Prohibited Items

For the safety of our community and compliance with Canadian law, the following categories may NOT be sold on BidVex. Listings violating these rules will be automatically removed and accounts may be suspended.

1Controlled Substances & Drugs

Substances contrôlées et drogues

  • ●Illegal drugs: cannabis (outside licensed channels), cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl, MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, ketamine, opioids, crack cocaine
  • ●Drug paraphernalia: pipes, bongs, syringes (non-medical), rolling papers marketed for drugs
  • ●Prescription medications (Rx): OxyContin, Adderall, Xanax, Percocet, Ritalin, Ozempic — anything requiring a prescription under Canada's Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • ●Over-the-counter medication in suspicious bulk quantities
  • ●Dietary supplements making medical / drug claims
  • ●Kratom, khat, synthetic cannabinoids, bath salts

2Weapons & Dangerous Items

Armes et objets dangereux

  • ●Firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns, assault, prohibited under Canada Firearms Act)
  • ●Firearm parts: barrels, suppressors, illegal capacity magazines, ghost-gun components
  • ●Ammunition: bullets, cartridges, explosive charges
  • ●Illegal edged weapons: switchblades, gravity / butterfly knives, brass knuckles, push daggers
  • ●Explosive devices: grenades, IEDs, commercial fireworks
  • ●Prohibited weapons under Criminal Code s.84: nunchucks, morning stars, metal-knuckle rings
  • ●Tasers, stun guns (restricted in most provinces)
  • ●Crossbows (restricted — verify provincial law)
  • ●Pepper spray / bear spray when marketed as a weapon

3Motor Vehicles (Wrong Section)

Véhicules motorisés (mauvaise section)

  • ●Cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, RVs, trailers, heavy equipment listed anywhere other than the Vehicle Auctions section
  • ●Vehicle VINs or titles listed independently

4Financial Fraud & Schemes

Fraude financière et stratagèmes

  • ●Counterfeit currency, fake banknotes, coin forgeries
  • ●Fake identification: passports, driver's licences, SIN cards, health cards, immigration documents
  • ●Fraudulent investment schemes, Ponzi materials
  • ●Unauthorized gift cards or card numbers
  • ●Stolen financial instruments: cheques, credit cards
  • ●Credit-card skimmers, point-of-sale fraud devices
  • ●Academic fraud: essays, exams, credentials for sale

5Stolen & Illegal Goods

Biens volés et illégaux

  • ●Goods with removed serial numbers (presumed stolen)
  • ●Catalytic converters (major theft item in Canada)
  • ●Stolen electronics (no proof of ownership)
  • ●Goods obtained via break-and-enter
  • ●Any listing implying the item was illegally obtained

6Human & Animal Exploitation

Exploitation humaine et animale

  • ●Human remains, organs, tissue, blood products
  • ●Human-trafficking materials or services
  • ●Any child-exploitation material — zero tolerance
  • ●Endangered species products: ivory, rhino horn, tiger parts, shark fin, CITES-listed specimens
  • ●Live animals from illegal breeding operations
  • ●Animal-fighting equipment (cockfighting, dogfighting)

7Digital & Cyber Threats

Menaces numériques et cybernétiques

  • ●Malware, ransomware, spyware, keyloggers
  • ●Hacking tools, credential stealers, phishing kits
  • ●Stolen personal data: databases, login credentials
  • ●Fake social-media followers, bots, engagement fraud
  • ●Cheating software for games or platforms
  • ●Unauthorized software license keys
  • ●Deepfake creation tools marketed for fraud

8Platform Bypass & Off-Site Payment Requests

Contournement de la plateforme et paiements hors site

  • ●Requests for off-platform e-transfers to personal accounts outside BidVex
  • ●Cryptocurrency payments aimed at bypassing tracking
  • ●Western Union / MoneyGram in a suspicious context
  • ●Any attempt to conduct the transaction off-platform
  • ●Fake "BidVex"-branded materials issued by non-BidVex parties

9Regulated Products

Produits réglementés

  • ●Tobacco products targeting minors or sold without licence
  • ●Vaping products not from a licensed retailer
  • ●Alcohol sold outside LCBO / SAQ rules
  • ●Cannabis outside federal/provincial licensed channels
  • ●Health-Canada-regulated medical devices without permit
  • ●Pesticides not registered under Canada's PCPA

10Adult & Explicit Content

Contenu adulte et explicite

  • ●Pornographic material of any kind
  • ●Sexual services or escort listings
  • ●Adult toys with explicit images or descriptions (legal/discreet listings may be allowed in the proper category)

This list is not exhaustive. BidVex reserves the right to remove any listing deemed inappropriate, illegal, or dangerous at its sole discretion. Violations may result in suspension or permanent removal of your account.