Seller Code of Conduct
AntiqList – Seller Code of Conduct
Last Updated: 07 September 2026
Version: 1
Legal Name: AntiqList
Address: Yenişafak Mah. Merkezefendi Denizli / Türkiye
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.antiqlist.com/
1. Purpose
This Seller Code of Conduct establishes the standards expected of individuals, dealers, collectors, businesses, galleries, and other sellers who offer or advertise items through AntiqList.
The purpose of this Code is to promote honest, safe, transparent, and lawful marketplace activity.
2. Scope
This Code applies to all sellers using AntiqList, including:
private sellers;
professional sellers;
antique dealers;
collectors;
galleries;
businesses;
organizations; and
other users offering items for sale.
3. Seller Responsibility
Sellers are responsible for the accuracy, legality, authenticity representations, ownership representations, condition information, pricing information, and other claims associated with their listings.
4. Accurate Seller Information
Sellers must provide accurate account and contact information.
False, misleading, incomplete, or intentionally deceptive seller information is prohibited.
5. Seller Identity
Sellers must not impersonate another individual, business, institution, dealer, expert, appraiser, museum, auction house, government authority, or other organization.
6. Business and Professional Sellers
Professional or commercial sellers should accurately represent their commercial status where required by applicable law and AntiqList requirements.
7. Listing Accuracy
Every listing should accurately describe the item being offered.
Descriptions should not intentionally omit material information that would reasonably affect a buyer's purchasing decision.
8. Item Identification
Sellers should provide sufficient information to identify the item, including where reasonably applicable:
type;
maker;
period;
approximate age;
materials;
dimensions;
condition;
origin;
provenance; and
relevant documentation.
9. Authenticity Claims
Sellers must not falsely represent an item as:
authentic;
original;
genuine;
period;
antique;
rare;
attributed to a particular maker; or
otherwise historically significant.
10. Uncertain Attribution
Where authenticity, maker, date, origin, or attribution is uncertain, sellers should clearly communicate the uncertainty.
Terms such as "attributed to," "in the style of," "possibly," or "circa" should be used accurately and not as a method of disguising uncertainty.
11. Age Claims
Sellers must not knowingly misrepresent the age of an item.
Modern reproductions must not be presented as genuine historical objects.
12. Artificial Aging
Sellers must disclose relevant artificial aging, artificial patina, distressing, or other processes that materially affect the item's appearance or perceived age.
13. Reproductions and Replicas
Reproductions and replicas must be clearly identified as such.
A reproduction must not be marketed in a manner reasonably likely to cause a buyer to believe it is an original antique.
14. Restoration
Sellers should disclose significant restoration, reconstruction, replacement parts, alterations, refinishing, repairs, or other modifications that materially affect the item's originality or condition.
15. Composite Items
Items assembled from components originating from different periods or sources should be described accurately.
Sellers must not represent a composite object as entirely original when material components are modern replacements or additions.
16. Provenance
Sellers must provide truthful provenance information.
Provenance should not be fabricated, altered, exaggerated, or presented as established fact when it is only speculation.
17. Historical Associations
Sellers must not falsely claim that an item was:
owned by a famous person;
used by a historical figure;
displayed at a particular institution;
recovered from a famous location; or
associated with a historical event.
18. Certificates and Documentation
Sellers must not create, alter, forge, or knowingly provide fraudulent:
certificates;
invoices;
receipts;
provenance documents;
expert opinions;
appraisals;
ownership records;
customs documents; or
other supporting materials.
19. Expert Claims
Sellers must not falsely claim that an item has been authenticated, appraised, examined, or certified by an expert or institution.
20. Photographs
Listing photographs should accurately represent the item being offered.
Sellers should not intentionally use photographs of another item to mislead buyers.
21. Image Manipulation
Images must not be manipulated in a manner that materially conceals:
damage;
repairs;
alterations;
missing components;
restoration; or
other material characteristics.
22. Condition Disclosure
Sellers should accurately disclose material condition issues, including where applicable:
cracks;
chips;
breaks;
repairs;
missing parts;
stains;
wear;
corrosion;
restoration; and
structural problems.
23. Measurements and Specifications
Measurements, weights, materials, quantities, and other specifications should be accurate to the extent reasonably known.
24. Pricing
Sellers are responsible for the accuracy of prices displayed in their listings.
False reference prices, fabricated historical prices, or misleading valuation claims are prohibited.
