# Prohibited Goods for Qyvea Vendors: What You Cannot Sell

Qyvea blocks certain goods automatically. Knowing the list saves you time and protects your account.

**Quick answer:** Adult products, drugs and prescription medicines, weapons and explosives, and counterfeit or illegal goods cannot be sold. They are blocked automatically, and Qyvea also reviews every new product before it goes live.

## The list

Adult products. Drugs and prescription medicines. Weapons and explosives. Counterfeit or illegal goods.

## Why it matters

It protects customers, Qyvea and honest suppliers. Counterfeit equipment fails early, and the buyer blames everyone.

## What if you are unsure

Ask Qyvea before listing. Do not try to work around the filter.

## Genuine goods

Sell genuine goods with honest descriptions. Our scam guide covers how to avoid fakes from your own suppliers.

## Why counterfeits are a supplier problem, not just a platform problem

A fake power supply or camera fails early and sometimes dangerously. The buyer blames the seller, the platform and the brand. For you it means a defective-item refund, a lost customer and a damaged record. The safest policy is to buy only from sources you can verify and to refuse anything priced too far below the market.

## Practical sourcing checks

Buy from authorised distributors or established importers where possible. Compare packaging, labels and serial numbers against known genuine units. Keep purchase invoices. Be suspicious of sudden large discounts. Test a sample before buying a pallet.

## Grey areas to ask about

Products that look similar to a famous brand but are not the brand. Items that need a licence to sell or import. Dual-use items that could be misused. Used or refurbished goods without clear labelling. If in doubt, ask Qyvea before you list. An early question is better than a blocked listing or a warning on your account.

## Protect your reputation

A single counterfeit sale can cost you more than a hundred honest ones earn. Keep purchase invoices, verify sources and refuse deals that sound too good. Your record on the platform is a business asset: build it deliberately.

## A typical scenario

A vendor tries to list a replica brand camera. The listing is blocked and the vendor learns to source genuine units. Illustrative example based on common cases, not a named vendor.

## Common mistakes

Listing look-alike brands. Trying to avoid filter words. Ignoring the terms.

## Quick checklist

Read the list. Buy from genuine sources. Ask when unsure.

## FAQ

**Can the filter block a valid product by mistake?** It can. Contact Qyvea if a genuine product is blocked.

**Is grey-market stock allowed?** Only genuine goods that are legal to sell in Kenya.

**What happens if I list a prohibited item?** It is blocked, and repeat breaches can affect your account.

**Where are the rules?** In the Vendor Terms.

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