Allowed on AYE Market
Anything you legally own or have the right to sell, listed honestly in the category it belongs to — across all 22 categories, from vehicles and property to services and food. Job postings must describe genuine openings; Jobs Wanted ads must describe genuine availability for work. Use real photos of the actual item, accurate prices, and truthful descriptions.
Never allowed — in any category
- Weapons — firearms, ammunition, explosives, or weapon accessories.
- Illegal products — drugs and controlled substances, stolen goods, and anything illegal to sell under Ethiopian law.
- Counterfeit items — fake or replica branded goods misrepresented as genuine. (Honestly labeled replicas in categories that support a "replica" condition are the seller's legal responsibility.)
- Adult content — sexual content or services, or anything sexualizing any person without consent.
- Content involving minors — zero tolerance; see our Children's Privacy Policy. Immediate permanent ban.
- Protected wildlife — endangered species or products made from them.
- Financial schemes — pyramid/Ponzi schemes, fake investments, "get rich quick" offers.
- Personal data for sale — ID documents, account credentials, SIM cards registered to others, or anyone's private information.
- Prohibited job posts — fake vacancies, pay-to-apply schemes, or postings soliciting child labour.
Spam & duplicate listings
Post each item once, in its correct category. Repeating the same listing, cross-posting one item into several categories, or flooding a category with near-identical posts gets listings removed and earns a warning — repeated, it earns a suspension.
Fraud & scams
Any attempt to deceive another user — fake listings, bait-and-switch pricing, fake payment confirmations, phishing links, impersonating a person or business — results in immediate listing removal and account suspension, usually permanent. Learn to recognize scam patterns in our Safety Center, and report anything suspicious.
Harassment & hate
Threats, hate speech, discriminatory language, sexual harassment, or targeted abuse — in listings, chat, reviews, job posts, or reports — is never tolerated. This applies regardless of who started it. Use the block button freely; use the report button when lines are crossed.
Intellectual property
Only use photos and text you own or have permission to use. Don't copy another seller's listing. If your copyrighted content was used without permission, email ayetechub@gmail.com with the listing link and proof of ownership — we investigate every claim.
How moderation works
- Reports — every listing, chat, and profile has a one-tap Report option with specific reasons. Reports land in a human moderator's review queue.
- Human review — a moderator evaluates the reported content against these Guidelines. We don't auto-ban on report counts alone.
- Action — proportionate to severity, per the ladder below. All enforcement actions are logged.
- Appeal — believe we got it wrong? Contact us via in-app Feedback & Support or email, and a human reviews the decision.
The enforcement ladder
| Violation | Typical action |
|---|---|
| Minor first-time issue (wrong category, unclear listing) | Listing removed or corrected, guidance given |
| Spam / duplicates | Listings removed, formal warning |
| Prohibited items, counterfeits | Listing removed, warning or temporary suspension |
| Fraud, scams, harassment | Immediate suspension, likely permanent ban |
| Content involving minors | Immediate permanent ban + escalation where legally required |
| Repeat violations after warning | Permanent ban |
| Ban evasion (new accounts) | New accounts banned on discovery |
False or malicious reporting made in bad faith is itself a violation of these Guidelines.
These Guidelines work together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us.