The rules for posting classified ads on a website can vary depending on the platform, but here are some common guidelines that BOFA Marketplace & Online shop classified ad platform enforce to maintain a positive and safe environment for users:
As a condition of use of BOFA Marketplace & Online shop classified ad platform, and as part of agreeing to our Terms of Use you agree to comply with these policies.
At BOFA Marketplace & Online shop classified ad platform, we want to make sure that the site is as clean, friendly, and usable as possible for everyone. Ads that fall outside the posting rules in this policy may be removed from the site in accordance with our Terms of Use.
You are solely responsible for all information that you submit to BOFA Marketplace & Online shop classified ad platform and any consequences that may result from your post. We reserve the right at our discretion to refuse or content that we believe is inappropriate, or breaches our Terms of Use or breaches legislation. We also reserve the right at our discretion to restrict a user's use of the site either temporarily or permanently, or refuse a user's registration or cancel a user’s account. See our Terms of Use for more information on how you may and may not use the Platform.
If an ad fails to meet any of the criteria, or for any of the reasons set out below, BOFA Marketplace & Online shop classified ad platform may remove your ad in accordance with our Terms of Use – with or without notice to you.
Question of Interest:
How to Register on BOFA Marketplace & Online shop . How to Create Account on BOFA Marketplace & Online shop. How to open a Shop or a Store on BOFA Marketplace & Online shop. How to post free ads on BOFA Marketplace & Online shop . How to Advertise on BOFA Marketplace & Online shop . How to Sell your products on BOFA Marketplace & Online shop
- Click on register or Post free ads link on the uper right hand on the website :
- Supply your Name, Email and Phone no.
- A confirmation link will be sent to your email to activate your account
- Login to your register email and activate your BOFA Account ( Check your Spam Mail also)
- Go back to BOFA Marketplace & Online shop login page and login to your personalized account Dashboard and your profiles
- Post an ads free, Open your shop or store, Chat with other user. post a comment etc.
Accuracy and Honesty:
- Provide accurate and truthful information in your ads.
- Do not use misleading or false information.
Prohibited Content:
- Do not post ads for illegal or prohibited items or services.
- Avoid content that is offensive, discriminatory, or violates community standards.
No Duplicate Ads:
- Avoid posting the same ad multiple times. BOFA platforms have rules against duplicate content.
Respect Intellectual Property
- Do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
- Do not post copyrighted material without permission.
Personal Information:
- Do not share personal information such as phone numbers, addresses, or email addresses in the ad description. Use the designated fields for contact information.
No Spamming:
- Do not spam the platform with the same or similar ads repeatedly.
- Avoid excessive use of keywords or tags that are not relevant to your ad.
Language and Formatting:
- Use appropriate language and avoid offensive or inappropriate content.
- Follow any formatting rules provided by the platform for a consistent look.
Photographs:
- If allowed, use clear and relevant photos.
- Do not use stock photos if they misrepresent the actual item or service.
Compliance with Local Laws:
- Ensure that your ad complies with local laws and regulations.
- Certain items or services may be restricted or regulated in different regions.
Moderation:
- Understand that classified ad platforms often have moderators who review and may remove ads that violate their policies.
- Follow any guidelines or instructions provided by the moderation team.
Contact Information:
- Use the designated fields for contact information.
- Avoid putting contact information in the ad title or description if not allowed.
Renewal and Expiry:
- Adhere to any rules regarding ad renewal or expiration dates.
- Remove or ads that are no longer relevant.
Always check the specific rules and guidelines of BOFA Marketplace for s. Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of your ad or, in some cases, the suspension of your account.
What is not allowed on BOFA Marketplace & Online shop classified ad platform?
Restricted Categories
You are restricted from selling or seeking to buy on the BOFA Marketplace & Online shop classified ad platform:
1. Blood, body parts and bodily fluids, or offers of humans for sale, including offers or requests for adoption or surrogacy
2. Fireworks, destructive devices and explosives
3. Government and transit badges, uniforms, IDs, documents and licenses
4. Hazardous materials including but not limited to radioactive, toxic and explosive materials
5. Identity documents, personal financial records and personal information
6. Illegal drugs, controlled substances, substances and items used to manufacture drugs and controlled substances, items designed only to help someone take drugs and drug paraphernalia
7. Nitrous oxide products, including but not limited to nitrous oxide canisters, bulbs, nangs and cream chargers
8. Illegal items and services, and items which encourage or facilitate illegal activity
9. Anything that has the potential to be exploitative, endangering or degrading of any individual or group, including minor
10. Illegal telecommunication and electronics equipment such as access cards, password sniffers, radar scanners, traffic signal control devices or cable descrambler
11. Items issued to any Armed Force that have not been disposed of in accordance with that country's demilitarization policies
12. Material, pictures and images that are obscene, pornographic, adult in nature, contain nudity or are harmful to minors
13. Material that infringes copyright, including but not limited to software or other digital goods which you are not authorized to sell
14. New merchandise or services from network marketing companies, work-from-home, independent franchisees or distributors, or similar representatives
15. Personal information or mailing lists. We do not accept the sale of bulk email, Internet Protocol (IP), Instant Messenger (IM), or mailing lists that contain names, addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identifying information. Any tools or software designed predominantly to send unsolicited commercial messages (UCE or "spam") are also not permitted
16. Services for supplements/medicine general or pharmaceutical products prescription or non-prescription drugs and devices, drugs that make false or misleading treatment claims, or treatment claims that require therapeutic goods administration "TGA" approval
17. Commercial tanning units or commercial tanning services wanted or offered
18. Offensive material (which would offend a reasonable person)
19. Pesticides or hazardous materials
20. Plants and insects that are restricted or regulated
21. Recalled items, banned products or products that do not meet the mandatory product safety standards (for items recalled in Nigeria and information on product safety bans and mandatory standards.
22. Stocks and other securities including Bitcoins and related mining equipment
23. Stolen property
24. Tobacco products and related items and apparatus, including e-cigarettes or vapes
25. Used cosmetics
26. Used undergarments
27. Weapons and related items (including, but not limited to firearms, firearm accessories, parts and magazines, ammunition, paintball guns, gel blaster guns, BB and pellet guns, spearguns, tear gas, tasers, stun guns, switchblade knives, martial arts weapons, archery and/or bow and arrow equipment)
28. Votes or voting forms in elections . Electoral Commission or state-based Electoral Commission
29. Census or other survey papers issued by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistic
It is the responsibility of the advertiser before posting an ad on BOFA Marketplace & Online shop that content advertised adheres to BOFA Marketplace & Online shop classified ad platform Posting Policies as well as applicable laws. As a condition of your use of BOFA Marketplace & Online shop classified ad platform specified under our Terms of Use, you agree that you will not violate any laws.