🚫 Marketplace Violations

This document outlines common Marketplace violations. Failure to follow these rules may result in warnings, posting restrictions, or account closure.

📋 Marketplace Violations Rules List

1. Vouch Begging
   Do not ask for vouch copies unless the original poster (OP) has explicitly stated they are offering them.
2. Sales Trashing
   Do not attempt to sabotage, derail, or damage another member’s sales thread.
3. Unauthorized Vouching
   You may only vouch if you are an HF Contracted customer and the Contract includes a valid TID. Otherwise, vouching is not permitted.
4. Autobuy Restrictions
   Only members in the Vendor group may link to autobuy or automated checkout sites.
5. Deal Disputes Require HF Contracts
   Only deals conducted through approved HF Contracts may be disputed in the Deal Dispute forum.
6. Low-Quality Post (LQP) Bumping
   Do not bump your sales threads using low-quality replies. Use the official Post Bump for Bytes feature instead.
7. Refusing to Use HF Contracts
   Any user who refuses to use HF Contracts will have their account closed.
8. Refusing a Middleman in HF Contracts
   Refusing to use a middleman when requested under an HF Contract will result in account closure. The party requesting the middleman is responsible for the fee.
9. Off-Site Deals Still Require HF Contracts
   Even if communication or payment occurs off-site, the deal must still be documented using an HF Contract.
10. Pattern of Contract Avoidance
    If a pattern of avoiding HF Contracts is identified, your account will be closed.

⬆️ How Do I Bump My Sales Thread?

If you do not have a legitimate reply, you may use the Post Bump for Bytes feature.

Click the arrow-up icon on the first post of your own thread.

You may not bump threads you did not create.

Current pricing:

• Regular Members & L33t: 400 β
• Ub3r: 200 β
• Vendor: 100 β

🤝 Can I Sell for Other Members?

Yes.

Partnerships with non-members are allowed.

If you are selling on behalf of an existing HF member, both parties may not advertise the same product or service simultaneously.

📦 Can I Ask for Vouch Copies?

No.

You may only request vouch copies if the OP has explicitly stated they are available.

This rule applies to posts and private messages.

🎁 Can I Offer Vouch Copies?

Yes.

If you offer vouch copies, you must clearly state this in your first post.

Any limits or conditions (for example, quantity or PM requirements) must also be disclosed.

Once vouch copies are no longer available, update your original post to reflect this.

Staff must be able to verify that vouch copies were previously offered.

📍 Can I Post Marketplace Threads Anywhere?

No.

All Marketplace-style threads must be posted under the Marketplace tab.

Some sections require specific upgrade levels (such as Ub3r). Posting outside permitted sections is a violation.

📌 Are All Marketplace Policies Listed Here?

No.

You are required to read all stickied threads in each Marketplace subforum.

Some sections have additional rules that apply only within that section. Violations of those rules may still result in a Marketplace Violation warning.

Marketplace rules are strictly enforced.

Read before posting. Protect your account.