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HTML and JavaScript

eBay does not permit the use of several types of HTML and JavaScript functions in your item listing, Shops pages, About Me page, and Want It Now postings. Please refer to the examples below to ensure compliance with this policy.

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

  • Listing cancellation

  • Limits on account privileges

  • Account suspension

  • Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings

  • Loss of PowerSeller status

Some Examples

Not permitted

  • HTML or JavaScript used to drop or read a cookie on any eBay page

  • HTML or JavaScript that redirects the user from eBay to another page (such as the "replace" script)

  • HTML or JavaScript that automatically calls remote scripts and pages (such as JavaScript includes or iframes)

  • HTML or JavaScript that changes registry entries, or otherwise writes to another's computer hard drive

  • HTML or JavaScript that creates automatic "pop-ups" (exception - links that open in a new window when clicked on)

  • HTML or JavaScript that automatically posts to scripts in eBay

  • HTML or JavaScript that automatically loads any binary program on another's computer (exception - Flash content)

  • HTML or JavaScript that automatically overwrites any area on the listing outside of the item description area

Additional Information

Attempts to use the disabled scripts will return a very specific error message that begins: "Disallowed JavaScript/HTML Syntax". Members will be prevented from listing the item or will be disabled at run-time. Any other JavaScript error indicates a separate issue and is not related to the disabling of these scripts.

Why does eBay have this policy?

Some HTML or JavaScript functions can be used for malicious purposes. To maximise the trust and safety of the eBay marketplace and community, eBay does not permit the use of HTML or JavaScript functions specified in the examples above.

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