# Prohibited Businesses (/trust-and-safety/prohibited-businesses)



This page lists allowed, restricted, and prohibited products and activities. It isn't exhaustive. If you're unsure whether a product is allowed, email [compliance@pandabase.io](mailto:compliance@pandabase.io) before listing it.

## Digital products and services only [#digital-products-and-services-only]

Pandabase is built exclusively for **digital** products and services. You may sell:

* Software, SaaS, web apps, plugins, scripts, mobile apps.
* Digital downloads — ebooks, templates, themes, fonts, presets, assets, sample packs, stock media.
* Online courses, video tutorials, written guides, paid newsletters, paid community access.
* License keys, activation codes, in-game items and currencies (for games you own or are authorized to resell).
* Hosted services — APIs, processing, generation, storage, analytics.
* Coaching and consulting delivered remotely (calls, written feedback, async review).

**Physical goods of any kind are not supported** — that includes apparel, print-on-demand merch, books in print, food, beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics, hardware, accessories, and anything that ships. A store that mixes digital and physical products is treated as a physical-goods store.

## Prohibited categories [#prohibited-categories]

You may not use Pandabase to sell, distribute, facilitate, or promote any of the following. Each item lists concrete examples — but the category is broader than its examples.

### Financial, investment, and advisory services [#financial-investment-and-advisory-services]

* Investment advisory (paid stock picks, "alpha" Discords, signal services, trading rooms).
* Robo-advisors, copy-trading platforms, prop-firm challenges.
* Trading bots, EAs, MQL/Pine scripts sold with guaranteed-return claims.
* Crypto investing, NFT marketplaces, token sales, ICOs, IDOs, presales.
* Securities, fractional shares, derivatives, yield-bearing products.
* Money transmission, peer-to-peer transfers, currency exchange.
* Lending, payday loans, BNPL, cash advances, "income share agreements".
* Credit repair, debt settlement, credit-boost services, "tradeline" sales.
* Legal services, tax preparation, accounting services, immigration paperwork services.
* "Get-rich-quick" courses, dropshipping/Amazon FBA programs with earnings claims, MLM downlines, pyramid schemes, referral pyramids.

### Regulated and age-restricted goods [#regulated-and-age-restricted-goods]

* Pharmaceuticals (prescription or OTC), telemedicine, online pharmacies.
* Medical devices, diagnostic kits, prosthetics, hearing aids.
* Dietary supplements, nootropics, peptides, SARMs, "research chemicals".
* Weight-loss products or programs with medical or transformation claims.
* CBD, THC, kratom, kava, delta-8/9/10, vape products, e-liquids, nicotine pouches.
* Alcohol sales or alcohol delivery services.
* Tobacco, cigars, hookah, rolling papers when marketed for tobacco use.
* Firearms, ammunition, magazines, suppressors, conversion kits, 3D-printed firearm files.
* Explosives, fireworks, blasting caps, demolition supplies.
* Knives or weapons marketed for combat (switchblades, butterfly knives, gravity knives, ballistic knives).
* Endangered species products — ivory, rhino horn, tiger parts, coral, exotic skins, CITES-listed wildlife.
* Hazardous chemicals, pool/industrial reagents, radioactive material, restricted lab equipment.

### Adult and sexual content [#adult-and-sexual-content]

* Pornography, erotica, sexually explicit images or video (live or recorded).
* Adult cam platforms, paid OnlyFans-style content delivery.
* Fetish content, BDSM material, adult ASMR.
* Escort services, "companionship" services, sugar-dating platforms.
* Sex toys, lingerie marketed for adult sexual use, fetish gear.
* **AI-generated sexual content** — undress apps, sexual deepfake tools, synthetic CSAM detectors that don't apply (no exceptions), erotic chatbots primarily for explicit roleplay.
* Non-consensual or impersonation-based sexual content of any kind.

### Gambling and games of chance [#gambling-and-games-of-chance]

* Casino games (slots, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps).
* Sports betting, in-play betting, prediction markets with real-money payouts.
* Poker rooms, online poker software, "rakeback" services.
* Sweepstakes models, "social casino" platforms with cash-out paths.
* Lotteries, raffles, scratch-cards, bingo with prizes.
* Daily fantasy sports for money, esports betting.
* Loot box marketplaces, gambling-mechanic mobile games sold standalone.

