Prohibited & restricted items

Listings that mention these items are automatically held for review and removed if they break the rules. Repeat or serious violations get the account suspended. When in doubt, ask support@zippalo.net before you post.

Not allowed

• Firearms, ammunition, and parts — guns, receivers, suppressors, ammo, bump stocks. (Gun safes, cabinets, cases and racks are fine.)
• Explosives and fireworks — including Tannerite, black powder and blasting caps.
• Drugs and prescriptions — marijuana/THC, CBD oils, kratom, prescription medicine, and paraphernalia.
• Alcohol, tobacco and vapes.
• Stolen, counterfeit or replica goods, or anything with a serial number reported stolen.
• Protected wildlife and animal parts — ivory, eagle feathers, bear parts, endangered species.
• Human body parts, fluids, used needles or medical devices that require a prescription.
• Adult content or services, and anything sexual.
• Recalled products, hazardous chemicals, and pesticides restricted to licensed applicators.
• Services that aren’t legal to offer, gift cards, and accounts or tickets you can’t legally transfer.

Allowed with rules

• Vehicles, trailers and titled equipment — you must have the title (or bill of sale where the state allows) in your name, and the VIN must not be reported stolen.
• Livestock and animals — follow your state’s health-certificate and brand-inspection rules. No dogs or cats from unlicensed breeders where a license is required.
• Real estate and land — owners or licensed agents only. Listings are advertisements, not offers; close through a title company.
• Short-term stays — you are responsible for local permits and lodging taxes.
• Hay, firewood and plants — follow quarantine rules (for example, firewood movement restrictions).

Always

• Keep contact and payment on Zippalo — no phone numbers, links, or outside payment apps in listings or messages.
• Use real photos and video of the actual item.
• Report anything that looks wrong with the ⚑ Report link on any listing or profile.