25. Rarity and Value Claims
Claims concerning rarity, market value, auction history, investment potential, or appreciation should be truthful and reasonably supportable.
26. Investment Claims
Sellers must not guarantee financial returns or imply that purchasing an item will necessarily produce a profit.
27. Ownership
Sellers must have the legal right to sell the items they list or otherwise have appropriate authority to offer them for sale.
28. Stolen Property
Sellers must not knowingly list, sell, or facilitate transactions involving stolen or unlawfully obtained property.
29. Disputed Property
Sellers should not conceal material ownership disputes, competing claims, liens, legal restrictions, or other circumstances that may materially affect the buyer's rights.
30. Cultural Heritage
Sellers must comply with applicable laws concerning cultural heritage and archaeological objects.
Particular care is required for:
archaeological artifacts;
ancient coins;
manuscripts;
religious objects;
excavation finds;
architectural fragments;
funerary objects; and
other potentially protected cultural property.
31. Illegal Excavation
Sellers must not knowingly offer objects obtained through illegal excavation, looting, unauthorized archaeological activity, or unlawful removal from protected sites.
32. Export and Import Restrictions
Sellers must comply with applicable export, import, customs, cultural property, and other international trade requirements.
33. Protected Wildlife Materials
Sellers must comply with laws governing protected wildlife and animal-derived materials.
Items involving materials such as ivory, endangered species parts, protected skins, bones, feathers, or similar materials may be prohibited or restricted.
34. Weapons and Regulated Items
Sellers must comply with all applicable laws concerning:
firearms;
ammunition;
weapons;
historical weapons;
military artifacts;
dangerous materials; and
other regulated goods.
35. Prohibited Items
Sellers must not list items prohibited under AntiqList's Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy.
36. Counterfeit Items
Counterfeit, forged, fake, or deceptively altered items must not be listed as genuine.
This includes counterfeit:
artworks;
coins;
jewelry;
watches;
furniture;
branded objects;
signatures;
maker's marks; and
certificates.
37. Fake Provenance
Fabricated provenance, invented ownership history, false historical associations, and misleading documentation are prohibited.
38. Fake Authentication
Sellers must not falsely represent that an item has been authenticated or certified.
39. Intellectual Property
Sellers must respect copyright, trademark, design rights, publicity rights, and other applicable intellectual property rights.
40. Listing Content Ownership
Sellers should upload only photographs, descriptions, documents, and other materials they own, have permission to use, or are otherwise legally entitled to publish.
41. Duplicate Listings
Sellers must not create excessive duplicate listings designed to increase visibility or manipulate search results.
42. Search Manipulation
Sellers must not manipulate marketplace search or ranking systems through:
keyword stuffing;
irrelevant keywords;
false categories;
misleading titles;
artificial activity; or
other deceptive techniques.
43. Listing Titles
Titles should accurately identify the item and should not contain unrelated brand names, famous names, keywords, or claims intended solely to attract traffic.
44. Listing Descriptions
Descriptions should be relevant to the item and should not contain misleading claims designed to increase clicks or sales.
45. Availability
Sellers should list only items that are actually available for sale or clearly identify when an item is unavailable.
46. Multiple Sales
A seller must not knowingly sell the same unique item to multiple buyers.
If an item becomes unavailable, the seller should promptly update or remove the listing.
47. Communication
Sellers should communicate with buyers professionally and in good faith.
Questions concerning condition, authenticity, provenance, price, shipping, and other material transaction matters should be answered honestly.
48. Buyer Questions
Sellers should not intentionally avoid material questions that could reasonably affect a buyer's purchasing decision.
49. Payment Requests
Sellers must provide accurate payment instructions.
They must not falsely represent payment instructions as being issued by AntiqList.
50. Off-Platform Payments
Sellers should not pressure buyers to complete transactions outside AntiqList in order to avoid applicable platform rules, fees, safeguards, or records.
51. Fake Payment Confirmations
Sellers must not fabricate or manipulate payment records, transaction confirmations, invoices, receipts, or other financial information.
52. Shipping
Sellers are responsible for preparing and shipping sold items in accordance with applicable transaction terms and legal requirements.
53. Accurate Shipping Information
Sellers should provide accurate information concerning:
shipping methods;
estimated delivery times;
shipping charges;
tracking information;
insurance where applicable; and
delivery restrictions.
