Prohibited Products Policy

Last Updated: 17 September 2026

BuyForKart is committed to maintaining a safe, lawful and trustworthy online marketplace.

Sellers and vendors are responsible for ensuring that the products they list and sell through BuyForKart comply with applicable Indian laws, regulations and BuyForKart marketplace requirements.

This Prohibited Products Policy identifies categories of products and activities that are not permitted, or may be restricted, on the BuyForKart platform.

1. General Rule

Sellers must not list, advertise, offer, distribute or sell products that are:

• Illegal
• Counterfeit
• Stolen
• Fraudulent
• Unsafe
• Misleading
• Restricted without the required authorization
• Prohibited under applicable law
• Prohibited under BuyForKart marketplace rules

BuyForKart may remove or restrict any listing that appears to violate this policy.

2. Illegal Products

Products whose sale, possession, distribution or transportation is prohibited under applicable Indian law must not be listed.

This includes products that require a license, authorization or approval where the seller does not have the required authorization.

3. Counterfeit and Fake Products

Sellers must not list or sell:

• Counterfeit branded products
• Fake branded goods
• Unauthorized replicas represented as genuine
• Products with forged trademarks
• Products with manipulated brand information
• Unauthorized copies of branded products

Sellers may be required to provide proof of authenticity or authorization.

4. Stolen Goods

Sellers must not list or sell stolen, unlawfully obtained or unlawfully possessed goods.

If BuyForKart receives credible information regarding potentially stolen goods, the listing may be restricted or removed and appropriate action may be taken.

5. Weapons and Restricted Weapons

Weapons and other restricted weapon-related products may be prohibited or restricted on BuyForKart.

Sellers must not list products whose sale or possession is unlawful or requires authorization that the seller does not possess.

BuyForKart may apply additional restrictions to products that could create safety or legal concerns.

6. Explosives and Dangerous Materials

Products involving unlawful explosives, explosive devices or other prohibited dangerous materials must not be listed.

Products that require special authorization, transportation procedures or regulatory compliance may be subject to additional restrictions.

7. Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances

Sellers must not list:

• Illegal narcotics
• Prohibited drugs
• Controlled substances offered unlawfully
• Products intended for illegal drug use
• Other substances prohibited by applicable law

Legally permitted medicines and healthcare products may be subject to separate applicable rules and restrictions.

8. Prescription and Restricted Medicines

Prescription medicines and other regulated healthcare products may be subject to applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.

Sellers must not list regulated medicines without the required authorization or contrary to applicable law.

BuyForKart may restrict particular medicine categories even where a seller claims to have authorization.

9. Hazardous Chemicals and Toxic Substances

Products that are unlawfully hazardous, toxic, poisonous or otherwise restricted must not be listed.

Products requiring special handling, storage, licensing or transportation may be subject to additional requirements.

10. Adult and Sexually Explicit Content

Products or content that violate applicable laws, safety requirements or BuyForKart content standards may not be permitted.

BuyForKart may restrict sexually explicit or inappropriate products and content at its discretion subject to applicable law.

11. Child Exploitation or Abuse Material

Any content or product involving child sexual exploitation, abuse or exploitation is strictly prohibited.

BuyForKart may take immediate action and may report suspected unlawful activity to appropriate authorities where required.

12. Human Organs, Human Remains and Related Material

The sale or unauthorized commercial distribution of human organs, human remains or other prohibited human biological material is not permitted.

13. Wildlife and Protected Species

Sellers must not list products made from or involving protected wildlife, endangered species or other legally protected animals, plants or biological materials where such sale is prohibited or restricted.

Examples may include prohibited:

• Animal parts
• Wildlife products
• Protected species products
• Illegal trophies
• Protected plant materials

14. Stolen or Illegally Obtained Cultural Property

Sellers must not list cultural, archaeological or historical objects where their sale, export, possession or transfer is prohibited or restricted by applicable law.

