Community safety guidelines
- Meet in a safe/public location when possible.
- Never share unnecessary personal information.
- Inspect items before completing a transaction.
- Only use the marketplace payment system for transactions that require online payment.
Prohibited items
- Weapons and ammunition. Firearms, ammunition, and illegal weapons are not allowed.
- Drugs and drug paraphernalia. Illegal drugs and related paraphernalia are prohibited.
- Alcohol and tobacco. Do not list alcohol, tobacco, or nicotine products.
- Counterfeit goods. Fake or replica branded goods are not allowed.
- Stolen property. Only list items you own and have the right to sell.
- Animals. Live animals may not be sold on SLO Market.
- Hazardous materials. Explosives, chemicals, and other hazardous items are prohibited.
- Adult content. Sexually explicit listings are not permitted.
- Recalled products. Items under a safety recall may not be listed.
- Unpermitted food sales. Only list produce and food items that are legal to sell in California and SLO County. Cottage-food and agricultural rules still apply.
SLO Market is a marketplace platform connecting independent buyers and sellers. SLO Market does not itself own, inspect, guarantee, or sell the listed products. Legal/terms language should be reviewed by counsel before launch.