1WorldAuction's policies are rules and guidelines that create a safe and fair trading environment for all 1WorldAuction members. To promote a safe trading environment, 1WorldAuction enforces these rules and policies.

Your User Agreement – The most important 1WorldAuction policy. All members are responsible for reviewing and understanding 1WorldAuction’s policies and all applicable laws and regulations contained in this legal contract.

Trust and Safety Tutorials – A list of tutorials to help you understand 1WorldAuction’s rules and policies.

1WorldAuction’s Rules and Policies are organized in the following categories:

Rules about Feedback – Rules and guidelines about 1WorldAuction's system for member reputations.

Rules for Everyone – General policies applying to all 1WorldAuction members, 1WorldAuction employees and 1WorldAuction. This section includes rules that protect your privacy and your identity. Learn more about issues like the use of profanity, unsolicited email (spam), and how to participate on 1WorldAuction’s Discussion Boards and Community content areas (blogs, Reviews & Guides).

Rules for Buyers – This section includes rules involving bidding responsibly and always paying for purchases. Learn more about 1WorldAuction’s Unpaid Item Policy.

Rules for Sellers – Important listing policies and other rules that apply to selling, such as Seller Non-performance and Shill Bidding.

• Prohibited and Restricted Items – Can you sell hippopotamus ivory on 1WorldAuction? What about selling lottery tickets? Find out in our comprehensive list of banned and restricted items.

• Rules for Listings – Why is a listing title like “MP3 Player, Not Ipod” considered keyword spamming and not allowed? Can I link to my 1WorldAuction Store in my auction listing?

• Rules about Intellectual Property – How can a listing that offers an authentic Rolex box be considered encouraging infringement? What is VeRO and why was my item ended because of it? Find out how 1WorldAuction helps protect intellectual property rights owners against infringement.

1WorldAuction’s policies are intended to:

• Support government laws and regulations

• Minimize risks to both buyers and sellers

• Provide equal opportunity to all buyers and sellers

• Protect intellectual property rights

• Provide an enjoyable buying experience

• Support the values of the 1WorldAuction Community

Learning about 1WorldAuction's policies will help you avoid breaking rules (including the law) and aid you in trading with reliable, trustworthy buyers and sellers.

Violations of policy may result in a range of actions including:

• Listing cancellation

• Limits on account privileges

• Account suspension

• Forfeit of 1WorldAuction fees on cancelled listings

• Loss of PowerSeller status

Note: You may contact 1WorldAuction to report violations by using the “Report” or “Contact Us” links found on most policy pages.

If you have received an email about your account being suspended, see Suspended Account.