Prohibited Items Policy

Shega Store is not a curated marketplace. However, for a variety of reasons, we prohibit certain types of items from Shega Store. Some items present legal risks to our community; others are inconsistent with our values, are harmful to our members, or simply are not in the spirit of Shega Store. This policy explains what is prohibited or restricted on Shega Store.

We have a zero-tolerance policy for prohibited items, particularly those that promote, support or glorify hatred, those that promote, support or glorify violence, or are unlawful. Sellers deemed to violate this policy can be subject to immediate account suspension or termination, in accordance with our Terms of Use.

This policy is a part of our Terms of Use. By opening an Shega Store shop, you’re agreeing to this policy and our Terms of Use. Policy decisions are complex. We consider many different and often divergent factors before coming to a decision about what is best for our community. Because we are a creative community, we err on the side of freedom of expression. We also tend to allow items that have educational, historical or artistic value, but we know that even those items are subject to a variety of valid and sometimes conflicting interpretations and emotional responses.

Art and history can be provocative, emotional and divisive. There are some topics on which we may never reach a consensus as a community, and that is okay. Art should provoke, disturb, arouse our emotions, expand our sympathies in directions we may not anticipate and may not even wish.’

In order to help provide clarity and insight into our policy making process, we have included the rationale behind our decisions and details about how they will be enforced, including some representative examples below of what is allowed on Shega Store. We reserve the right to remove listings that we determine are not within the spirit of Shega Store. Violating this policy may result in the member’s selling privileges being suspended and/or terminated.

1. Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, and Medical Drugs

Alcohol and drugs are prohibited on Shega Store. These substances face serious legal restrictions and in many cases are considered controlled substances under applicable law. Our policy also applies to other substances that have or are claimed to have an intoxicating or healing effect. Possible legal restrictions aside, these substances are not in the spirit of Shega Store.

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The following are examples of items that may not be sold on Shega Store:

1. Alcohol.
2. Tobacco products, smokeable products, e-cigarettes and e-liquid.
3. Drugs and certain herbal substances, including substances used for recreational and medicinal purposes, regardless of their legality.

Drug paraphernalia, including, for example: items with a carburetor; slides and/or items with a slide; bongs and bubblers; vaporisers and their components.

4. Medical drugs regulated medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

Restrictions on descriptions of purported health benefits:

A medical drug claim is statement or suggestion that an item prevents, heals, or treats a medical condition or disease. Medical drug claims are subject to varying degrees of regulation. If you make claims about the purported health benefits of an item for sale on Shega Store, we urge you to speak with a qualified expert about which regulations apply to you. It is your responsibility to know and comply with all laws and regulations that apply to the items you sell.

Shega Store prohibits certain medical drug claims based on our values, such as claims likely to deceive or pose an unreasonable risk to our community. Shega Store may remove claims that we deem to be inappropriate, excessive, or otherwise unsuitable for our marketplace. We also remove content that promotes prohibited medical claims, such as anti-vaccine items. If Shega Store receives proper notice from a legal authority, we may remove an item.

2. Animal Products and Human Remains

Certain animal products are highly regulated and prohibited on Shega Store due to the risk of harm to live, companion, or endangered animals.

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The following are examples of animal products that may not be sold on Shega Store:

1. Live animals.
2. Items created using any endangered or threatened animal species. We define these as animal species designated as threatened or endangered by the US Endangered Species Act or listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). 
3. Items made from cat and dog parts or pelts as defined by US Federal Law.
4. Ivory or bones from ivory-producing animals, including tusks, elk ivory, fossilised ivory and woolly mammoth ivory.
5. Items made from human remains or products from the human body, except for teeth, fingernails, and hair.

3. Dangerous Items: Hazardous Materials, Recalled Items and Weapons

For safety and legal reasons, we prohibit certain dangerous items from our marketplace.

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Hazardous Materials

Due to the potential harm caused by hazardous materials, as well as complex legal and delivery regulations surrounding such materials, hazardous materials are prohibited on Shega Store.

While not exhaustive, the following materials are examples of prohibited hazardous materials:

1. Explosives (fireworks or sparklers)
2. Explosive precursors
3. Flammable items
4. Gases
5. Radioactive material
6. Toxic substances (such as poisons)

Recalled Items or Items that Present Unreasonable Risk of Harm

Items that have been recalled by governments or manufacturers are prohibited from being sold on Shega Store. A few examples of items that have been recalled are certain vintage Corning Ware percolators, lawn darts and drop side cribs.

Items that present an unreasonable risk of harm are prohibited, even if they have not been the subject of a recall. This would include, for example, items that present a choking hazard. We generally rely on information from various government agencies to identify these items.

