Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: April 25, 2026

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) governs your use of the Reffo.ai webapp, the Reffo network, and associated services. By using the Service, you agree to comply with this policy. Violation may result in listing removal, account suspension, or reporting to law enforcement.

1. Prohibited Items

You may not list, offer, or facilitate the sale or exchange of:

  • Illegal goods or services under applicable law.
  • Weapons, firearms, ammunition, or explosives (unless permitted by local law and properly licensed).
  • Controlled substances, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia.
  • Stolen property or goods obtained through illegal means.
  • Counterfeit goods, including fake branded merchandise.
  • Hazardous materials that pose a risk to health or safety.
  • Items that infringe on intellectual property rights (see our DMCA Policy).
  • Human remains, body parts, or products derived from endangered species.

2. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

  • Engage in fraud, misrepresentation, or deceptive practices.
  • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users.
  • Send spam, unsolicited messages, or bulk communications.
  • Manipulate search results, the DHT, or any ranking or discovery mechanism.
  • Impersonate other users, beacons, or Reffo.ai staff.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts, beacons, or data.
  • Use the Service for money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service, network, or other users' beacons.
  • Post fake wants or bids to manipulate pricing, waste sellers' time, or game the reverse auction system.
  • Use automated tools or bots to mass-bid on wants, spam sellers, or scrape user data.

3. Listing Accuracy

All listings must accurately represent the item or service being offered. Descriptions, photos, pricing, and condition must be truthful and not misleading. Bait-and-switch tactics are strictly prohibited. Items identified through photo scanning or barcode lookup must be verified by the user before publishing — AI-generated descriptions, prices, and images are estimates and may not be accurate.

4. Enforcement

Reffo.ai reserves the right to take action against violations of this AUP, including but not limited to:

  • Removing or de-indexing offending listings from search.
  • Issuing warnings to account holders.
  • Suspending or terminating user accounts.
  • Revoking API access.
  • Reporting illegal activity to the appropriate authorities.

Note: Because the Reffo network is decentralized, Reffo.ai can remove listings from its own search index and webapp but cannot control content on individual beacons. Beacon operators are independently responsible for the content they host.

5. Reporting Violations

If you encounter a listing or user that violates this policy, please report it to help@reffo.ai with as much detail as possible, including the listing URL or description and the nature of the violation.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this AUP from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.