Dalder is not a curated marketplace. However, for a variety of reasons, we prohibit certain types of items from Dalder. 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 Dalder. This policy explains what is prohibited or restricted on Dalder.
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 a Dalder shop, you’re agreeing to this policy and our Terms of Use. If Dalder has reason to believe you, your content, or your use of the Services violate our Terms, we may deactivate your content to some or all buyers or suspend or terminate your account (and any accounts Dalder determines is related to your account) and your access to the Services. Generally, Dalder will notify you that your content or account has been suspended or terminated, unless you’ve repeatedly violated our Terms or we have legal or regulatory reasons preventing us from notifying you.
The following types of items are prohibited or restricted on Dalder:
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. In the words of Joyce Carol Oates, “art should not be comforting; for comfort, we have mass entertainment and one another. 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 Dalder. We reserve the right to remove listings that we determine are not within the spirit of Dalder. Violating this policy may result in the member's selling privileges being suspended and/or terminated.
Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are prohibited on Dalder. These items may be subject to legal requirements and, in some cases, are considered controlled substances under applicable law.
Our policy also applies to medical drugs, medical devices, and any other item that claims to treat, prevent, mitigate, cure, or diagnose a disease or medical condition. Possible legal restrictions aside, these items are not in the spirit of Dalder.
The following are examples of items that may not be sold on Dalder:
Certain animal products are highly regulated and prohibited on Dalder due to the risk of harm to live, companion, or endangered animals.
The following are examples of animal products that may not be sold on Dalder:
For safety and legal reasons, we prohibit certain dangerous items from our marketplace.
Hazardous Materials
Due to the potential harm caused by hazardous materials, as well as complex legal and shipping regulations surrounding such materials, hazardous materials are prohibited on Dalder. We also prohibit kits, instructions, patterns, and designs enabling the creation of these items.
While not exhaustive, the following materials are examples of prohibited hazardous materials:
Some ingredients are considered hazardous when found in certain contexts. For more information, please see our Seller Handbook articles about cleaning supplies and cosmetics products.
Recalled Items or Items that May Pose a Health or Safety Hazard
Items that have been recalled by governments or manufacturers are prohibited from being sold on Dalder. A few examples of items that have been recalled are certain vintage Corning Ware percolators, lawn darts, and drop side cribs.
Items that may pose a health or safety hazard are prohibited, even if they have not been the subject of a recall. This would include, for example, items that present a choking, electrocution, or strangulation hazard. We rely on information from user reports and various government agencies to identify these items.
Dalder prohibits certain loose or separable high-powered magnets that fit into a 2.25 inches long and 1.25 inches wide “small parts” cylinder and have a flux of 50 kG2 mm2 or more, because of the safety risk they pose if swallowed.
For more information about reporting unsafe products and recalls for certain markets, please see our Unsafe or Recalled Products page.
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 Dalder:
We want Dalder to be a community where people of all backgrounds, nationalities, religions, and even different types of artistic taste and humor feel welcome. Art is incredibly subjective, and what is offensive to one is not necessarily offensive to others.
Dalder does not allow items or listings with violent or degrading language toward people based upon: race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, immigration status, or caste (collectively, “protected classes”). We also prohibit items or content that promote organizations with such views.
The following items are not allowed on Dalder:
Some items may contain symbols or terms associated with hateful rhetoric in a context unrelated to hateful intent. We understand that these items are subject to a variety of valid and often conflicting interpretations of their educational, historical and artistic value. Recognizing that there may be no consensus on their value, we reserve the right to evaluate such items on an individual, case-by-case basis.
A note on swastikas:
We are sensitive to the fact that there are many cultures throughout the world which use the swastika for legitimate purposes completely independent of Nazism. However, due to the widespread recognition of the Nazi swastika as a hate symbol, we have decided to only allow swastikas when part of a clear religious or cultural context.
We respect the law and expect Dalder sellers to respect the law as well.
Illegal items, items that promote illegal activity, and stolen items are not allowed on Dalder. Neither are certain items that are subject to complex legal regulations or registration systems. We require sellers to follow all applicable laws for the items they list. Listings may be unavailable for users in regions where the item is restricted to purchase or sell.
Dalder works with law enforcement to take action on stolen property. If you suspect stolen property on Dalder, please report it to local law enforcement. While not exhaustive, examples of items which may be subject to regulation include:
See the linked pages for more information on requirements and specific items Dalder prohibits in these categories.
Because Dalder 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. This includes, but is not limited to the sale of:
Unauthorized replicas or copies of items, and patterns or designs enabling their creation, are prohibited on Dalder. We consider counterfeit or unauthorized 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 unauthorized goods include replica luxury and non-luxury items like bags and branded apparel.
We also prohibit content which infringes on the privacy, publicity, and personal rights of others.
Personal information may not be sold, for instance as part of a data bank or mailing list. The sale of personal or government documents, such as credit cards, identification cards, and licenses is also prohibited.
Given associated regulations, lottery tickets, cryptocurrency mining rigs, and current, exchangeable currency and postage may not be sold on Dalder. We also prohibit the sale of financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and other securities. Items made by a seller containing any of these items in a usable condition are also not allowed. Collectible postage or currency that priced at less than 1,000 EUR are allowed unless subject to legal or other restrictions. Collectible currency may not be offered as 'unsearched' or as a mixed lot of unknown contents.
RItems may not aid in impersonation. We prohibit realistic items that identify the wearer as an active law enforcement, military, or government official.
We prohibit items which are intended to evade the detection of illegal activity, such as radar detectors, license plate covers, and materials for faking drug tests.
We also prohibit certain items that may be used for falsified qualifications. This includes rideshare company decals, diplomas for higher learning or professional licenses, and bank statements and pay stubs, including templates. Consequently, items meant to fraudulently deceive others about one’s medical status are prohibited. This includes items such as fraudulent test results, or items designating an animal as a service animal. We also prohibit items which deceptively infringe on someone’s privacy, such as concealed cameras or tracking devices, and lockpicking devices.
We want Dalder 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.
We do not allow items or listings that promote, support or glorify acts of violence or harm towards self, others, or animals, including credible threats of harm.
The following items are not allowed on Dalder:
Graphic materials, such as items with violent, gory, or profane text or imagery, must follow our policy for Listing Mature Content Correctly.
Commemoration of violent events, without glorification