Our House Rules

Get to know Etsy's legal terms and policies

Our House Rules

Seller Policy

Your rights and obligations as an Etsy seller

Your rights and obligations as an Etsy seller

Adult Nudity and Sexual Content

Content containing nudity and adult content that is prohibited, restricted, or allowed in our marketplace

Community Policy

Requirements for participating in community spaces

Privacy Policy

Our privacy practices for our site, mobile apps, and other services

Purchase Protection Program for Sellers

Requirements for Purchase Protection program eligibility

Prohibited Items Policy - Effective through July 28th, 2024

Items that are prohibited or restricted in our marketplace

Google Shopping Incentives Policy

Terms for special offers and promotions when using Google Shopping advertising through Etsy

Sell on Etsy App Policy (Effective from December 1, 2022)

Managing your Etsy shop through the Sell on Etsy mobile app

Etsy Payments Policy

Our agreement with you about your use of our payments services.

Handmade Policy

What may be sold in our Handmade category

Pattern Policy

Your rights and responsibilities when using Pattern by Etsy

Advertising & Marketing Policy

Terms for Etsy sellers who take advantage of our advertising or marketing services

Discrimination and Hateful Content Policy

Behavior we prohibit on Etsy

Fees & Payments Policy

Seller fees, taxes, and how to pay them

Intellectual Property Policy

Intellectual property and issues with infringement

Sanctions Policy

Your responsibilities regarding sanctions and trade restrictions

Prohibited Items Policy - Effective starting July 29th, 2024

Items that are prohibited or restricted in our marketplace

Seller Referrals Policy

Earning credits by referring your friends to sell on Etsy

Off-Platform Transactions

Buy and sell items safely and securely on Etsy.

Shipping Policy

Understanding your shipping obligations and your rights and responsibilities when using Etsy's shipping labels services