Prohibited Items & Services on dev.fiva.ca

Updated: July 4, 2025

The following list details prohibited content on dev.fiva.ca, including emails and profile photos containing explicit material. We reserve the right to block any content violating these guidelines.

Strictly Prohibited Items and Services

Adult Content

• Pornography, explicit nude photos/videos, or erotic articles
• Prostitution, escort services, or sexual companionship offers
• Sexually explicit live streams or webcam services

Alcohol

• Alcoholic beverages and related products
• Alcohol delivery services
• Permitted: Collectible empty bottles, labels, or caps
• Permitted: Job postings for bartenders or sales staff in Jobs category

Unsafe Baby Items

• Baby nests and inclined sleepers (including recalled models)
• Baby walkers and traditional drop-side cribs
• Car seats/booster seats manufactured before January 1, 2012

Biological Materials

• Blood, bodily fluids, or human organs
• Surrogacy, fertility, or donor requests (including sperm/egg)
• Human remains or funeral-related items

Theft-Related Items

• Burglary tools or lock-picking devices
• Auto theft tools (code grabbers, key fob programmers)
• Shoplifting devices or signal jammers

Cannabis Products

• Cannabis flowers, extracts, edibles, or oils
• Smoking devices (bongs, pipes, vaporizers)
• Cannabis memorabilia or promotional items
• See full cannabis policy for details

Adoption Services

• Child adoption services (offering or seeking)

Combustible/Dangerous Items

• Flares (except emergency signaling flares)
• Explosives or incendiary devices
• Note: No shipping offers for combustible items

COVID-19 Related

• PCR/Rapid Antigen tests
• Vaccination records/certificates

Counterfeit Items

• Counterfeit currency, stamps, or coins
• Unauthorized digital content (e-books, software, media)
• Unlicensed IPTV services or pirated content

Digital Items/Accounts

• Gaming accounts or digital licenses
• Shared streaming service accounts
• See digital items policy for details

Embargoed Goods

• Items subject to international trade sanctions

Event Tickets

• Commercial event tickets
• Permitted: Local community event tickets
• See ticket sales policy for details

Government Items

• Official IDs, badges, or uniforms
• Government-issued licenses or documents

Hazardous Materials

• Chemicals, pesticides, or toxic substances
• Fireworks or explosive compounds

Laser Pointers

• High-powered laser pointers (>5mW)

Personal Information

• Identity documents or financial records
• Mailing lists or personal databases

Illegal Drugs/Paraphernalia

• Narcotics, steroids, or controlled substances
• Drug manufacturing equipment

Illegal Services

• Covert surveillance devices
• Odometer correction/rollback services
• Academic cheating services

Wildlife Products

• Illegal wildlife or endangered species
• Bear traps or restricted hunting equipment
• Regulated pests or invasive species

Prohibited Media

• Violent, pornographic, or explicit content
• Hate speech or derogatory material

Ivory/Bone Products

• Ivory or elephant-derived products
• Permitted: Pre-1900 antiques with ≤5% ivory
• Permitted: Non-ivory animal bone with species disclosure

Weapons

• Firearms, ammunition, or firearm parts
• Switchblades, throwing stars, or brass knuckles
• Tasers, stun guns, or pepper spray
• Martial arts weapons or combat knives
• Permitted: Archery equipment, paintball guns

Knives

• Concealable knives or switchblades
• Permitted: Collectible knives (unsharpened)
• Permitted: Kitchen cutlery

Gambling Items

• Lottery tickets or sweepstakes entries
• Slot machines or gambling devices

Massage Services

• Non-therapeutic massage offers
• Ads featuring full-body photos/headshots
• Personal details of providers (age, measurements)
• Wanted ads for massage services
• Permitted: Registered Massage Therapists (RMT)
• Permitted: Massage within aesthetic packages

Offensive Material

• Nazi memorabilia or hate symbols
• Permitted: Historical documents/currency

Medical Devices/Drugs

• Prescription drugs or medical devices
• CPAP/BiPAP machines requiring prescription
• Permitted: OTC medical devices

Unauthorized Health Products

• Products banned by Health Canada
• Unapproved medical treatments

Radio Equipment

• Devices violating Radiocommunication Act

Recalled Items

• Any product under official recall

Restricted Foods

• Unpasteurized dairy/juice products
• Wild mushrooms or ackee fruit
• Expired baby formula or tampered foods
• Government food assistance benefits
• Note: Sellers must comply with Health Canada regulations

Financial Instruments

• Stocks, securities, or cryptocurrencies
• Binary options (completely banned in Canada)

Stolen Property

• Goods without proof of ownership

Tobacco/Nicotine

• E-cigarettes, vaping products, or e-juice
• Tobacco seeds or promotional memorabilia
• See tobacco policy for details

Used Personal Items

• Used cosmetics or skincare products
• Used undergarments or intimate wear

Additional Prohibited Categories

Academic Dishonesty

• Essay writing or exam-taking services
• Fake diplomas/transcripts

Hacking/Cybersecurity

• Password cracking tools
• Credit card skimmers
• Network intrusion devices

Illegal Software

• Cheat programs for online games
• License key generators
• Ransomware or malware

Misrepresentation

• Fake reviews or testimonial services
• Counterfeit authentication services

Dangerous Animals

• Venomous reptiles or spiders
• Wild-caught protected species

Illegal Services

• Forgery/document fabrication
• Hacking or cyberattack services
• Money laundering facilitation

Regulated Items

• Industrial-grade drones (>25kg)
• Radioactive materials
• Asbestos-containing materials

This list is not exhaustive. Fiva Marketplace reserves the right to remove any content that violates Canadian laws or community standards. When in doubt, contact [email protected] before posting.