Welcome to the GoBuyIt community! Our goal is to create a safe, friendly, and reliable marketplace for everyone in Nigeria. These guidelines explain our shared rules and expectations to ensure a positive experience for all users.
By using GoBuyIt, you agree to follow these guidelines. Violations may result in the removal of your ad, a temporary suspension of your account, or a permanent ban.
1. Be Honest and Transparent
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Provide Accurate Information: All listings must be truthful and accurately describe the item or service being offered. Do not misrepresent the condition, location, or price of an item.
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Use Real Photos: All photos in your ads must be of the actual item you are selling. Do not use generic stock photos, images from other websites, or altered images that misrepresent the item's condition.
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Be a Real Person: We encourage you to use your real name and an accurate profile picture. Do not use fake identities or impersonate other people or businesses.
2. Post Lawful and Safe Content
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No Illegal Items: Do not list or attempt to sell anything that is illegal in Nigeria. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Illegal drugs or controlled substances
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Firearms, ammunition, or weapons
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Stolen goods
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Counterfeit or pirated products that infringe on copyrights or trademarks
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Human remains or body parts
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No Dangerous Products: Do not post ads for products that pose an unreasonable risk of injury or harm.
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No Prohibited Content: Do not post anything that is sexually explicit, defamatory, harassing, or that promotes hate speech, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups.
3. Respect Everyone
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Be Respectful: Treat other users with respect and kindness. Harassment, threats, or intimidation of any kind will not be tolerated.
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Protect Privacy: Do not share the private information of others without their consent. This includes phone numbers, email addresses, or physical addresses.
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Report Bad Behavior: If you encounter a user who is violating these guidelines, please report them to us immediately. Your reports help us keep the community safe.
4. Use the Platform as Intended
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No Spamming: Do not post the same ad multiple times or post irrelevant or nonsensical content.
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No External Links: Do not include links to external websites, other classifieds platforms, or online stores in your ad descriptions.
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Keep Communication On-Platform: For your own safety, we recommend keeping all communication with other users within the GoBuyIt platform. Do not share personal contact information prematurely.
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No Service or Job Fraud: All job listings must be legitimate. Do not post ads for pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing, or fraudulent employment opportunities.
Thank you for being a part of the GoBuyIt community. By following these rules, you help us maintain a trustworthy and effective marketplace for everyone in Nigeria.