15. Financial Fraud and Illegal Financial Products

Sellers must not offer products or services designed to facilitate:

• Financial fraud
• Identity theft
• Money laundering
• Unauthorized financial transactions
• Illegal investment schemes
• Fake currency
• Counterfeit financial instruments

Financial products or services may require specific regulatory authorization and are subject to applicable laws.

16. Gambling and Illegal Betting

Products or services that facilitate unlawful gambling, betting or similar prohibited activities must not be listed.

17. Identity Documents and Government Documents

Sellers must not offer:

• Fake passports
• Fake identity cards
• Fake driving licences
• Fake certificates
• Forged government documents
• Government documents obtained or sold unlawfully

18. Hacking, Malware and Unauthorized Access Tools

Products or services primarily intended to facilitate unlawful access to computer systems, accounts or networks are prohibited.

This includes products or services designed primarily for:

• Malware distribution
• Credential theft
• Unauthorized access
• Account takeover
• Data theft
• Circumvention of security controls for unlawful purposes

Legitimate cybersecurity products and educational materials may be permitted where their intended use is lawful.

19. Surveillance and Privacy-Abusive Products

Products or services intended to unlawfully spy on, monitor or access another person’s private communications, devices or accounts may be prohibited.

Sellers must comply with applicable privacy and surveillance laws.

20. Fraudulent Documents and Certificates

Sellers must not sell or distribute forged or fraudulent:

• Educational certificates
• Experience certificates
• Medical certificates
• Business documents
• Government documents
• Licenses
• Identification documents

21. Tobacco and Nicotine Products

Products containing tobacco, nicotine or related regulated substances may be subject to strict legal restrictions.

Sellers must comply with all applicable Indian laws and regulations.

BuyForKart may prohibit or restrict such products regardless of claimed seller authorization.

22. Alcohol and Regulated Intoxicating Products

Alcoholic beverages and other regulated intoxicating products may be subject to state-specific licensing and legal restrictions.

Such products may not be listed unless BuyForKart expressly permits the category and the seller satisfies all applicable legal requirements.

23. Unsafe Consumer Products

Products that present an unreasonable safety risk or fail to meet applicable safety requirements may be removed or prohibited.

Examples may include products that:

• Have serious undisclosed safety defects
• Violate mandatory safety standards
• Are subject to official recalls
• Are falsely certified
• Are dangerous when used as intended

24. Recalled Products

Products that have been officially recalled or prohibited by a competent authority or manufacturer may not be listed where continued sale is prohibited or unsafe.

Sellers must promptly notify BuyForKart if a product they sell becomes subject to a relevant recall.

25. Misleading Products and Claims

Sellers must not make false or misleading claims regarding:

• Product benefits
• Health effects
• Performance
• Origin
• Certification
• Brand
• Quality
• Ingredients
• Price
• Warranty

Product descriptions must accurately represent the product.

26. Products Making Unverified Medical Claims

Products must not be marketed with false, deceptive or unsupported claims relating to diagnosis, treatment, prevention or cure of diseases or medical conditions.

Sellers are responsible for ensuring that product claims comply with applicable laws and regulations.

27. Food and Consumable Products

Food and consumable products must comply with applicable food-safety, packaging, labelling and other legal requirements.

Depending on the product category, sellers may be required to provide appropriate:

• Licenses
• Registration details
• Ingredient information
• Allergen information
• Expiry information
• Manufacturing information
• Packaging information

BuyForKart may restrict food products that do not meet applicable requirements.

28. Cosmetics and Personal-Care Products

Cosmetics and personal-care products must comply with applicable requirements relating to:

• Ingredients
• Labelling
• Packaging
• Safety
• Manufacturing
• Importation, where applicable

False or misleading claims may result in listing removal.

29. Hazardous or Unsafe Electrical Products

Electrical and electronic products must comply with applicable safety requirements.

Products that are unsafe, improperly certified or otherwise prohibited under applicable requirements may not be listed.

30. Fake Reviews and Manipulation Services

Sellers must not offer products or services intended to manipulate marketplace ratings or reviews.

