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Prohibited & Restricted Categories

Last updated May 2026

This policy defines which businesses, products, and services may not appear on YourBarrio or may require review before public visibility.

How this policy applies

  1. This policy applies to both businesses and individual listings.
  2. YourBarrio may remove a specific listing even if the business itself is allowed.
  3. Approval in one category does not guarantee approval of future listings.
  4. Categories can change over time as the marketplace evolves.
  5. YourBarrio may use this policy together with the Business Terms and payment provider requirements.

A. Prohibited

These businesses, products, and services are disallowed from public business profiles and listings.

CategoryExamplesNotes
Cannabis and drug paraphernaliaCannabis, marijuana, THC, CBD, drug paraphernaliaNot eligible for public profiles or listings.
Tobacco and smoking productsTobacco, nicotine, vapes, smoking productsIncludes accessories primarily intended for smoking or vaping.
AlcoholAlcohol sales or alcohol-focused listingsUnless separately approved in the future through a compliant program.
Adult goods and servicesAdult/sexual goods, adult entertainment, escort services, explicit servicesNot eligible for marketplace visibility.
Weapons and explosivesWeapons, firearms, ammunition, knives intended as weapons, tactical weapons, explosivesIncludes products or services primarily related to weapons use.
Regulated drugs and health productsPrescription drugs, controlled substances, regulated medical devices, unauthorized health productsHealth-related claims may also require review.
Illegal or unsafe goodsIllegal, stolen, counterfeit, recalled, or unsafe goodsYourBarrio may remove a specific listing even if the business itself is otherwise allowed.
Gambling and bettingGambling, lottery, betting, sweepstakes, casino-style products/servicesIncludes services that facilitate wagering or chance-based prizes.
Financial productsFinancial products, loans, credit repair, crypto/investment servicesMay conflict with marketplace risk and payment provider requirements.
Hazardous materialsHazardous materials, pesticides, explosives, toxic substancesNot eligible for marketplace visibility.
Live animals and petsLive animals, petsMay only be considered if separately approved in the future.
Hate, extremist, discriminatory, or violent contentProducts, services, or content promoting hate, extremism, discrimination, or violenceNot eligible for YourBarrio distribution.
Regulated professional adviceMedical, legal, tax, or financial adviceNot allowed unless separately approved for a compliant program.

Cannabis and drug paraphernalia

Cannabis, marijuana, THC, CBD, drug paraphernalia

Not eligible for public profiles or listings.

Tobacco and smoking products

Tobacco, nicotine, vapes, smoking products

Includes accessories primarily intended for smoking or vaping.

Alcohol

Alcohol sales or alcohol-focused listings

Unless separately approved in the future through a compliant program.

Adult goods and services

Adult/sexual goods, adult entertainment, escort services, explicit services

Not eligible for marketplace visibility.

Weapons and explosives

Weapons, firearms, ammunition, knives intended as weapons, tactical weapons, explosives

Includes products or services primarily related to weapons use.

Regulated drugs and health products

Prescription drugs, controlled substances, regulated medical devices, unauthorized health products

Health-related claims may also require review.

Illegal or unsafe goods

Illegal, stolen, counterfeit, recalled, or unsafe goods

YourBarrio may remove a specific listing even if the business itself is otherwise allowed.

Gambling and betting

Gambling, lottery, betting, sweepstakes, casino-style products/services

Includes services that facilitate wagering or chance-based prizes.

Financial products

Financial products, loans, credit repair, crypto/investment services

May conflict with marketplace risk and payment provider requirements.

Hazardous materials

Hazardous materials, pesticides, explosives, toxic substances

Not eligible for marketplace visibility.

Live animals and pets

Live animals, pets

May only be considered if separately approved in the future.

Hate, extremist, discriminatory, or violent content

Products, services, or content promoting hate, extremism, discrimination, or violence

Not eligible for YourBarrio distribution.

