cnote6
05-29-2005, 11:54 PM
Dear Chris Wade (c27note@aol.com),
We appreciate that you chose eBay to list the following item:
7976550626 16 MiM speedline wheels Honda Toyota Nissan like BBS
However, your listing(s) were in violation of eBay's listing policies. We would
like to take this opportunity to let you know what part of your listing(s) are
not allowed.
Your listing contained the following information:
like BBS
We realize you may not be aware of this policy, but using such terms in this way
is considered "Search Manipulation," which is not permitted by eBay.
Search Manipulation is any practice that results in searches on eBay returning
irrelevant listings or that otherwise inhibits a user’s ability to accurately
locate specific items. There are several types of Search Manipulation,
including:
Keyword Spamming - Keyword spamming is the practice of including brand names or
other inappropriate “keywords” in a title or description for the purpose of
gaining attention or diverting users to a listing.
Methods of Key Word Spamming include, but are not limited to:
1. Extra Brand Names in Title or Item Description
2. Not Brand X, Not Brand Y
3. Improper Trademark Usage
4. Lists of "Key" Words
5. Hidden Text (White on white text, or hidden text in HTML Code)
6. Drop Down Boxes
Brand Name Misuse - Do not include any brand names or company logos in your
listings other than the specific brand name used by the company that
manufactured or produced the item you are listing. Certain uses of brand names
may also constitute trademark infringement and could expose sellers to legal
liability.
Comparisons - Sellers are not permitted to make comparisons between items in a
listing title.
Misleading Titles – eBay listing titles must accurately describes only the
actual item or items you are offering for sale.
Search manipulation is unfair to members who may be searching for a specific
item and receive inaccurate search results. Users often are confused and
frustrated by such tactics. Certain uses of brand names may also constitute
trademark infringement and could expose sellers to legal liability.
Because it is in violation of eBay's Search Manipulation policy, your listing(s)
has been ended early. All associated fees have been credited to your account.
This notice is based solely upon review of the aforementioned listing. We
encourage you to review all of your listings to ensure they are in full
compliance with our guidelines. If found to be in violation of one or more of
our guidelines, your current listings will be subject to further disciplinary
action, including the cancelation of your listings.
For a better understanding of our listing guidelines and how they affect the way
you list your items, please visit the following page:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-ov.html
To review our Search Manipulation guidelines in full, please see the following
link:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-keywords.html
Future listings that demonstrate a pattern of violations may result in the
termination of all of your listings, and repeated occurrences may jeopardize
your eBay account status. We sincerely value you as a member of our trading
community and look forward to a continued successful relationship. To ensure
this relationship, we must respectfully ask that you abide by our guidelines and
User Agreement in the future.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Regards,
Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
eBay Inc
We appreciate that you chose eBay to list the following item:
7976550626 16 MiM speedline wheels Honda Toyota Nissan like BBS
However, your listing(s) were in violation of eBay's listing policies. We would
like to take this opportunity to let you know what part of your listing(s) are
not allowed.
Your listing contained the following information:
like BBS
We realize you may not be aware of this policy, but using such terms in this way
is considered "Search Manipulation," which is not permitted by eBay.
Search Manipulation is any practice that results in searches on eBay returning
irrelevant listings or that otherwise inhibits a user’s ability to accurately
locate specific items. There are several types of Search Manipulation,
including:
Keyword Spamming - Keyword spamming is the practice of including brand names or
other inappropriate “keywords” in a title or description for the purpose of
gaining attention or diverting users to a listing.
Methods of Key Word Spamming include, but are not limited to:
1. Extra Brand Names in Title or Item Description
2. Not Brand X, Not Brand Y
3. Improper Trademark Usage
4. Lists of "Key" Words
5. Hidden Text (White on white text, or hidden text in HTML Code)
6. Drop Down Boxes
Brand Name Misuse - Do not include any brand names or company logos in your
listings other than the specific brand name used by the company that
manufactured or produced the item you are listing. Certain uses of brand names
may also constitute trademark infringement and could expose sellers to legal
liability.
Comparisons - Sellers are not permitted to make comparisons between items in a
listing title.
Misleading Titles – eBay listing titles must accurately describes only the
actual item or items you are offering for sale.
Search manipulation is unfair to members who may be searching for a specific
item and receive inaccurate search results. Users often are confused and
frustrated by such tactics. Certain uses of brand names may also constitute
trademark infringement and could expose sellers to legal liability.
Because it is in violation of eBay's Search Manipulation policy, your listing(s)
has been ended early. All associated fees have been credited to your account.
This notice is based solely upon review of the aforementioned listing. We
encourage you to review all of your listings to ensure they are in full
compliance with our guidelines. If found to be in violation of one or more of
our guidelines, your current listings will be subject to further disciplinary
action, including the cancelation of your listings.
For a better understanding of our listing guidelines and how they affect the way
you list your items, please visit the following page:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-ov.html
To review our Search Manipulation guidelines in full, please see the following
link:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-keywords.html
Future listings that demonstrate a pattern of violations may result in the
termination of all of your listings, and repeated occurrences may jeopardize
your eBay account status. We sincerely value you as a member of our trading
community and look forward to a continued successful relationship. To ensure
this relationship, we must respectfully ask that you abide by our guidelines and
User Agreement in the future.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Regards,
Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
eBay Inc