Weapons

Context matters when it comes to defining what is or is not a weapon. When in doubt, it’s safe to assume that we won’t allow any item intended to be used as a weapon to inflict harm. The following items are generally not allowed on Shega Store:

1. Guns, knives, or other blatant weapons, even if they are vintage.
2. Imitation firearms  and weapons that look real or are prohibited by US law

4. Hate Items: Items that Promote, Support or Glorify Hatred

We want Shega Store to be a community where people of all backgrounds, nationalities, religions, political affiliations and even different types of artistic taste and humour feel welcome. Art is incredibly subjective, and what is offensive to one is not necessarily offensive to others.

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Shega Store does not allow items or listings that promote, support or glorify hatred towards people or otherwise demean people based upon race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation (collectively, “protected groups”). We also prohibit items or content that promote organisations or people with such views. Items that contain racial slurs or derogatory terms in reference to protected groups.

5. Illegal Items, Items Promoting Illegal Activity and Highly Regulated Items

We respect the law and expect Shega Store sellers to respect the law as well.

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Illegal items, items that promote illegal activity, and stolen items are not allowed on Shega Store. Neither are certain items that are subject to complex legal regulations or registration systems. Because Shega Store is a global company, it’s important to abide by the laws of the markets in which you are selling. What is legal in one country may be illegal in another. All forms of illegal activity are strictly prohibited. Listings may not facilitate or promote illegal acts.

Counterfeit or unauthorised items are prohibited on Shega Store. We consider counterfeit or unauthorised goods to be items that imitate an authentic good, particularly by using a brand’s name, logo, or protected design without the brand owner’s consent. Additionally, we may consider up-cycled or re-purposed items, even if using authentic materials, to be counterfeit if they are making use of a brand’s name, logo, or protected design without their permission. Examples of prohibited counterfeit or unauthorised goods include replica luxury and non-luxury items like bags and branded apparel.

Additionally, due to complex legal restrictions that vary by location, Shega Store does not permit the sale of real estate, housing, or motor vehicles (for example: automobiles, motorcycles, boats, travel trailers, etc.).

6. Internationally Regulated Items

Shega Store provides a direct connection between buyers and sellers around the world. If you buy or sell an item from another country, or if you enter a transaction with someone across international borders, you are responsible for complying with laws and regulations of the country of destination as well as your local laws.

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When buying and selling internationally, you should comply with your local laws and be aware that other countries may have their own restrictions. You might be prohibited from exporting or importing certain items under international laws and regulations. Some transactions may require licences, permits, or other documentation. If you have questions about how to comply with the law, we recommend that you speak to a qualified professional.

When you use Shega Store’s services, you are also responsible for complying with economic sanctions and trade restrictions, including those implemented by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) of the US Department of the Treasury. All Shega Store members must comply with our Sanctions Policy , regardless of their location.

Shega Store reserves the right to request that sellers provide additional information, disclose an item’s country of origin in a listing, or take other steps to meet compliance obligations.

You should be aware that third-party payment processors, such as PayPal, may independently monitor transactions for sanctions compliance and may block some transactions as part of their own compliance programmes. Shega Store has no authority or control over the independent decision-making of these providers.

7. Pornography and Mature Content

Shega Store does not allow any pornographic content on the platform. Beyond that, we restrict mature content so that people who are offended by this kind of material don’t have to see it. If you are selling mature content, we ask that you be respectful of differing sensibilities.

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Pornography of any sort is prohibited on Shega Store, whereas mature content is restricted.

Although pornography can be difficult to define, an item generally qualifies as pornography when it contains printed or visual material that explicitly describes or displays sex acts, sex organs, or other erotic behaviour for the sole purpose of sexual arousal or stimulation.

We define mature content containing printed or visual depictions of human genitalia, sexual activity or content, profane language, sexual wellness items, violent images, and explicit types or representations of taxidermy.

When deciding whether mature content crosses over the threshold into pornography, we take into consideration the explicitness of depictions of sexual activity or content.

8. Violent Items: Items that Promote, Support or Glorify Violence

We want Shega Store to be a safe place for everyone. While violent content can be a legitimate part of historical, educational or artistic expression, it should never be used to promote or glorify violent acts against others.

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We do not allow items or listings that promote, support or glorify acts of violence or harm towards self or others, including credible threats of harm.

The following items are not allowed on Shega Store:

1. Items that glorify human suffering or tragedies, including items that commemorate or honour serial killers.
2. Items that attempt to exploit natural disasters or human tragedies.
3. Items that encourage, glorify, or celebrate acts of violence against individuals or groups
4. Items that encourage self-mutilation, starvation or other self-harm
5. Items that promote or endorse harmful misinformation.