54. Packaging
Items should be packaged reasonably according to their nature, value, fragility, and shipping requirements.
55. Tracking Information
Sellers must not provide false or fabricated tracking information.
Tracking numbers should correspond to the shipment where tracking is represented as available.
56. Customs Declarations
Sellers must not knowingly provide false customs declarations.
They must not intentionally:
undervalue items;
misclassify goods;
falsely declare gifts;
conceal restricted materials; or
misrepresent the country of origin.
57. Taxes and Customs
Sellers are responsible for complying with tax, customs, export, import, and other legal obligations applicable to their activities.
58. Returns and Refunds
Sellers must comply with their stated return and refund policies and with mandatory consumer rights where applicable.
59. No False Refund Claims
Sellers must not falsely claim that a refund has been issued when it has not been processed.
60. Buyer Disputes
Sellers should participate in good-faith efforts to resolve legitimate transaction disputes.
Relevant evidence should be preserved where reasonably necessary.
61. Reviews and Ratings
Sellers must not manipulate reviews or ratings.
Prohibited practices include:
creating fake buyer accounts;
purchasing reviews;
arranging false reviews;
threatening buyers with negative consequences;
offering unauthorized benefits for positive reviews; or
coordinating review manipulation.
62. Review Extortion
Sellers must not demand that buyers remove truthful negative reviews in exchange for unauthorized refunds, discounts, goods, or other benefits.
63. Retaliation
Sellers must not retaliate against buyers for:
making good-faith complaints;
exercising lawful consumer rights;
reporting suspected violations; or
leaving honest reviews.
64. Buyer Privacy
Sellers must respect buyer privacy.
Buyer information must not be collected, published, sold, or used for unrelated purposes without an appropriate lawful basis.
65. Personal Information
Sellers must not publicly disclose a buyer's unnecessary personal information, payment information, private communications, or other confidential information.
66. Spam and Unsolicited Marketing
Sellers must not use AntiqList to send spam, excessive unsolicited promotional messages, or other prohibited communications.
67. Harassment and Abuse
Sellers must not harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, insult, or otherwise abuse buyers or other users.
68. Discrimination and Hate
Sellers must not use AntiqList to promote unlawful discrimination, hateful conduct, or abusive treatment of users.
69. Fraud and Scams
Sellers must not use AntiqList to facilitate:
fraud;
scams;
identity theft;
payment fraud;
money laundering;
phishing;
deceptive transactions; or
other unlawful activity.
70. Social Engineering
Sellers must not manipulate or deceive buyers to obtain:
money;
account credentials;
payment information;
personal information; or
unauthorized benefits.
71. Account Security
Sellers are responsible for maintaining reasonable security over their AntiqList accounts.
Suspected unauthorized access should be reported promptly.
72. Verification and KYC
Sellers may be required to complete identity, business, payment, or other verification procedures where applicable.
Providing false information during verification is prohibited.
73. Verification Does Not Establish Authenticity
Completion of seller verification does not automatically establish the authenticity, ownership, provenance, age, or value of any item.
74. Documentation Requests
AntiqList may request reasonable documentation relating to:
seller identity;
ownership;
authenticity;
provenance;
item legality;
customs status;
licenses; or
other relevant matters.
75. Cooperation With Investigations
Sellers should cooperate with reasonable investigations concerning suspected fraud, prohibited goods, counterfeit items, stolen property, cultural heritage issues, intellectual property disputes, or other serious violations.
76. Reporting Problems
Sellers should report suspected:
fraudulent buyers;
payment scams;
account compromise;
counterfeit activity;
stolen property;
abusive conduct;
prohibited transactions; or
other serious marketplace violations.
Reports may be submitted through available reporting tools or to:
[email protected]
77. False Reports
Sellers must not knowingly submit false or malicious reports against buyers, competitors, or other users.
Good-faith reports are permitted even when the reported conduct is ultimately not confirmed.
78. Circumvention
Sellers must not attempt to circumvent:
account restrictions;
verification requirements;
listing restrictions;
payment controls;
marketplace fees;
promotional rules;
geographic restrictions; or
other AntiqList safeguards.
79. Multiple Accounts
Multiple seller accounts must not be used to evade enforcement, manipulate marketplace activity, or obtain unauthorized benefits.
