Prohibited Items Policy
Updated: 2025
Prohibited Items Policy
Last updated: 2025
BLDTRU is a marketplace built for handmade, original, and creator-driven work. To maintain safety, legality, and integrity across the platform, certain products are strictly prohibited from being listed, sold, or shipped through BLDTRU.
1. Illegal, Controlled, or Dangerous Items
- Firearms, weapon parts, ammunition, or explosive materials
- Illegal knives, concealed weapons, or brass knuckles
- Hazardous chemicals, toxic substances, or flammables
- Items requiring federal licensing not held by the seller
- Counterfeit currency, security devices, or law enforcement gear
- Any item illegal under federal, state, or local U.S. law
2. Counterfeit, Infringing, or Misleading Items
Items must be original, non-infringing, and represented accurately. The following are prohibited:
- Counterfeit, knock-off, or replica branded products
- Items using copyrighted images, logos, or characters without permission
- Fake autographs, forged collectibles, or misrepresented memorabilia
- AI-generated content falsely marketed as handmade if not disclosed
3. Harmful or Unsafe Products
Products must be safe for buyers. BLDTRU does not allow:
- Items containing mold, contamination, or biohazards
- Food products, supplements, or consumables without proper licensing
- Unsafe children’s products or items that fail U.S. safety standards
- Misleading health claims or unregulated medical devices
4. Adult, Violent, or Explicit Materials
To maintain a clean and accessible marketplace, the following are banned:
- Explicit sexual content, adult toys, or pornographic material
- Graphic violence, gore, or disturbing content
- Hate symbols, extremist propaganda, or discriminatory content
- Items targeting or exploiting minors
5. Live Animals, Regulated Wildlife, and Human Remains
- Live animals of any kind
- Animal parts restricted under U.S. law (e.g., ivory, certain furs)
- Human remains or body parts (excluding allowed memorial items)
- Taxidermy involving protected wildlife
6. Services Not Allowed on BLDTRU
- Legal, financial, or medical services
- High-risk consulting or freelance services
- Digital services promising unrealistic outcomes or guarantees
- Any service designed to bypass security, detection, or verification
7. Additional Restricted Items
- Lottery tickets, gambling items, or betting tools
- Government documents, IDs, or personal data
- Stolen goods or items with unclear ownership
- Anything posing unreasonable risk to buyers or others
Enforcement & Listing Removal
BLDTRU may remove listings, suspend maker accounts, or restrict access to the platform if prohibited items or behavior are detected. Repeated violations may result in permanent removal from the marketplace.
Questions or Appeals
If you believe a listing was removed in error, contact our compliance team at Legal Contact.