Get to know our Listing Rules on MO

It is our mission at MO to encourage our community to re-use as many products as the community can in order to reduce our environmental impact on the planet.

In order to do so, it is an obligation to monitor and maintain the integrity of the marketplace by creating an enjoyable, effective, and inspirational marketplace. As a seller, it is important that you abide by the listing rules as we aim to create an inspired and engaged community.

Listings that do not comply with the listing rules will be removed from our platform.

Users who violate these rules may also be subject to a range of enforcement actions, from restrictions to a permanent suspension from the platform.

  1. Don't list prohibited products, counterfeits or infringing content

    Dangerous, inappropriate and offensive, or illegal products are prohibited from our marketplace. Inappropriate and offensive content includes:

    • Content that discriminates or negatively targets specific individuals, groups or organizations
    • Adult content, including pornography and materials with nudity or implied nudity

    Any content that infringes on copyrights will be removed from the platform. Please ensure that you are the rightful owner of all images and content used. You are also responsible for ensuring the authenticity of all products listed under your account.

  2. Don't list duplicates

    Please list each product only once.

  3. Ensure your listings are in the right categories

    Listings should be placed in the category that best describes what is being advertised. If your item falls under more than one category, you should select the most relevant category to post your listing. Having listings in the right categories allow buyers to search and discover them easily.

  4. Use relevant keywords

    Use only relevant and accurate keywords to describe your products to create a better browsing experience for all users. Please refrain from adding keywords that are irrelevant or in large quantities as this would affect the relevancy of buyer's search results.

  5. Don't direct users out of the App

    You may embed links to the product’s information on the internet and promote your MO listings. You cannot link to other e-commerce or classified platforms.

  6. Purely-promotional listings without an intention to sell are not allowed

    MO is a marketplace where people come to buy or sell products. Every listing for sale should advertise a specific product.

    If you are interested in advertising your brand on our platform, please contact our team at  support@mo.lk.

  7. Use only 1 account for all your transaction purposes

    We encourage every MO member to maintain one account on the platform. This improves the trust in the community and helps you to be more successful in selling. With longer time on the platform and more positive reviews, it builds trust and confidence from buyers.

  8. Price your listing correctly

    The price set on your listing should reflect the price you are willing to sell the product at. Displaying a fake or unreasonable price on your listing is not allowed. Listings should only price items at LKR0 (free items) if buyers indeed do not need to pay for any additional amount or meet any additional conditions.

  9. Use photos that accurately showcase your product

    The image(s) displayed on your listing must be representative of the product. You are encouraged to take actual photos of the product.
    Do take photos of any defects/damages of the product so that buyers are fully aware of what they're buying. This helps to build trust with potential buyers, manage expectations on both sides and results in faster and more efficient transactions. Avoid uploading low quality or low-resolution images.

    The following images are not allowed on MO:

    • Downloaded from the internet (unless the owner has given you permission).
    • Images uploaded by other users (unless the user has given you permission).
    • Contains content considered to be offensive or provocative in nature, for example, models wearing intimate products such as lingerie and undergarments.

  10. Give your listings a succinct title

    Titles should describe the product clearly, including basic details about the product advertised. For example, the condition, size, etc. They should not include phone numbers, price, links, and irrelevant keywords.

  11. Be detailed and accurate in your listing description

    Listing descriptions are important in providing key details about your product. You are encouraged to provide a complete and accurate description. For products, do specify the condition of the product, such as if the product has any defects or flaws. This helps you to build trust with potential buyers, save your time from answering common questions from buyers, and enable faster and more efficient transactions.

  12. Don't name and shame

    Listings must not be defamatory or contain any content that is offensive or harassing in nature. It must also not contain any personal information about another individual.

  13. Don't promote hate and violence

    We want the world to be safe for all and hence will not allow any content that promotes hate and violence on our marketplace.
    To learn more about the MO culture, check out ourCommunity Guidelines.