80. Enforcement
Violations of this Code may result in:
warnings;
listing removal;
listing restrictions;
communication restrictions;
payment restrictions;
temporary suspension;
permanent account termination; or
other measures permitted by applicable terms and law.
81. Serious Violations
Serious violations may include:
fraud;
counterfeit sales;
stolen property;
fraudulent provenance;
fake documentation;
illegal cultural property transactions;
payment fraud;
identity fraud;
threats;
harassment;
deliberate review manipulation;
phishing; or
repeated policy violations.
82. Removal of Listings
AntiqList may remove, restrict, hide, or otherwise limit access to listings where reasonably necessary to:
enforce its policies;
protect users;
prevent fraud;
address legal concerns; or
comply with authorities or applicable law.
83. Account Suspension
A seller's account may be suspended while AntiqList investigates suspected violations or where temporary restrictions are reasonably necessary to protect the platform or its users.
84. Termination
Repeated or serious violations may result in permanent termination of seller access.
85. Effect on Transactions
Suspension or termination may affect active listings, communications, payments, or transactions to the extent reasonably necessary and permitted by applicable law.
86. Seller Records
Sellers should maintain appropriate records relating to transactions, ownership, provenance, authenticity, shipping, payments, and other matters where required by applicable law or reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes.
87. Legal Compliance
Sellers are responsible for complying with laws applicable to their activities, including where relevant:
consumer protection;
taxation;
customs;
cultural heritage;
intellectual property;
product restrictions;
advertising;
privacy;
export and import controls; and
other applicable legal requirements.
88. International Sellers
Sellers offering items internationally must consider the laws of the countries involved in the transaction.
An item being legal to sell in one jurisdiction does not necessarily mean it may legally be exported, imported, or sold in another.
89. No Circumvention of International Restrictions
Sellers must not knowingly structure transactions to evade:
export restrictions;
import restrictions;
customs requirements;
sanctions;
cultural property laws; or
other applicable legal controls.
90. No Professional Certification
Sellers must not represent themselves as legally authorized experts, appraisers, authenticators, or other professionals unless they genuinely hold the relevant qualifications or authority.
91. No AntiqList Endorsement
Being permitted to sell on AntiqList does not constitute an endorsement, certification, authentication, valuation, or guarantee by AntiqList.
92. AntiqList's Marketplace Role
AntiqList operates as a marketplace platform intended to facilitate interaction between buyers and sellers.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, AntiqList is not the owner, seller, authenticator, appraiser, or guarantor of items listed by users.
93. No Guarantee of Sale
Listing an item does not guarantee that the item will sell or that a seller will receive any particular number of inquiries, offers, or sales.
94. Seller Responsibility for Transactions
Sellers remain responsible for fulfilling their obligations arising from transactions they enter into with buyers, subject to applicable law and the applicable AntiqList terms.
95. No Guarantee of Complete Detection
AntiqList cannot guarantee that every fraudulent, counterfeit, stolen, prohibited, misleading, or otherwise problematic listing will be identified before being viewed or purchased.
96. Cooperation With Authorities
Where legally required or appropriate, AntiqList may cooperate with law enforcement, courts, customs authorities, regulators, payment providers, intellectual property rights holders, or other competent authorities.
97. Privacy
Information relating to sellers, listings, transactions, reports, communications, verification, and investigations may be processed in accordance with the AntiqList Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
98. Appeals and Reconsideration
Where applicable, sellers may request reconsideration of certain enforcement decisions in accordance with AntiqList's applicable procedures.
99. Changes to This Code
AntiqList may update this Seller Code of Conduct from time to time to reflect changes in:
marketplace services;
technology;
legal requirements;
fraud prevention;
safety practices; or
business operations.
100. Relationship With Other Policies
This Code should be read together with the AntiqList Terms of Use and other applicable policies, including the Seller Policy, Marketplace Rules / Listing Policy, Authenticity & Provenance Policy, Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy, Counterfeit & Anti-Fraud Policy, Seller Verification / KYC Policy, Payment Policy, and Reviews & Ratings Policy.
101. No Waiver of Mandatory Rights
Nothing in this Code is intended to remove or restrict rights or obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.
102. Severability
If any provision of this Code is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by applicable law.
103. Contact
For questions, reports, or concerns relating to seller conduct:
AntiqList
Yenişafak Mah. Merkezefendi Denizli / Türkiye
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.antiqlist.com/
104. Effective Date
This Seller Code of Conduct is effective as of 07 September 2026.
