistance, contact Owode Support or apply to grow your business with our exclusive “Sell Better” Seller’s Learning Programme

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