Etsy Seller Policy Library
Every Etsy rule that can get your shop suspended — explained in plain English, with the exact line Etsy published so you can verify it yourself, and clear steps to stay compliant. Free for everyone, no account needed.
Etsy's Creativity Standards
Rules defining which items can be listed on Etsy based on how they were made, designed, sourced, or handpicked by the seller.
Last verified Apr 24, 2026 · 9 rules
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Mass-produced goods are prohibited in the Handmade category
HM-2 - Warning
Production partners must be disclosed on all applicable listings
HM-3 - Suspension risk
Misrepresenting how or where an item was made is prohibited
HM-4 - Suspension risk
Computerized-tool items must use the seller's original design, not purchased templates
HM-5 - Suspension risk
Switching a shop from handmade to dropship without re-disclosure is prohibited
HM-6 - Warning
Vintage items must be listed as 'Handpicked by a seller', not as handmade
HM-7 - Suspension risk
Sourced items are limited to craft supplies and buyer-customized goods; generic resold consumer products are prohibited
HM-8 - Listing deactivation
Listing-level Creativity Standards appeal
HM-L1
Intellectual Property Policy
How Etsy handles trademark, copyright, and other intellectual-property disputes between rights holders and sellers.
Last verified Apr 24, 2026 · 7 rules
Prohibited Items Policy
Categories of items that may not be sold on Etsy under any circumstances, including items that are harmful, illegal, or inconsistent with Etsy's values.
Last verified Apr 24, 2026 · 15 rules
Seller Policy
Standards governing how sellers must represent their items, communicate with buyers, manage reviews, and conduct their shops on Etsy.
Last verified Apr 24, 2026 · 8 rules
Fees & Payments Policy
Explanation of the fees Etsy charges sellers for listing, transactions, advertising, and other services, and how those fees are billed.
Last verified Apr 24, 2026 · 4 rules
Shipping Policy
Requirements for how sellers must ship orders, including processing times, tracking, and use of Etsy's shipping label services.
Last verified Apr 24, 2026 · 5 rules
48 rules across 6 policies
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