Alcohol, tobacco, and gambling items are prohibited

What Etsy says

Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are prohibited on Etsy. These items may be subject to legal requirements and, in some cases, are considered controlled substances under applicable law.

How to stay compliant

1. Delist any listing for actual alcohol or tobacco products intended for consumption.
2. Remove any listing for gambling devices, lottery tickets, or raffle entries.
3. If you sell alcohol-adjacent accessories (glasses, decanters, humidors), confirm the listing is for the accessory — not the consumable product itself.

Effort: low · 15-30 minutes

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