Prohibited Items & Services
AdFinder is a local marketplace for general items (including cars, flatmates, and job adverts). To keep the community safe and compliant, some listings are not allowed — even if offered for free.
Important: Listings that violate this policy may be removed without notice and accounts may be restricted.
Where required, we may report illegal activity to relevant authorities.
Not allowed on AdFinder
- Illegal goods or services (anything unlawful in your jurisdiction).
- Drugs and drug paraphernalia (including controlled substances and items intended to facilitate drug use).
- Weapons and ammunition (including firearms, parts, explosives, and items primarily designed to harm).
- Stolen property or items you do not have the right to sell.
- Counterfeit / replica goods and intellectual property infringement.
- Adult sexual services, explicit sexual content, and solicitation.
- Hate, harassment, or discriminatory content.
- Personal data (e.g., lists of emails/phone numbers, IDs, passports, bank details, doxxing).
- Unsafe medical products or prescription-only medicines sold without authorization.
- Animals where the sale is restricted/illegal, or content promoting harm/exploitation.
- Misleading or deceptive listings (scams, impersonation, bait-and-switch, “too good to be true”).
- Spam, duplicate listings, or mass-posting designed to game search results.
Additional rules for jobs & flatmates
- Jobs: no illegal work, pyramid schemes, fake recruiting, or requiring payment from applicants.
- Flatmates: no discrimination, harassment, or requests for prohibited personal data. Be clear and honest about terms.
If you’re unsure
If you’re not sure whether something is allowed, do not post it. You can contact support at support@adfinder.co.uk.