Regulated professional advice

Medical, legal, tax, or financial advice

Not allowed unless separately approved for a compliant program.

B. Restricted / Manual Review

These categories may require admin approval before public visibility.

CategoryExamplesNotes
Food and beveragesFood, baked goods, cottage food, packaged food, beveragesMay involve licensing, safety, labeling, or local compliance.
Beauty and body servicesBeauty, tattoo, piercing, massage, wellness servicesMay require licensing, hygiene, age, or safety review.
Supplements and wellness productsSupplements, health/wellness products, fitness claimsClaims, ingredients, and processor rules may affect eligibility.
Children's productsChildren's products, baby products, toysSafety, recall, and age suitability rules may apply.
High-value and branded goodsHigh-value collectibles, designer/branded goods, luxury goodsMay require authenticity or fraud-risk review.
Tickets, reservations, and membershipsEvent tickets, reservations, membershipsMay require proof of authorization and clear cancellation terms.
Electronics and repairUsed electronics, repair servicesMay require condition, warranty, data safety, or fraud review.
Delivery and courier servicesDelivery/courier servicesMay require safety, licensing, and operational review.
Other risk-sensitive categoriesAny category with licensing, age restriction, safety, or fraud riskYourBarrio may require manual review before visibility.

Food and beverages

Food, baked goods, cottage food, packaged food, beverages

May involve licensing, safety, labeling, or local compliance.

Beauty and body services

Beauty, tattoo, piercing, massage, wellness services

May require licensing, hygiene, age, or safety review.

Supplements and wellness products

Supplements, health/wellness products, fitness claims

Claims, ingredients, and processor rules may affect eligibility.

Children's products

Children's products, baby products, toys

Safety, recall, and age suitability rules may apply.

High-value and branded goods

High-value collectibles, designer/branded goods, luxury goods

May require authenticity or fraud-risk review.

Tickets, reservations, and memberships

Event tickets, reservations, memberships

May require proof of authorization and clear cancellation terms.

Electronics and repair

Used electronics, repair services

May require condition, warranty, data safety, or fraud review.

Delivery and courier services

Delivery/courier services

May require safety, licensing, and operational review.

Other risk-sensitive categories

Any category with licensing, age restriction, safety, or fraud risk

YourBarrio may require manual review before visibility.

C. Generally Allowed

These are lower-risk launch categories when listings remain lawful, accurate, and policy-compliant. Generally allowed categories are still subject to listing accuracy, safety, quality, and policy review.

CategoryExamplesNotes
Clothing and home goodsClothing and accessories, home goods and decorCounterfeit, unsafe, or restricted items remain prohibited.
Creative goodsArt, handmade goods, crafts, gifts, stationery, booksListings must respect intellectual property rights.
Vintage and thriftVintage/thrift itemsExcludes counterfeit, recalled, unsafe, or otherwise restricted goods.
Local makers and retailersLocal makers and independent retailersSubject to normal listing accuracy and quality review.
Low-risk local servicesLow-risk local servicesRegulated advice or licensed services may require review.
Plants and flowersPlants, flowers, and non-regulated garden itemsExcludes regulated, toxic, restricted, or unsafe products.

Clothing and home goods

Clothing and accessories, home goods and decor

Counterfeit, unsafe, or restricted items remain prohibited.

Creative goods

Art, handmade goods, crafts, gifts, stationery, books

Listings must respect intellectual property rights.

Vintage and thrift

Vintage/thrift items

Excludes counterfeit, recalled, unsafe, or otherwise restricted goods.

Local makers and retailers

Local makers and independent retailers

Subject to normal listing accuracy and quality review.

Low-risk local services

Low-risk local services

Regulated advice or licensed services may require review.

Plants and flowers

Plants, flowers, and non-regulated garden items

Excludes regulated, toxic, restricted, or unsafe products.

Questions about a category?

Email support@yourbarrio.com.