Prohibited Items & Acceptable Use
TradeAuct enforces strict zero-tolerance rules against prohibited listings and illicit conduct. Violators face listing cancellations, payout holds, and permanent platform expulsion.
1. Prohibited Items & Listing Bans
Counterfeit & Replica Goods
Fake timepieces, replica movements, counterfeit accessories, forged warranty papers, or fake presentation boxes.
Stolen & Lost Property
Items reported stolen, lost, subject to law enforcement notice, or registered on watch register theft databases.
Unauthorized / Encumbered Items
Items that the seller does not possess clear legal title, unencumbered ownership, or explicit authority to sell.
Fraudulent / Altered Documentation
Forged papers, altered serial card numbers, deceptive service certificates, or fabricated dealer stamps.
Illegal & Restricted Goods
Products containing endangered species materials (e.g. non-CITES regulated exotic leathers) or prohibited substances.
Misleading Listings & Ghost Inventory
Listing timepieces not in the seller's physical custody or using deceptive specifications to deceive buyers.
2. Prohibited Platform Conduct
Shill Bidding & Price Manipulation
Bidding on your own auctions, colluding with others to drive up prices, or using bot automation.
Fee Circumvention
Soliciting transactions outside TradeAuct or sharing off-platform contact details to evade marketplace fees.
Payment & Financial Fraud
Using stolen credit cards, initiating fraudulent chargebacks, or engaging in money laundering activities.
Harassment & System Abuse
Abusive communications, manipulating user reviews, or attempting to compromise platform cybersecurity.
Enforcement & Legal Referral
TradeAuct reserves the right to remove any non-compliant listings, freeze linked financial accounts, withhold proceeds associated with fraudulent transactions, and refer severe counterfeiting or fraud to competent UAE law enforcement authorities.
Official Operational Notice:
These policies govern the operations and transactions facilitated on TradeAuct in the United Arab Emirates. All payment transactions, verification protocols, and dispute handling adhere to applicable UAE consumer and electronic transaction regulations.