Version: 1
Last Updated: 07 September 2026
Version: 1
Legal Name: AntiqList
Address: Yenişafak Mah. Merkezefendi Denizli / Türkiye
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.antiqlist.com/
1. Purpose
This Seller Code of Conduct establishes the standards expected of individuals, dealers, collectors, businesses, galleries, and other sellers who offer or advertise items through AntiqList.
The purpose of this Code is to promote honest, safe, transparent, and lawful marketplace activity.
2. Scope
This Code applies to all sellers using AntiqList, including:
private sellers;
professional sellers;
antique dealers;
collectors;
galleries;
businesses;
organizations; and
other users offering items for sale.
3. Seller Responsibility
Sellers are responsible for the accuracy, legality, authenticity representations, ownership representations, condition information, pricing information, and other claims associated with their listings.
4. Accurate Seller Information
Sellers must provide accurate account and contact information.
False, misleading, incomplete, or intentionally deceptive seller information is prohibited.
5. Seller Identity
Sellers must not impersonate another individual, business, institution, dealer, expert, appraiser, museum, auction house, government authority, or other organization.
6. Business and Professional Sellers
Professional or commercial sellers should accurately represent their commercial status where required by applicable law and AntiqList requirements.
7. Listing Accuracy
Every listing should accurately describe the item being offered.
Descriptions should not intentionally omit material information that would reasonably affect a buyer's purchasing decision.
8. Item Identification
Sellers should provide sufficient information to identify the item, including where reasonably applicable:
type;
maker;
period;
approximate age;
materials;
dimensions;
condition;
origin;
provenance; and
relevant documentation.
9. Authenticity Claims
Sellers must not falsely represent an item as:
authentic;
original;
genuine;
period;
antique;
rare;
attributed to a particular maker; or
otherwise historically significant.
10. Uncertain Attribution
Where authenticity, maker, date, origin, or attribution is uncertain, sellers should clearly communicate the uncertainty.
Terms such as "attributed to," "in the style of," "possibly," or "circa" should be used accurately and not as a method of disguising uncertainty.
11. Age Claims
Sellers must not knowingly misrepresent the age of an item.
Modern reproductions must not be presented as genuine historical objects.
12. Artificial Aging
Sellers must disclose relevant artificial aging, artificial patina, distressing, or other processes that materially affect the item's appearance or perceived age.
13. Reproductions and Replicas
Reproductions and replicas must be clearly identified as such.
A reproduction must not be marketed in a manner reasonably likely to cause a buyer to believe it is an original antique.
14. Restoration
Sellers should disclose significant restoration, reconstruction, replacement parts, alterations, refinishing, repairs, or other modifications that materially affect the item's originality or condition.
15. Composite Items
Items assembled from components originating from different periods or sources should be described accurately.
Sellers must not represent a composite object as entirely original when material components are modern replacements or additions.
16. Provenance
Sellers must provide truthful provenance information.
Provenance should not be fabricated, altered, exaggerated, or presented as established fact when it is only speculation.
17. Historical Associations
Sellers must not falsely claim that an item was:
owned by a famous person;
used by a historical figure;
displayed at a particular institution;
recovered from a famous location; or
associated with a historical event.
18. Certificates and Documentation
Sellers must not create, alter, forge, or knowingly provide fraudulent:
certificates;
invoices;
receipts;
provenance documents;
expert opinions;
appraisals;
ownership records;
customs documents; or
other supporting materials.
19. Expert Claims
Sellers must not falsely claim that an item has been authenticated, appraised, examined, or certified by an expert or institution.
20. Photographs
Listing photographs should accurately represent the item being offered.
Sellers should not intentionally use photographs of another item to mislead buyers.
21. Image Manipulation
Images must not be manipulated in a manner that materially conceals:
damage;
repairs;
alterations;
missing components;
restoration; or
other material characteristics.
22. Condition Disclosure
Sellers should accurately disclose material condition issues, including where applicable:
cracks;
chips;
breaks;
repairs;
missing parts;
stains;
wear;
corrosion;
restoration; and
structural problems.
23. Measurements and Specifications
Measurements, weights, materials, quantities, and other specifications should be accurate to the extent reasonably known.
24. Pricing
Sellers are responsible for the accuracy of prices displayed in their listings.
False reference prices, fabricated historical prices, or misleading valuation claims are prohibited.
