Acceptable Use Policy

Welcome to MaylandMarketplace.com! To keep our community safe, fair, and legal, all users must follow these rules when using our classified ads site.


1. Be Honest

  • Post only accurate information in your ads.
  • Don’t misrepresent what you’re selling or offering.

2. Respect the Law

  • All ads must comply with U.S. and North Carolina laws.
  • Firearms listings must follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including background check and transfer requirements.
  • No illegal, counterfeit, stolen, or prohibited items.

3. Respect Other Users

  • No harassment, hate speech, or abusive content.
  • No spamming or posting the same ad repeatedly.
  • Treat buyers and sellers fairly.

4. Protect the Website

  • No automated bots, scraping, or data harvesting.
  • No attempts to hack, overload, or disrupt the site.
  • Use the site for personal and business ads only — not for collecting user data.

5. Keep it Safe

  • Don’t share another person’s personal information without permission.
  • Be cautious in transactions and meet in safe, public locations.
  • The Website is not responsible for private transactions; use common sense.

6. Firearm-Specific Rules

  • Only post firearms if you are legally allowed to sell them.
  • All transfers must go through proper legal channels (e.g., FFL dealer where required).
  • No ads offering conversion devices, unregistered NFA items, or other prohibited weapons.

7. Consequences

Violating this policy may result in:

  • Removal of ads.
  • Account suspension or permanent ban.
  • Reporting to law enforcement if required.

8. Questions or Reports

If you see a suspicious ad or user, please report it to us immediately at [email protected].