Community Guidelines

Our marketplace works because our community trusts each other.

Effective date: July 1, 2026

1. What You Can Sell ✅

Goods: new and used physical items — electronics, clothing, furniture, vehicles, tools, and books
Services: professional and personal services — photography, cleaning, tutoring, delivery, repair, and design
Produce: fresh farm products — teff, coffee, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and livestock (live or processed)
Property: rental and sale listings — apartments, houses, land, and offices
Jobs: employment opportunities — full-time, part-time, and contract
አብሮ Deals: group buying deals (ቅርጫ and ሸመታ) — holiday meat, bulk produce, and community orders

The following are strictly prohibited:

Weapons & dangerous items: firearms, ammunition, explosives, knives intended as weapons, and any item designed to harm people
Drugs & controlled substances: illegal drugs of any kind, prescription medication without a valid prescription, and any controlled substance
Counterfeit & stolen goods: fake branded products, stolen property, pirated software or media, and items with removed serial numbers
Adult content: sexually explicit material and adult services of any kind
Financial fraud: pyramid schemes, investment scams, fake currency or documents, and unauthorized financial services
Animals: endangered species, illegally obtained animals, and animal parts from protected species
Hazardous materials: toxic chemicals and flammable materials without proper licensing
Personal information: private data of other people, and hacked accounts or credentials

As a seller on Nega you agree to:

✅ Accurate listings: describe items honestly, use photos that show the actual item, and disclose any defects or damage
✅ Fair pricing: price fairly and consistently, and honor agreed prices
✅ Timely delivery: deliver items as described, communicate delays promptly, and provide tracking when shipping
✅ Responsive communication: reply to buyer messages within 24 hours, and stay professional and respectful
✅ Identity verification: complete verification for higher trust and selling limits

As a buyer on Nega you agree to:

✅ Honest transactions: only purchase items you intend to buy, and pay promptly when committing to buy
✅ Fair reviews: leave honest and fair reviews, and do not manipulate ratings
✅ Confirm delivery honestly: only confirm delivery when you have actually received the item, and do not withhold confirmation as leverage
✅ Respectful communication: be professional with sellers — no harassment or threats

If you see a violation:

In the app: open the listing → tap "🚩 Report" → select the violation type → add a description → submit
Via email: email support@nega-marketplace.com and include the listing link and details

We review all reports within 24 hours.

Violations result in:

First violation: a warning and listing removal
Repeated violations: temporary account suspension
Serious violations: permanent ban, and reporting to authorities where legally required

Nega protects every transaction: