Prohibited Products

We want to make sure Faber is a safe place for our sellers and customers. We’ve set out these guidelines to protect our community and to help you decide whether our site is the right fit for your products.

We reserve the right to refuse, suspend or terminate any listings or shops which do not adhere to these guidelines.  Please note that our regulations on prohibited items may change at any time and without warning.

 

The following goods cannot be sold or promoted through our website:

  1. Copyrighted or trademarked products
  2. Age restricted, sexual and mature content
  3. Distasteful, offensive, or hateful products
  4. Alcohol, cigarettes, and other restricted or illegal substances
  5. Human or animal remains
  6. Weapons, explosives, and other hazardous products

 

1. Copyrighted or trademarked products

We do not accept items that contain copyrighted materials, or which infringe on the intellectual property of other individuals/ businesses. We also ask that you do not use trademarked names, concepts, and other similar descriptors in your product listings.

 

2. Age restricted, sexual and mature content

Works depicting mature themes are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We do not permit listings/ shops which portray strong violence, offensive language, or pornographic scenes.

Certain types of nudity may be accepted, depending upon the context. Examples of acceptable nudity include: non-sexual nude sculptures, figurines, or artwork. We reserve the right to deny any listings which our team considers unacceptable.

 

3. Distasteful, offensive, or hateful products

Products of a discriminatory or hateful nature are tolerated on our site. This includes (but is not limited to) products which:

  • glorify, symbolise, or uphold hateful organisations
  • are derogatory or harmful towards protected groups
  • infringe upon the freedoms and safety of individuals and communities

 

4. Alcohol, cigarettes, and other restricted or illegal substances

We do not allow the sale of any restricted or illegal substances on our website. We also restrict the sale of paraphernalia related to these goods; any products which endorse the use of illegal substances are not permitted on Faber.

 

5. Human or animal remains

Human remains or body parts (including real hair and nails) are not permitted under any circumstances on Faber.

Living and deceased animals/ insects are also not permitted on our site. We prohibit the sale of products containing ivory, bones, taxidermy, animal skins/ furs (excluding those listed below) and any other insect/ animal parts.

Certain animal-based materials are exempt from these guidelines. Products created using the following materials are generally acceptable:

  • Leather from cattle, pigs, sheep, deer, or goats
  • Suede from cattle, pigs, sheep, deer, or goats
  • Wool, cashmere, mohair, pashmina
  • Silk

 

6. Weapons, explosives, and other hazardous products

We do not permit products that are hazardous or dangerous to be sold on our site. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Weapons, firearms, and sharp objects such as knives
  • Imitation/ toy firearms and other weapons
  • Explosives and fireworks
  • Hazardous chemicals or materials
  • Recalled products

 

Need more guidance?

If you’re uncertain about the suitability of your products for Faber, please reach out to a member of our team through our contact page.