eBay does not allow the use of profanity or patently vulgar language on the site. This includes the use of language that is racist, hateful, sexual or obscene in nature.
This policy extends to text within listings, on About Me pages, eBay Shops pages, discussion and chat boards and all other areas of the site that another member may view. If the profane words are part of a title for the item being sold, we allow sellers to 'blurb' out the bulk of the offending word with asterisks (i.e., s*** or f***).
We make allowances for certain items listed on the core site that may contain profane words that are a part of the title. Sellers must carefully review the examples and additional information sections below before listing, and adhere to all the policies outlined.
Breaches of this policy can result in a range of actions, including:
Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
Limits on account privileges
Loss of PowerSeller status
An example of an acceptable item might be a music CD with profanity in some of the song titles.
Please keep in mind that all other use of profanity in describing an item, except what is mentioned above, is not permitted. Furthermore, all items listed must adhere to our policies regarding adult items as outlined in our guidelines.
If a feedback comment contains profanity, please review our feedback removal policy and submit a request for removal.
Please report any violations of this policy to the correct area for review:
Report offensive language on the Chat, Help, or Discussion Boards by clicking on the “Report” link/button on the individual post
Note: Posts made in eBay’s Want It Now area must also comply with this policy. Want It Now posts that violate this policy may be removed. You can report a Want It Now violation of this policy from the Want It Now Policies page.
Why does eBay have this policy?
eBay is a Community and it’s members should respect each other. Listings, feedback, Want It Now posts, or posts in other public areas of the site that promote hate, violence or racial intolerance (or organisations dedicated to such pursuits) or contain profanity have no place within the eBay Community.
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