Kijiji Services Code of Conduct
When advertising services on Kijiji, please ensure your ads comply with both our Services Rules and our general posting policies. The goal is to maintain a safe, professional, and trustworthy marketplace for all users.
1. Prohibited Service Types
The following services are strictly prohibited on Kijiji:
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Adult, erotic, or sexual services, including but not limited to:
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Bachelor parties, adult cleaning or lawn care, webcamming, modeling, photography, escort services, and prostitution.
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Massage services:
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Ads containing full-body photographs or headshots of the provider. (Photographs of the establishment are permitted.)
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Ads including personal details of the provider such as age, ethnicity, or body measurements.
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“Wanted” ads seeking massage services.
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Surrogate, adoption, or donor services of any kind.
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Modeling or photography services without a professional website, portfolio, or verifiable credentials.
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Financial lending or money services without verifiable company information, including:
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- Business name
- Physical address
- Contact phone number
Ads for financial services must meet transparency and legitimacy standards to protect users from scams or fraud.
2. Posting Guidelines and Bundling Services
- Users offering multiple skilled trade services should bundle all related or similar services into a single ad whenever possible.
- Example: Electrical installation and repair services can be combined.
- If services are distinctly different (e.g., carpentry vs. plumbing), separate ads are acceptable.
3. Prohibited Replies and Solicitation
- Replies to service ads for personal reasons or for sexual or otherwise inappropriate purposes are strictly prohibited.
- Violating this rule may result in temporary or permanent loss of access to Kijiji.
4. Additional Best Practices
- Ensure that all ads accurately describe your service offerings.
- Avoid misleading or exaggerated claims.
- Include clear, relevant contact information.
- Respect community standards and Kijiji’s terms of use.
5. Enforcement
Kijiji reserves the right to:
- Remove any ads or replies that violate this Code of Conduct.
- Suspend or terminate accounts engaging in prohibited activity.
- Enforce policies consistently to maintain the safety and integrity of the platform.
