Published April 12, 2026

Prohibited Content Policy

Prohibited Content Policy

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

1. Overview

This policy outlines content that is strictly prohibited on Stonebox.com. Posting prohibited content may result in immediate removal and account termination.

2. Illegal Items

Absolutely Prohibited

  • Controlled substances: Narcotics, restricted medications, related paraphernalia
  • Stolen property: Items known or suspected to be stolen
  • Counterfeit goods: Fake designer items, knockoffs, unauthorized replicas
  • Restricted arms: Firearms, ammunition, explosives (unless legally permitted in your jurisdiction)
  • Human remains
  • Protected wildlife: Endangered species, ivory, illegal animal products
  • Prescription medications
  • Lock-picking devices designed for illegal use
  • Identity documents: Fake IDs, passports, social security cards

3. Mature and Inappropriate Content

Prohibited

  • Mature entertainment or explicit material
  • Mature services or companionship services
  • Used undergarments (when marketed inappropriately)
  • Mature novelty items
  • Content exploiting or endangering minors (zero tolerance)

4. Harmful Content

Prohibited

  • Graphic content: Disturbing imagery or depictions
  • Instructions for harm: Creation of dangerous devices or substances
  • Animal cruelty: Content depicting mistreatment of animals
  • Self-harm content: Promotion or glorification of self-injury
  • Extreme disturbing videos

5. Discriminatory Speech and Harassment

Zero Tolerance For:

  • Content attacking people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, caste, orientation, gender, gender identity, or serious disease or disability
  • Symbols or memorabilia promoting discriminatory groups
  • Items used to promote discrimination
  • Content promoting harm against protected groups
  • Harassment, doxxing, or targeted mistreatment

6. Fraudulent and Deceptive Content

Prohibited

  • Scams and fraud schemes
  • Pyramid schemes or multi-level marketing (MLM)
  • Fake job postings designed to collect personal information
  • Phishing attempts
  • Fake reviews or testimonials
  • Misleading health claims
  • Get-rich-quick schemes

7. Dangerous Goods and Services

Prohibited

  • Recalled products
  • Hazardous materials (chemicals, asbestos, etc.)
  • Fireworks and explosive devices
  • Radioactive materials
  • Biological or chemical agents
  • Unregistered or unsafe medical devices
  • Pesticides or restricted chemicals

8. Intellectual Property Violations

Prohibited

  • Pirated software, movies, music, or games
  • Modified game consoles or jailbroken devices (when promoting piracy)
  • Bootleg recordings
  • Unauthorized use of copyrighted images or text
  • Items infringing on trademarks or patents

See our Intellectual Property Policy for details.

9. Spam and Irrelevant Content

Prohibited

  • Duplicate listings (posting the same item multiple times)
  • Keyword stuffing
  • Irrelevant content in wrong categories
  • Links to competitor sites or external marketplaces
  • Referral links or affiliate marketing spam
  • Chain letters or forwarding schemes

10. Restricted Animals and Wildlife

Prohibited

  • Live animals (except in approved categories)
  • Endangered species or parts
  • Ivory or turtle shell products
  • Pets or breeding animals without proper licensing
  • Animal fighting equipment

Allowed (with restrictions):

  • Pet supplies and accessories
  • Livestock in designated agricultural categories (with verification)
  • Fish and aquarium supplies

11. Tobacco and Alcohol

Prohibited

  • Cigarettes, cigars, and tobacco products
  • Vaping products and e-cigarettes
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Cannabis or related products (even in legal states)
  • CBD products making health claims

12. Financial and Legal Services

Prohibited

  • Stocks, bonds, or investment opportunities
  • Cryptocurrency investment schemes
  • Prepaid credit cards or gift card exchanges
  • Money transfer services
  • Unauthorized legal services
  • Tax evasion schemes

13. Personal Information

Do Not Post:

  • Social Security numbers
  • Credit card or bank account numbers
  • Passwords or login credentials
  • Private addresses or phone numbers (of others)
  • Medical records or personal health information
  • Private communications without consent

14. Event Tickets and Gift Cards

Restricted

  • Event tickets: Must be genuine; no scalping above reasonable markup
  • Gift cards: Must have verifiable balance; no partially used cards unless disclosed
  • No selling of promotional or free tickets

15. Misinformation

Prohibited

  • Health misinformation: False medical cures, miracle treatments, etc.
  • Election misinformation: False voting information
  • Conspiracy theories promoting harm
  • Fake news designed to manipulate

16. Services and Employment

Prohibited Services

  • Mature entertainment or companionship services
  • Illegal or unethical services
  • Academic fraud (essay writing for students)
  • Hacking or unauthorized access services
  • Unlicensed professional services (medical, legal)

17. Real Estate and Housing

Prohibited

  • Discriminatory housing ads (violates Fair Housing Act)
  • Timeshare resale scams
  • Rental scams or fake listings
  • Ads that do not show actual property

18. Automotive

Restricted

  • Vehicles without clear title
  • Odometer tampering or rollback
  • Salvage vehicles not disclosed as such
  • Emissions system tampering devices

19. Content Moderation

How We Enforce

  • Automated content filters
  • Manual review of flagged content
  • User reports and community flagging
  • Regular audits of listings
  • AI-powered detection systems

20. Reporting Prohibited Content

How to Report

  1. Click the "Report" button on any listing or message
  2. Select the violation type
  3. Provide details and evidence
  4. Submit the report

For urgent matters: abuse@stonebox.com

21. Consequences

Violations May Result In:

  • First violation: Content removal and warning
  • Repeat violations: Temporary suspension (7 to 30 days)
  • Serious violations: Immediate permanent account closure
  • Illegal content: Account termination and report to authorities

22. Regional Variations

Some items may be legal in certain jurisdictions but prohibited platform-wide for consistency and safety. When in doubt, do not post it.

23. Updates to This Policy

We regularly update this policy as new threats emerge and laws change. Check the "Last Updated" date at the top.

24. Questions?

Not sure if your content is allowed? Contact us before posting:

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