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Prohibited Items Policy

The following items are not allowed on Sailor. Listings that match these categories are blocked automatically, and users who attempt to sell them may be banned. If you see a listing that violates this policy, please use the Report button on the listing.

Weapons & Firearms

  • Firearms, ammunition, and explosives
  • Knives and blades prohibited by law
  • Tasers and pepper spray (where restricted)
  • Replica firearms that could be mistaken for real

Drugs & Illegal Substances

  • Illegal drugs and narcotics
  • Prescription medicines sold without a licence
  • Drug paraphernalia

Counterfeit & Fake Goods

  • Fake or replica designer brands
  • Counterfeit electronics
  • Unauthorised copies of copyrighted material

Stolen Goods

  • Any item the seller cannot prove lawful ownership of
  • Goods sold without proof of purchase where required

Identity & Personal Documents

  • ID books, passports, or driver's licences
  • Fake or forged identity documents
  • Personal information of others

Hate & Illegal Content

  • Hate speech or racist material
  • Content that exploits or harms minors
  • Non-consensual intimate images

Enforcement: Our system scans listing titles and descriptions for prohibited keywords before they go live. Listings flagged are blocked and the seller is notified.

Reporting: Every listing has a Report button. Reports of prohibited or counterfeit goods are reviewed by our team and may result in listing removal and account suspension.

Legal: Selling prohibited items on Sailor violates our Terms of Service and South African law. We cooperate with law enforcement where required.