25. Rarity and Value Claims
Claims concerning rarity, market value, auction history, investment potential, or appreciation should be truthful and reasonably supportable.
26. Investment Claims
Sellers must not guarantee financial returns or imply that purchasing an item will necessarily produce a profit.
27. Ownership
Sellers must have the legal right to sell the items they list or otherwise have appropriate authority to offer them for sale.
28. Stolen Property
Sellers must not knowingly list, sell, or facilitate transactions involving stolen or unlawfully obtained property.
29. Disputed Property
Sellers should not conceal material ownership disputes, competing claims, liens, legal restrictions, or other circumstances that may materially affect the buyer's rights.
30. Cultural Heritage
Sellers must comply with applicable laws concerning cultural heritage and archaeological objects.
Particular care is required for:
archaeological artifacts;
ancient coins;
manuscripts;
religious objects;
excavation finds;
architectural fragments;
funerary objects; and
other potentially protected cultural property.
31. Illegal Excavation
Sellers must not knowingly offer objects obtained through illegal excavation, looting, unauthorized archaeological activity, or unlawful removal from protected sites.
32. Export and Import Restrictions
Sellers must comply with applicable export, import, customs, cultural property, and other international trade requirements.
33. Protected Wildlife Materials
Sellers must comply with laws governing protected wildlife and animal-derived materials.
Items involving materials such as ivory, endangered species parts, protected skins, bones, feathers, or similar materials may be prohibited or restricted.
34. Weapons and Regulated Items
Sellers must comply with all applicable laws concerning:
firearms;
ammunition;
weapons;
historical weapons;
military artifacts;
dangerous materials; and
other regulated goods.
35. Prohibited Items
Sellers must not list items prohibited under AntiqList's Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy.
36. Counterfeit Items
Counterfeit, forged, fake, or deceptively altered items must not be listed as genuine.
This includes counterfeit:
artworks;
coins;
jewelry;
watches;
furniture;
branded objects;
signatures;
maker's marks; and
certificates.
37. Fake Provenance
Fabricated provenance, invented ownership history, false historical associations, and misleading documentation are prohibited.
38. Fake Authentication
Sellers must not falsely represent that an item has been authenticated or certified.
39. Intellectual Property
Sellers must respect copyright, trademark, design rights, publicity rights, and other applicable intellectual property rights.
40. Listing Content Ownership
Sellers should upload only photographs, descriptions, documents, and other materials they own, have permission to use, or are otherwise legally entitled to publish.
41. Duplicate Listings
Sellers must not create excessive duplicate listings designed to increase visibility or manipulate search results.
42. Search Manipulation
Sellers must not manipulate marketplace search or ranking systems through:
keyword stuffing;
irrelevant keywords;
false categories;
misleading titles;
artificial activity; or
other deceptive techniques.
43. Listing Titles
Titles should accurately identify the item and should not contain unrelated brand names, famous names, keywords, or claims intended solely to attract traffic.
44. Listing Descriptions
Descriptions should be relevant to the item and should not contain misleading claims designed to increase clicks or sales.
45. Availability
Sellers should list only items that are actually available for sale or clearly identify when an item is unavailable.
46. Multiple Sales
A seller must not knowingly sell the same unique item to multiple buyers.
If an item becomes unavailable, the seller should promptly update or remove the listing.
47. Communication
Sellers should communicate with buyers professionally and in good faith.
Questions concerning condition, authenticity, provenance, price, shipping, and other material transaction matters should be answered honestly.
48. Buyer Questions
Sellers should not intentionally avoid material questions that could reasonably affect a buyer's purchasing decision.
49. Payment Requests
Sellers must provide accurate payment instructions.
They must not falsely represent payment instructions as being issued by AntiqList.
50. Off-Platform Payments
Sellers should not pressure buyers to complete transactions outside AntiqList in order to avoid applicable platform rules, fees, safeguards, or records.
51. Fake Payment Confirmations
Sellers must not fabricate or manipulate payment records, transaction confirmations, invoices, receipts, or other financial information.
52. Shipping
Sellers are responsible for preparing and shipping sold items in accordance with applicable transaction terms and legal requirements.
53. Accurate Shipping Information
Sellers should provide accurate information concerning:
shipping methods;
estimated delivery times;
shipping charges;
tracking information;
insurance where applicable; and
delivery restrictions.
