Replica, Counterfeit Items and Unauthorized Copies

Counterfeits, unauthorized replicas, unauthorized items (such as counterfeit watches, handbags, or other accessories) or unauthorized copies (such as copies of software programs, video games, music albums, movies, television programs, or photographs) are not permitted on eBay. Unauthorized copies include (but are not limited to) copies that are pirated, duplicated, backed-up or bootlegged. It is illegal to sell unauthorized copies of media.

Guideline: If the product you are selling bears the name or logo of a company, but it wasn't made or endorsed by that company, don't list it on eBay.

Violations 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

Report counterfeit or replica items.

Report unauthorized copies of media.

Some Examples

The following are examples of items that may not be listed on eBay:

A purse that has the Chanel® name on it, but was not made by Chanel
Sunglasses bearing the Oakley® name, but which are a style never made by Oakley
A fake autograph passed off as the real thing
Replacement parts for an HP® printer which use HP's parts number and name, but were not made by HP
Pirated copies of video games
VHS, CD-R , or DVD-R copies of television programs taped off of television
"Backup" or "archival" copies of software programs
Pirated copies of music
"Bootleg" recordings of live music performances
"Home video" versions of a movie still in theaters
Software loaded onto a hard drive that is not being sold with the original media (disks, manuals, etc.)
CD-Rs containing scanned pages from a book, magazine, manual or other copyrighted written materials that were not written by you

Why does eBay have this policy?

eBay urges sellers and buyers to comply with all governmental laws and regulations. Since the sale of counterfeit items, unauthorized replicas and unauthorized copies is prohibited by law sellers may not list these items on eBay. This policy helps protect buyers from purchasing counterfeit or fraudulent items, helps protect intellectual property rights owners against infringement, and helps create a safer marketplace.

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