Restricted Businesses


Restricted Businesses Overview

Businesses are prohibited from using the TrueEstate  Platform and Services if they fall under the following categories, unless explicit prior approval from TrueEstate is obtained:

  1. Illegal Products and Services

  • Any illegal offerings are strictly prohibited.

  1. Intellectual Property Infringement

  • Sales or access to counterfeit music, movies, software, etc.
  • Activities that infringe upon trademarks, copyrights, or proprietary rights.

  1. Counterfeit or Unauthorized Goods

  • Counterfeit items and unauthorized resale of branded products.

  1. Gambling

  • Includes lotteries, sports forecasting, fantasy sports leagues with cash prizes, internet gaming, contests, and sweepstakes.

  1. Regulated or Illegal Products

  • Cannabis and marijuana businesses, illegal drugs, tobacco products, weapons, and age-restricted goods.

  1. Adult Content and Services

  • Pornography, obscene materials, and sexually-related services.

  1. Unfair, Predatory, or Deceptive Practices

  • Get-rich-quick schemes, mug shot publication sites, and no-value-added services.

  1. Aggregation

  • Licensed or unlicensed aggregation of funds owed to third parties or payment facilitation.

  1. Drug Paraphernalia

  • Equipment for drug use (e.g., bongs, vaporizers).

  1. Multi-Level Marketing

    • Pyramid schemes and multi-level marketing.

  2. Pseudo Pharmaceuticals

    • Nutraceuticals and products making unverified health claims.

  3. Social Media Activity

    • Selling social media followers or traffic.

  4. Substances Mimicking Illegal Drugs

    • Sale of legal substances that mimic illegal drugs (e.g., salvia, kratom).

  5. Video Game or Virtual World Credits

    • Sale of in-game currency or items unless the merchant is the operator of the virtual world.

Additional Notes

  • Businesses that are unsure if they qualify as Restricted Businesses should contact TrueEstate for clarification.
  • All illegal businesses are ineligible for the Services.