54. Packaging
Items should be packaged reasonably according to their nature, value, fragility, and shipping requirements.
55. Tracking Information
Sellers must not provide false or fabricated tracking information.
Tracking numbers should correspond to the shipment where tracking is represented as available.
56. Customs Declarations
Sellers must not knowingly provide false customs declarations.
They must not intentionally:
undervalue items;
misclassify goods;
falsely declare gifts;
conceal restricted materials; or
misrepresent the country of origin.
57. Taxes and Customs
Sellers are responsible for complying with tax, customs, export, import, and other legal obligations applicable to their activities.
58. Returns and Refunds
Sellers must comply with their stated return and refund policies and with mandatory consumer rights where applicable.
59. No False Refund Claims
Sellers must not falsely claim that a refund has been issued when it has not been processed.
60. Buyer Disputes
Sellers should participate in good-faith efforts to resolve legitimate transaction disputes.
Relevant evidence should be preserved where reasonably necessary.
61. Reviews and Ratings
Sellers must not manipulate reviews or ratings.
Prohibited practices include:
creating fake buyer accounts;
purchasing reviews;
arranging false reviews;
threatening buyers with negative consequences;
offering unauthorized benefits for positive reviews; or
coordinating review manipulation.
62. Review Extortion
Sellers must not demand that buyers remove truthful negative reviews in exchange for unauthorized refunds, discounts, goods, or other benefits.
63. Retaliation
Sellers must not retaliate against buyers for:
making good-faith complaints;
exercising lawful consumer rights;
reporting suspected violations; or
leaving honest reviews.
64. Buyer Privacy
Sellers must respect buyer privacy.
Buyer information must not be collected, published, sold, or used for unrelated purposes without an appropriate lawful basis.
65. Personal Information
Sellers must not publicly disclose a buyer's unnecessary personal information, payment information, private communications, or other confidential information.
66. Spam and Unsolicited Marketing
Sellers must not use AntiqList to send spam, excessive unsolicited promotional messages, or other prohibited communications.
67. Harassment and Abuse
Sellers must not harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, insult, or otherwise abuse buyers or other users.
68. Discrimination and Hate
Sellers must not use AntiqList to promote unlawful discrimination, hateful conduct, or abusive treatment of users.
69. Fraud and Scams
Sellers must not use AntiqList to facilitate:
fraud;
scams;
identity theft;
payment fraud;
money laundering;
phishing;
deceptive transactions; or
other unlawful activity.
70. Social Engineering
Sellers must not manipulate or deceive buyers to obtain:
money;
account credentials;
payment information;
personal information; or
unauthorized benefits.
71. Account Security
Sellers are responsible for maintaining reasonable security over their AntiqList accounts.
Suspected unauthorized access should be reported promptly.
72. Verification and KYC
Sellers may be required to complete identity, business, payment, or other verification procedures where applicable.
Providing false information during verification is prohibited.
73. Verification Does Not Establish Authenticity
Completion of seller verification does not automatically establish the authenticity, ownership, provenance, age, or value of any item.
74. Documentation Requests
AntiqList may request reasonable documentation relating to:
seller identity;
ownership;
authenticity;
provenance;
item legality;
customs status;
licenses; or
other relevant matters.
75. Cooperation With Investigations
Sellers should cooperate with reasonable investigations concerning suspected fraud, prohibited goods, counterfeit items, stolen property, cultural heritage issues, intellectual property disputes, or other serious violations.
76. Reporting Problems
Sellers should report suspected:
fraudulent buyers;
payment scams;
account compromise;
counterfeit activity;
stolen property;
abusive conduct;
prohibited transactions; or
other serious marketplace violations.
Reports may be submitted through available reporting tools or to:
[email protected]
77. False Reports
Sellers must not knowingly submit false or malicious reports against buyers, competitors, or other users.
Good-faith reports are permitted even when the reported conduct is ultimately not confirmed.
78. Circumvention
Sellers must not attempt to circumvent:
account restrictions;
verification requirements;
listing restrictions;
payment controls;
marketplace fees;
promotional rules;
geographic restrictions; or
other AntiqList safeguards.
79. Multiple Accounts
Multiple seller accounts must not be used to evade enforcement, manipulate marketplace activity, or obtain unauthorized benefits.
80. Enforcement
Violations of this Code may result in:
warnings;
listing removal;
listing restrictions;
communication restrictions;
payment restrictions;
temporary suspension;
permanent account termination; or
other measures permitted by applicable terms and law.
