Prohibited Items and Content — Buurted

Effective from 23 September 2026.

Why this list exists

Buurted is an intermediary: we provide the technology, but we do not inspect, own or guarantee anything. This list is one of our most important safety tools.

General rule: if it is unlawful to sell, give away or offer something in the Netherlands or the EU, it is not allowed on Buurted. In addition we prohibit some things that are not unlawful everywhere, but that create risk we cannot carry as a small, manually moderated neighbourhood platform.

This list gives examples and is not exhaustive.

A. Prohibited because it is unlawful

1. Weapons, ammunition and dangerous objects

Wet wapens en munitie Firearms, ammunition, parts and conversion kits · knives classified as prohibited weapons, brass knuckles, batons, pepper spray, CS gas, stun guns · replica or deactivated weapons not provably lawfully decommissioned · explosives, professional fireworks and fireworks outside the legal sales window.

2. Drugs and paraphernalia

Opiumwet Illegal drugs and controlled substances · new psychoactive substances circumventing drug law · equipment primarily intended for illegal drug production or use.

3. Medicines and medical devices

Geneesmiddelenwet · IGJ enforcement Prescription-only medicines, including your own leftovers · counterfeit or unregistered medicines · medical devices requiring a prescription or professional fitting.

4. Stolen, counterfeit and infringing goods

Dutch Criminal Code (heling) · EU and Benelux trademark law Stolen goods or goods you have no right to sell · counterfeit and replica branded goods · pirated software, games, films or music · content infringing copyright, trademark or design rights.

5. Protected species

Wet natuurbescherming · CITES Protected or endangered species and products derived from them, including ivory, certain furs and coral.

6. Identity documents and official items

Dutch Criminal Code Passports, ID cards, driving licences, diplomas · police or military uniforms, badges or equipment · correspondence addresses for a fee.

7. Hazardous and regulated materials

REACH · Dutch environmental and safety law Flammable, explosive, radioactive or toxic substances outside normal consumer use · asbestos · recalled products and products not meeting Dutch or EU safety standards.

8. Unlicensed gambling

Wet op de kansspelen Unlicensed lottery tickets, betting or gambling services · pyramid schemes · sale or transfer of bank accounts, payment accounts or credentials.

9. Hate, discrimination and harassment

DSA · Article 1 of the Dutch Constitution · Wet gelijke behandeling Content inciting hatred or violence · discrimination based on origin, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age · sharing others’ personal data without consent · extremist or Nazi symbols.

B. Prohibited on Buurted, even where lawful

10. Live animals

Offering an animal for sale is not allowed on Buurted. We cannot verify animal welfare and do not want to facilitate animal trading.

Rehoming your own pet free of charge is allowed, provided there is no payment in any form and no breeding or trading background.

11. Alcohol and tobacco

Selling alcohol is not allowed on Buurted. Giving away an unopened bottle is allowed, provided you are 18 or over, the recipient is 18 or over, and nothing is given in return.

Tobacco, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes and e-liquids are not allowed, including as gifts.

12. Financial products

Cryptocurrency, shares, investment products, loans and credit offers are not allowed. This sits outside what a neighbourhood platform can assess.

13. Sexual and offensive content

Sexually explicit images, video or services · adult content of any kind, given Buurted’s neighbourhood and family context.

14. Hygiene-sensitive items

Opened cosmetics and personal care products · used underwear and swimwear · opened supplements or products past their date.

15. High-risk services from private individuals

We cannot verify qualifications, insurance or background. Private individuals may not offer the following commercially from a personal account:

Professional childcare, eldercare, or medical and caregiving services

Locksmith, security or surveillance services

Work requiring a professional licence or certification: electrical, gas, heating, roofing, structural work

What is allowed:

Babysitting (Oppas). Asking a neighbour to babysit, or offering to, is an arrangement between residents, not commercial service provision. That is exactly what Oppas is for. See Terms of Service clause 6.

Recommending someone in a community post is always fine.

Occasional neighbourly help — lending a drill, helping lift something, watering a garden.

Businesses. A KVK-registered business with a Buurted business account may offer its own services, including licensed ones, provided the business itself holds the required licences, certifications and insurance.

A business account and registration checks are not a guarantee of professional qualifications, insurance, reliability or suitability. Ask the business for the evidence relevant to the service.

16. Spam and scams

False, misleading or bait-and-switch listings · multi-level marketing and referral pyramids · work-from-home income promises · requests for advance payment before any contact or handover · listings existing only to redirect people to another site.

This does not prohibit: paying each other by Tikkie, or a business account linking to its own website, webshop or booking page. That is normal use.

C. Allowed, with obligations

17. Homemade food

Allowed between neighbours, provided you list the ingredients and name all fourteen legally designated allergens, prepare and store it hygienically, and give a use-by indication. If you sell regularly or commercially, NVWA rules for food businesses apply and you need a business account.

18. Repaired and self-built electronics

Allowed, provided you state that it has been repaired or self-built, and the device is safe. Mains-side work should have been carried out by a qualified person.

19. Child seats, cycle helmets and car seats

Only if you know the history and it has not been in an accident. State this explicitly, along with the model and year.

20. Second-hand branded goods and electronics

Allowed if authentic. Disclose known faults and factory-reset devices before handover.

21. High-value items

Allowed. Read the Safe Meetup Guidelines, which matter especially here.

How we enforce this

Anyone can report by emailing info@buurted.nl, including without an account. Signed-in users can also use the available report actions in the app. See the Notice and Action Procedure.

Reports are reviewed manually. We aim for a first assessment within 24 hours. This is a target, not a guarantee

Where we remove or restrict, we say why and how to object

Repeated or serious breaches, particularly category A, lead to suspension and, where required, a report to the police, IGJ, NVWA or Customs

Unsure? Email info@buurted.nl before you post.