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Downloadable Media


Digitally delivered items are not permitted on eBay. Listings of digitally delivered items are in breach of this policy.

Breaches of this policy may result in a range of actions including:

  • Listing cancellation

  • Limits on account privileges

  • Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings

  • Loss of PowerSeller status

  • Account suspension

  • Referral to law enforcement

  • Referral to the rights owner, with disclosure of personal contact information

Some Examples  

Sellers may not list any item that is electronically delivered. Examples of items that sellers are not permitted to list on eBay:

  • An MP3 file

  • An eBook

  • Wallpaper for a computer

  • Recipes in electronic format

Why does eBay have this policy?  

This policy helps protect buyers from purchasing unauthorised or counterfeit merchandise, and helps intellectual property rights owners protect their rights.



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