81. Serious Violations
Serious violations may include:
fraud;
counterfeit sales;
stolen property;
fraudulent provenance;
fake documentation;
illegal cultural property transactions;
payment fraud;
identity fraud;
threats;
harassment;
deliberate review manipulation;
phishing; or
repeated policy violations.
82. Removal of Listings
AntiqList may remove, restrict, hide, or otherwise limit access to listings where reasonably necessary to:
enforce its policies;
protect users;
prevent fraud;
address legal concerns; or
comply with authorities or applicable law.
83. Account Suspension
A seller's account may be suspended while AntiqList investigates suspected violations or where temporary restrictions are reasonably necessary to protect the platform or its users.
84. Termination
Repeated or serious violations may result in permanent termination of seller access.
85. Effect on Transactions
Suspension or termination may affect active listings, communications, payments, or transactions to the extent reasonably necessary and permitted by applicable law.
86. Seller Records
Sellers should maintain appropriate records relating to transactions, ownership, provenance, authenticity, shipping, payments, and other matters where required by applicable law or reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes.
87. Legal Compliance
Sellers are responsible for complying with laws applicable to their activities, including where relevant:
consumer protection;
taxation;
customs;
cultural heritage;
intellectual property;
product restrictions;
advertising;
privacy;
export and import controls; and
other applicable legal requirements.
88. International Sellers
Sellers offering items internationally must consider the laws of the countries involved in the transaction.
An item being legal to sell in one jurisdiction does not necessarily mean it may legally be exported, imported, or sold in another.
89. No Circumvention of International Restrictions
Sellers must not knowingly structure transactions to evade:
export restrictions;
import restrictions;
customs requirements;
sanctions;
cultural property laws; or
other applicable legal controls.
90. No Professional Certification
Sellers must not represent themselves as legally authorized experts, appraisers, authenticators, or other professionals unless they genuinely hold the relevant qualifications or authority.
91. No AntiqList Endorsement
Being permitted to sell on AntiqList does not constitute an endorsement, certification, authentication, valuation, or guarantee by AntiqList.
92. AntiqList's Marketplace Role
AntiqList operates as a marketplace platform intended to facilitate interaction between buyers and sellers.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, AntiqList is not the owner, seller, authenticator, appraiser, or guarantor of items listed by users.
93. No Guarantee of Sale
Listing an item does not guarantee that the item will sell or that a seller will receive any particular number of inquiries, offers, or sales.
94. Seller Responsibility for Transactions
Sellers remain responsible for fulfilling their obligations arising from transactions they enter into with buyers, subject to applicable law and the applicable AntiqList terms.
95. No Guarantee of Complete Detection
AntiqList cannot guarantee that every fraudulent, counterfeit, stolen, prohibited, misleading, or otherwise problematic listing will be identified before being viewed or purchased.
96. Cooperation With Authorities
Where legally required or appropriate, AntiqList may cooperate with law enforcement, courts, customs authorities, regulators, payment providers, intellectual property rights holders, or other competent authorities.
97. Privacy
Information relating to sellers, listings, transactions, reports, communications, verification, and investigations may be processed in accordance with the AntiqList Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
98. Appeals and Reconsideration
Where applicable, sellers may request reconsideration of certain enforcement decisions in accordance with AntiqList's applicable procedures.
99. Changes to This Code
AntiqList may update this Seller Code of Conduct from time to time to reflect changes in:
marketplace services;
technology;
legal requirements;
fraud prevention;
safety practices; or
business operations.
100. Relationship With Other Policies
This Code should be read together with the AntiqList Terms of Use and other applicable policies, including the Seller Policy, Marketplace Rules / Listing Policy, Authenticity & Provenance Policy, Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy, Counterfeit & Anti-Fraud Policy, Seller Verification / KYC Policy, Payment Policy, and Reviews & Ratings Policy.
101. No Waiver of Mandatory Rights
Nothing in this Code is intended to remove or restrict rights or obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.
102. Severability
If any provision of this Code is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by applicable law.
103. Contact
For questions, reports, or concerns relating to seller conduct:
AntiqList
Yenişafak Mah. Merkezefendi Denizli / Türkiye
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.antiqlist.com/
104. Effective Date
This Seller Code of Conduct is effective as of 07 September 2026.
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