BidGoat Prohibited Items Policy

Last Updated: August 14, 2026

BidGoat is a peer-to-peer marketplace for jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, and watches. Listings outside these categories are not permitted. This policy explains what may not be sold on BidGoat, how we enforce it, and what happens when a seller violates it.

This policy applies to every listing, auction, Buy It Now offer, Must Sell flash sale, message, photo, and description on the platform. It applies to all sellers without exception.

1. Authenticity and Intellectual Property

Counterfeit goods are strictly prohibited and result in immediate permanent removal from BidGoat. Because BidGoat operates in the jewelry and luxury watch categories, authenticity is the single most important rule on the platform. There is no warning and no second chance for counterfeits.

The following are prohibited:

Counterfeit, replica, or trademark-infringing jewelry or watches
Items with false, forged, or misleading authentication claims
Fraudulent or fabricated appraisals, grading reports, or certificates
Misrepresented stones, metals, carat weight, clarity, or provenance
Unauthorized use of brand names, logos, or designer marks in listings
"Inspired by," "tribute," "homage," or "AAA" versions of branded designs
Aftermarket-modified branded watches presented as factory original

Sellers are responsible for the accuracy of every claim made in a listing. If you cannot substantiate a brand, material, grading, or authenticity claim, do not make it.

2. Ownership and Provenance

Stolen items, or items without lawful proof of ownership
Blood diamonds, conflict minerals, or ethically restricted gemstones
Items subject to an active legal claim, lien, or dispute
Wildlife-restricted materials, including ivory and tortoiseshell

3. Categories Outside BidGoat's Scope

BidGoat lists jewelry, watches, diamonds, gemstones, and related accessories only. The following are prohibited regardless of legality:

Items that are not jewelry, watches, diamonds, gemstones, or accessories
Services, rentals, or labor of any kind
Digital goods, downloads, NFTs, or cryptocurrency
Gift cards, prepaid cards, store credit, or digital redemption codes
Mystery boxes, surprise bags, or listings with undisclosed contents

4. Regulated, Restricted, and Unsafe Goods

Weapons, ammunition, pepper spray, tasers, or self-defense items
Hazardous materials, including chemicals, flammables, and explosives
Drugs, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia
Alcohol, tobacco, vape products, or related accessories
Medical devices requiring a prescription
Government-issued documents, including IDs, passports, license plates, and badges
Recalled or unsafe items banned by a safety agency
Live animals or biological materials, including human remains or body parts

5. Offensive and Harmful Content

Adult or sexually explicit content of any kind
Items promoting hate, violence, or discrimination
Items celebrating or memorializing violent acts or their perpetrators

6. Prohibited Seller Conduct

Beyond what is listed, the following conduct is prohibited and carries the same consequences:

Soliciting or completing transactions outside BidGoat
Requesting or accepting off-platform payment
Bid manipulation, shill bidding, or bidding on your own listings
Using bots, scripts, or automation to influence bidding
Posting misleading, edited, deceptive, or stock photographs
Creating multiple accounts to evade restrictions or inflate visibility
Sharing personal contact information to move a deal off-platform
Cancelling auctions or confirmed sales without a valid reason
Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users

7. Enforcement

BidGoat reviews listings and investigates reports from buyers, sellers, and rights holders. Violations escalate as follows:

Offense	Consequence
First offense	Warning issued and listing removed, with a written explanation
Second offense	7-day account suspension. Cannot list or bid during suspension.
Third offense	Permanent ban from BidGoat

Severe violations bypass this ladder entirely. Counterfeit items, fraud, threats, and stolen goods result in immediate permanent ban and forfeiture of the listing. Where required, BidGoat cooperates with law enforcement and with brand rights holders.

BidGoat may also remove listings, cancel transactions, refund buyers, withhold payouts on affected orders, and report activity to payment partners where a violation involves fraud or misrepresentation.

8. Buyer Protection

BidGoat operates Secure Payment Protection on every transaction. Payment is held securely and is not released to the seller until the buyer confirms delivery. If an item arrives counterfeit, materially misrepresented, or not as described, the buyer may open a dispute and BidGoat will review it. Held funds are refunded to the buyer where a dispute is resolved in the buyer's favor.

Payments are processed by Stripe. BidGoat does not store card details.

9. Reporting a Violation

If you believe a listing violates this policy, report it from within the BidGoat app or email us at the address below. Rights holders reporting suspected counterfeit or trademark infringement should include the listing reference, the mark at issue, and a description of the infringement so we can act quickly.

10. Changes to This Policy

BidGoat may update this policy as the platform, applicable law, or payment partner requirements change. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of BidGoat constitutes acceptance of the current policy.

Contact

Questions, reports, or rights-holder notices:
Email: support@bidgoat.com
Support: www.bidgoat.com/support