### Fraud, abuse, and circumvention [#fraud-abuse-and-circumvention]

* Phishing kits, scam landing-page templates, "spamming tools".
* Carding tools, BIN checkers, CC validators, dump shops.
* Account-takeover services, credential stuffing tools, OTP-bypass kits.
* Hacked or stolen account marketplaces (Spotify, Netflix, gaming, social).
* Bot farms, fake-follower services, view-bot tools, engagement manipulation.
* Fake review services, rating boosters, app-store ranking manipulation.
* Fake certifications, diploma mills, falsified credentials, made-up "verified" badges.
* Personal data sales, scraped contact lists, "leads" derived from breaches.
* Stalkerware, spouseware, hidden-tracking apps, surveillance tools sold to consumers.
* KYC bypass services, document forgery, sale of ID templates or government documents.
* VPN/proxy services explicitly marketed for ban-evasion, fraud, or policy circumvention.
* SEO, growth, or marketing services that promise guaranteed rankings, traffic, or income.

### Malware and offensive security [#malware-and-offensive-security]

* Malware, ransomware, ransomware-as-a-service.
* Spyware, keyloggers, RATs (remote-access trojans).
* DDoS-for-hire services, "stresser" or "booter" services.
* Exploit kits, weaponized 0-days, automated attack frameworks for unauthorized targets.
* Crypters, packers, AV evasion tools marketed for malicious use.

<Callout type="info">
  Legitimate offensive-security businesses (pentesting services, vulnerability research, red-team tooling sold to verified enterprise customers) are not categorically banned but require review. Reach out before listing.
</Callout>

### AI tools used for abuse [#ai-tools-used-for-abuse]

* Tools primarily designed to generate CSAM or non-consensual sexual content.
* "Undress" apps, sexual deepfake generators, sexual likeness clones.
* Voice or video deepfake tools marketed for impersonation or fraud.
* AI systems primarily designed to evade content moderation, KYC, or platform protections.
* AI bots designed to manipulate elections, public discourse, or generate large-scale misinformation.

### Illegitimate digital resale and piracy [#illegitimate-digital-resale-and-piracy]

* Resold or redistributed digital products without rights — PLR abuse, scraped paid courses, leaked content packs.
* Pirated software, cracked games, keygens, "lifetime activation" license sales.
* IPTV services, Kodi builds with paid IPTV access, streaming-key reseller services.
* Unauthorized streams of sports, films, or live events.
* Cheats, hacks, or modded clients for online games when sale violates the game's terms.
* Stolen content republished without permission (writing, art, music, video).

### Other restricted categories [#other-restricted-categories]

* Dating, matchmaking, and "romance" services.
* Timeshares, vacation-club memberships.
* Multi-level marketing programs, network-marketing structures.
* Religious "miracle" products, prosperity offerings sold with guaranteed-outcome claims.
* Psychic readings, spell-casting services, paid horoscope subscriptions with specific predictions.

## Prohibited activities [#prohibited-activities]

These rules apply to all merchants, regardless of what they sell.

### Zero-tolerance — immediate termination [#zero-tolerance--immediate-termination]

* **CSAM** or any form of child exploitation material. We report to NCMEC and the relevant law enforcement.
* Terrorist content, terrorist financing, or material support to designated terrorist organizations.
* Sale or promotion of any prohibited product or service listed above after a written warning, or first-strike when intent is clear.
* Fraud — using Pandabase to charge customers for goods you can't or won't deliver.
* Identity theft, account takeover activity, impersonation of real people or businesses.
* Distribution or facilitation of malware, ransomware, or destructive payloads.
* Phishing operations or coordinated scam campaigns.

### May result in warning or termination [#may-result-in-warning-or-termination]

* Harassment, threats, bullying, or abusive behavior toward customers, support staff, or other merchants.
* Hate speech or content targeting protected characteristics (race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability).
* Spam, unsolicited bulk messaging, or "blast" marketing using customer data from Pandabase.
* Unauthorized collection, exposure, or sale of customer personal data.
* Content promoting self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders.
* Misleading claims, bait-and-switch listings, or "free trial" patterns designed to entrap customers into hard-to-cancel subscriptions.
* Fake reviews, manipulated ratings, or artificial engagement on your own listings.
* Attempting to evade enforcement — re-registering after suspension, using nominee owners, splitting one prohibited business across multiple stores.
* Violating laws of any jurisdiction where your product is offered, sold, or accessed.

## How we enforce [#how-we-enforce]

* We review onboarding listings, product titles, descriptions, and incoming dispute patterns.
* Customer reports, network alerts (Verifi/Ethoca), and EFW signals are weighed alongside our own monitoring.
* For ambiguous cases we'll reach out, ask questions, and give time to provide context before any account action.
* For zero-tolerance violations we suspend immediately and refer to law enforcement where required.

This list isn't exhaustive. Pandabase determines whether a business, product, or activity violates this policy. If you're unsure, ask first — [compliance@pandabase.io](mailto:compliance@pandabase.io).