Before listing an item on eBay, you should carefully read any contracts that you have entered into that may limit your right to sell your item on eBay. Some items, such as event tickets, have terms printed on the item that may limit your ability to sell that item. In other cases, such as when you are distributing a company's products, you may have signed a separate contract with them.

eBay does not search for items that may raise these types of issues, nor can it review copies of private contracts, or adjudicate or take sides in private contract disputes. However, we want you to be aware that listing items in violation of your contractual obligations could put you at risk with third parties. eBay therefore urges that you not list any item until you have reviewed any relevant contracts or agreements, and are confident you can legally sell it on eBay.

We are providing this information to assist you in protecting yourself from liability and trading safely on eBay. You are responsible for ensuring that your transaction is lawful. If you have any questions regarding your rights under a contract or agreement, we strongly recommend that you contact the company with whom you entered into the contract and/or consult with an lawyer.

Tickets - General

Business sellers offering tickets for sale to consumers on eBay must comply with the Price Indications (The Resale of Tickets) Regulations 1994. The main requirement is that the face value of a resold ticket has to be made clear to the consumer at the point of sale.

eBay requires that all sellers -- individuals and businesses -- include this information in their eBay listing description when offering tickets for resale on eBay.co.uk.

Tickets to Free Events

Members are not permitted to sell tickets to events where all tickets are free to the public. 

Event organisers must apply to eBay at least one month in advance of the tickets being made available to the public.  An application form can be obtained by contacting us.

Tickets to Charity Events

The sale of tickets to charity events is permitted on eBay.co.uk. However, for major charity events where 50% or more of the proceeds will be dedicated to charity, sellers must donate at least 20% of the final sale price of the listing to a charity of their choice via eBay for Charity. In addition, sellers of tickets for these events will need to be registered with eBay for Charity and one-day and three-day listings will not be allowed. 

For their event to be covered under this policy, event organisers must apply to eBay at least one month in advance of the tickets being made available for sale to the public. An application form can be obtained by contacting us.

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