Prohibited activities include:

• Fake reviews
• Paid fake ratings
• Review manipulation
• Fake orders created to increase rankings
• Services designed to artificially influence marketplace performance

31. Products That Infringe Intellectual Property

Sellers must not list products that infringe third-party intellectual property rights.

This may include unauthorized use of:

• Trademarks
• Copyrighted material
• Patents
• Designs
• Logos
• Brand names
• Images

32. Products Without Required Licenses or Certifications

Where a product category requires a license, registration, certification or other legal authorization, the seller must possess the required authorization before listing or selling the product.

BuyForKart may request documentary evidence.

33. Imported and Restricted Products

Imported products must comply with applicable Indian import, customs, labelling, safety and other legal requirements.

Sellers are responsible for ensuring that imported products can legally be sold in India.

34. Products Restricted by Logistics Providers

Some products may be restricted by courier or logistics providers because of:

• Dangerous characteristics
• Size
• Weight
• Leakage risk
• Battery restrictions
• Transportation regulations
• Geographic restrictions

BuyForKart may restrict such products from particular delivery methods or locations.

35. Seller Responsibility

Sellers are responsible for understanding the laws and regulations applicable to their products.

Listing a product on BuyForKart does not mean that BuyForKart has certified its legality, safety or authenticity.

Sellers should obtain professional legal or regulatory advice where necessary.

36. Listing Review

BuyForKart may review product listings using:

• Automated systems
• Manual review
• Customer reports
• Seller information
• Regulatory notices
• Brand complaints
• Other relevant information

A listing may be temporarily restricted while an investigation is conducted.

37. Removal of Prohibited Listings

BuyForKart may:

• Remove a prohibited listing
• Disable product sales
• Restrict seller access
• Request supporting documents
• Suspend a seller account
• Terminate marketplace access where appropriate
• Take other permitted action

Actions will be taken in accordance with applicable terms and law.

38. Reporting a Prohibited Product

Customers, sellers, brands and other parties may report a potentially prohibited product to BuyForKart.

Reports can be sent to:

Email: support@buyforkart.com
Customer Care: 7870964028

Please provide:

• Product name
• Seller/vendor name, if known
• Product page information
• Reason for the report
• Supporting evidence, where available

39. Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Complaints

Brand owners or authorized representatives may contact BuyForKart regarding suspected counterfeit or intellectual-property-infringing products.

BuyForKart may request appropriate evidence of ownership or authorization before taking action.

40. Seller Appeals

If a listing is removed or restricted, the seller may contact BuyForKart where an appeal or review process is available.

The seller may be asked to provide:

• Product documentation
• Purchase invoices
• Authorization letters
• Licenses
• Certifications
• Explanation of the listing
• Other relevant information

41. Policy Enforcement

BuyForKart may take appropriate action based on the nature and seriousness of a violation.

Actions may include:

• Warning
• Listing removal
• Listing restriction
• Temporary suspension
• Seller account suspension
• Seller account termination
• Other appropriate measures

Nothing in this policy limits BuyForKart’s ability to comply with lawful requests from competent authorities.

42. Changes to This Policy

BuyForKart may update this Prohibited Products Policy from time to time.

Changes may be made because of:

• New laws or regulations
• Government or regulatory requirements
• Marketplace safety requirements
• Changes in logistics or payment services
• New product categories
• Customer safety considerations

The latest version published on the website will apply subject to applicable law.

43. Seller Compliance

By listing products on BuyForKart, sellers acknowledge that they are responsible for complying with this policy and all applicable laws.

BuyForKart may request additional information before allowing certain products or categories to be listed.

44. Grievance Contact

For unresolved complaints relating to prohibited products or listing restrictions:

Grievance Officer

Name: [TO BE FILLED]
Designation: [TO BE FILLED]
Email: [TO BE FILLED]
Phone: [TO BE FILLED]
Address: [TO BE FILLED]
Working Hours: [TO BE FILLED]

45. Applicable Law

This Prohibited Products Policy is subject to applicable laws and regulations in India.

Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict any legal or consumer right that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.