Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.
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Faces, names, and signatures policy
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Sellers are not permitted to list an item containing the image, likeness, name, or signature of another person unless the product was made or authorised by that person.
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1 min article - Catalogue sales policy
Listings of catalogues from which buyers may directly order are not permitted.
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When you list an item that comes with a contract, you're responsible for following the rules of that contract.
1 min article - Human remains policy
The listing of humans, the human body, any human body parts or human remains are not permitted on eBay. However, items that contain human hair (such as lockets) as well as skulls and skeletons that are used for medical purposes may be listed on eBay.
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