LISTING POLICY

Marketplace Listing Rules & Standards

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. OVERVIEW

This Listing Policy governs all item listings on PoshSkins marketplace. By listing items for sale, you agree to comply with these rules and standards. Violations may result in listing removal, account restrictions, or permanent bans.

2. LISTING REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements:

  • Items must be genuine CS:GO/CS2 cosmetics
  • You must own the item in your Steam inventory
  • Items must be tradable (no trade hold)
  • Items cannot be from VAC-banned accounts
  • Listings must use accurate item names
  • Prices must be in USD
  • No duplicate listings of the same item

Item Eligibility:

  • ✅ Cosmetic items (skins, sets, couriers)
  • ✅ Immortal items
  • ✅ Arcana items
  • ✅ Collector's items
  • ✅ Battle Pass rewards
  • ❌ Exploited or duplicated items
  • ❌ Items pending Steam Support investigation
  • ❌ Non-tradable items

3. PRICING GUIDELINES

Price Setting:

  • Prices should reflect fair market value
  • Minimum listing price: $0.10 USD
  • Maximum listing price: $50,000 USD
  • Prices automatically sync with market data
  • 10% markup applied to BitSkins base prices

Prohibited Pricing Practices:

  • Price manipulation or artificial inflation
  • Coordinated pricing schemes
  • Misleading discount claims
  • Bait-and-switch tactics
  • Price fixing with other sellers

4. LISTING DESCRIPTIONS

Accurate Information:

  • Use official item names only
  • Include accurate quality and rarity
  • Disclose any special attributes
  • Mention inscriptions or gems if present
  • State if item is part of a set

Prohibited Content:

  • False or misleading descriptions
  • Offensive or inappropriate language
  • External links or advertisements
  • Personal contact information
  • Solicitation for off-platform trades

5. IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

Item images are automatically pulled from Steam Community Market. However:

  • Images must accurately represent the item
  • No edited or enhanced screenshots
  • No misleading visual representations
  • Custom images may be rejected
  • Adult or offensive content is prohibited

6. LISTING DURATION & MANAGEMENT

Duration Rules:

  • Listings remain active until sold or cancelled
  • Automatic re-listing after 30 days of inactivity
  • Maximum 100 active listings per account
  • Bulk listing tools available for verified sellers

Listing Management:

  • Edit prices anytime before sale
  • Cancel listings with no penalty
  • Automatic removal if item leaves inventory
  • Instant listing after Steam trade confirmation

7. SELLER RESPONSIBILITIES

As a seller, you must:

  • Maintain valid Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator
  • Respond to trade offers within 24 hours
  • Keep inventory public and accessible
  • Honor all confirmed sales
  • Provide accurate trade URL
  • Not cancel trades after buyer payment
  • Report any issues promptly

8. PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items cannot be listed:

  • Stolen or fraudulently obtained items
  • Items from compromised accounts
  • Duplicated or exploited items
  • Items violating Valve's Terms of Service
  • Items under dispute or investigation
  • Non-CS:GO/CS2 items
  • Steam Wallet funds or gift cards
  • Account credentials

9. COMMISSION & FEES

Platform Commission:

  • Common items: 4% seller fee
  • Standard items: 5% seller fee
  • Rare items: 5% seller fee
  • Immortal items: 6% seller fee
  • Arcana items: 7% seller fee

Fee Structure:

  • Fees deducted from seller proceeds
  • Buyer pays listed price (no hidden fees)
  • Minimum transaction: $0.10
  • Volume discounts for power sellers

10. VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Seller Verification Levels:

  • Basic: Steam authentication only (up to $500/day)
  • Verified: Email and phone verification ($5,000/day)
  • Premium: KYC verification (unlimited)

KYC Requirements (Premium):

  • Government-issued ID
  • Proof of address
  • Selfie verification
  • Processing time: 24-48 hours

11. QUALITY STANDARDS

We maintain high quality standards:

  • AI-powered listing verification
  • Automated price validation
  • Manual review for high-value items
  • Community reporting system
  • Regular seller performance reviews

12. VIOLATIONS & PENALTIES

Policy Violations:

  • First offense: Warning and listing removal
  • Second offense: 7-day listing suspension
  • Third offense: 30-day account restriction
  • Severe violations: Permanent ban

Appeal Process:

  • Submit appeal to appeals@poshskins.com
  • Include transaction IDs and evidence
  • Response within 72 hours
  • Final decisions by compliance team

13. BEST PRACTICES

For successful selling:

  • Price competitively based on market data
  • Respond quickly to trade offers
  • Maintain good seller rating
  • Keep inventory organized
  • Use bulk tools for multiple items
  • Monitor market trends via AI insights

14. UPDATES TO POLICY

We may update this Listing Policy to reflect changes in our marketplace operations or legal requirements. Sellers will be notified of material changes via email. Continued listing after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. CONTACT & SUPPORT

For listing support and questions:

Seller Support: sellers@poshskins.com

General Support: support@poshskins.com

Policy Questions: legal@poshskins.com

Live Chat: Available 24/7 on the website