The Smailads.com application and website are committed to helping people buy, sell, and trade safely in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. If you find suspicious or questionable content on the site, please use our "Report Ad or Abuse" links to inform us of any issues. We may take technical and legal measures to remove content, and if a user continues to violate these rules, they may be removed from the Smailads.com platform.
Prohibited Conduct
Specific prohibited conduct on Smailads.com is outlined below. Please also review our Terms of Service for policies on spam and user conduct. You can read the Terms of Use for more details.
Affiliate Linking
You may not post ads whose primary purpose is to direct users to a monetized website through affiliate programs.
Duplicate Ads
You are prohibited from posting multiple ads with similar content, including posting the same ad in multiple regions.
Communication Between Buyers and Sellers
To protect buyers and sellers, we enforce the following rules:
- Listings containing images with contact information are prohibited.
- Listings containing links to external lead-generation forms are prohibited.
Prohibited Content
The following items and materials are specifically prohibited on Smailads.com:
- Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
- Animals, plants, and insects regulated or prohibited by law.
- Blood, bodily fluids, and body parts.
- Prohibited goods.
- Fraudulent ads, such as fake listings for goods and services intended to deceive users.
- Ads that collect personal data, such as collecting resumes and personal information for illegal purposes.
- Items designed for committing crimes, including but not limited to burglary tools, fake IDs, and items used to make illegal explosives or controlled substances.
- Materials infringing on copyright, trademarks, or other third-party rights.
- Counterfeit or fraudulent items.
- Materials containing obscene content, child pornography, or content harmful to minors.
- Prescription drugs, medical devices, controlled substances, illegal drugs, or drug-making equipment.
- Over-the-counter drugs with false or misleading claims that may require FDA approval.
- Services or goods promoting hate and violence against specific groups.
- Services promoting betting and gambling.
- Illegal services, including but not limited to prostitution.
- Stocks and other securities.
- Stolen goods or property with altered or removed serial numbers.
- Weapons (including but not limited to firearms, martial arts weapons, silencers, ammunition, disguised knives or switchblades, BB guns, stun guns, paintball guns, tear gas) and weapon parts.
- Fireworks.
- Items containing hazardous materials or pesticides.
- Items with restricted transfer rights (such as tickets or vouchers) and items that you are not authorized to sell.
- Items promoting multi-level marketing schemes.
- Items intended to collect email addresses for spam or unrelated marketing programs.
- Content that may intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or any regulation with the force of law.
Safe Communication Tips
- Beware of fraudulent emails: Exercise caution when opening emails from unknown senders or emails with suspicious links. Avoid clicking on untrusted links or downloading attachments, as they may contain malware.
- Verify the sender: Before providing any personal or financial information via email, ensure the sender's identity. Check the email address and confirm it is from a trusted source.
- Beware of requests for personal data: Avoid sending personal information, such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, or passwords, via email unless you are certain of the sender's legitimacy.
- Use encrypted email: When sending sensitive data via email, it is recommended to use encrypted email services that provide an additional layer of security.
- Keep software and protections updated: Ensure security updates and antivirus software are installed on your device, as they help protect against harmful email attacks.
- Watch out for common scams: Learn about common email scams, such as "phishing" emails aimed at stealing your personal or financial information. Familiarize yourself with ways to identify these emails and avoid falling victim.
By following these tips, you can enhance your email security. If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.
