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Policy Overview & Scope

Policy

This Global Prohibited Items & Restricted Goods Policy ("Policy") is issued by XB2BX LTD, registered in England and Wales, and applies to all users of the XB2BX platform — including Sellers, Buyers, agents, intermediaries, and any third party accessing xb2bx.com or its APIs.

This Policy operates as a component of both the Global Seller Agreement and Global Buyer Agreement. Acceptance of either Agreement constitutes full acceptance of this Policy. This Policy is reviewed quarterly and updated in response to changes in international sanctions regimes, regulatory requirements, and trade law.

Three-Tier Classification System

Tier	Classification	Consequence of Breach	Appeal Available
Category 1	Absolute Prohibition	Immediate permanent ban, fund forfeiture, law enforcement referral	No
Category 2	Restricted	Listing removed, account suspended pending review, possible legal action	Yes — 14 days
Category 3	Conditional	Listing held pending licence verification. Removed if not provided within 7 days	Yes — 30 days

Jurisdictional Application

XB2BX applies the most restrictive applicable standard across all relevant jurisdictions. Where an item is legal in the Seller’s country but prohibited under the laws of any potential destination country, the item is treated as restricted for cross-border transactions. Users are solely responsible for verifying the legality of items in all relevant jurisdictions.

PIP-01

Narcotics, Drugs & Psychoactive Substances

Absolute

Zero tolerance. No exceptions. Immediate permanent account termination and mandatory referral to the relevant national drug enforcement authority and INTERPOL upon detection.

Absolutely Prohibited

PIP-01-A

Controlled Narcotics

Cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, and all Schedule I/II equivalents globally

Absolute

PIP-01-B

Cannabis Products

All cannabis and THC products (CBD products may qualify under Category 3 with documentation)

Absolute

PIP-01-C

Novel Psychoactives

Synthetic cannabinoids, bath salts, designer drugs, and analogues of controlled substances

Absolute

PIP-01-D

Precursor Chemicals

Chemicals used in drug manufacture: ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, acetic anhydride, and listed UN Table I/II chemicals

Absolute

PIP-01-E

Drug Paraphernalia

Items marketed or predominantly used for drug consumption or manufacture

Absolute

PIP-01-F

Khat & Analogues

Khat (Catha edulis), kratom, and plant-based psychoactive substances scheduled in key jurisdictions

Absolute

PIP-02

Weapons, Firearms & Munitions

Absolute

The listing, sale, or facilitation of weapons of any kind on XB2BX without explicit prior written approval from XB2BX’s Compliance Team is prohibited. Most weapon categories are subject to absolute prohibition. Dual-use items are covered under §11.

Absolutely Prohibited

PIP-02-A

Firearms & Handguns

All pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, and automatic weapons including deactivated models marketed for reactivation

Absolute

PIP-02-B

Explosives & Munitions

Military and commercial explosives, grenades, landmines, IED components, blasting agents

Absolute

PIP-02-C

CBRN Weapons

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons or their components — no exceptions

Absolute

PIP-02-D

Firearm Components

Silencers, untraceable “ghost gun” parts, illegal conversion kits, high-capacity magazines where prohibited

Absolute

PIP-02-E

Military Equipment

Body armour, night-vision equipment, military drones, and other dual-use military-grade hardware without export licence

Absolute

PIP-02-F

Knives & Blades

Knives prohibited under applicable law (gravity knives, switchblades, push daggers). Lawful kitchen and hunting knives are permitted with age restrictions.

Restricted

PIP-03

Human Exploitation & Trafficking

Absolute

XB2BX has a zero-tolerance policy for any goods, services, or content that facilitates, profits from, or enables the exploitation of human beings. All such listings are immediately removed and reported to law enforcement, the National Crime Agency (UK), and relevant international authorities including UNODC.

Prohibited Categories

Human Trafficking Services: Any service facilitating the transport, harbouring, recruitment, or control of persons through force, fraud, or coercion for any purpose including labour or sexual exploitation.
Forced Labour Products: Goods manufactured using forced labour, prison labour, or under conditions constituting modern slavery as defined under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and equivalent international standards.
Debt Bondage Services: Financial products or services designed to trap individuals in debt bondage or indenture arrangements.
Organ Trade: The sale, brokerage, or procurement of human organs, tissues, or bodily fluids for commercial purposes outside of regulated medical institutions.
Deceptive Recruitment: Job listings or service offers that constitute fraudulent recruitment for the purpose of trafficking or exploitation.

PIP-04

Child Safety & Exploitation Material

Absolute

This is a non-negotiable, zero-exception absolute prohibition. Any content, goods, or services that sexually exploit, endanger, or harm children will be immediately removed, accounts permanently banned, and all details reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), and relevant national law enforcement authorities without prior notice.

Prohibited Items & Content

Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in any format — photographic, video, illustrated, AI-generated, or written.
Grooming aids, scripts, or guides targeting minors.
Content designed to facilitate unsupervised access to children.
Products or services marketed to minors that contain explicit, adult, or dangerous content.
Any goods, collectibles, or digital content that sexualises minors even in fictional or illustrative form.

Mandatory Reporting Obligation

XB2BX operates automated and human-reviewed detection systems for CSAM. Detection triggers immediate: (1) content removal; (2) account termination; (3) preservation and submission of all relevant account data, communications, and transaction history to law enforcement; (4) reporting to NCMEC CyberTipline, IWF, and INTERPOL. XB2BX will fully cooperate with all subsequent investigations.

PIP-05

Counterfeit, Pirated & Stolen Goods

Absolute

XB2BX is committed to protecting intellectual property rights and the integrity of global trade. The platform employs automated IP screening, brand protection partnerships, and human review to detect and remove infringing listings.

Prohibited Items

PIP-05-A

Counterfeit Goods

Goods bearing unauthorised trademarks, logos, or branding of any registered brand or trademark

Absolute

PIP-05-B

Pirated Software

Unlicensed copies of software, games, apps, operating systems, or cracked/patched versions of commercial software

Absolute

PIP-05-C

Stolen Property

Goods acquired through theft, burglary, robbery, fraud, or any criminal means

Absolute

PIP-05-D

Fake Credentials

Forged identity documents, academic qualifications, professional certifications, or regulatory approvals

Absolute

PIP-05-E

Unlicensed Media

Music, films, books, and media content distributed without rights holder authorisation

Absolute

PIP-05-F

Misappropriated IP

Trade secrets, proprietary formulas, confidential technical data, or stolen source code

Absolute

IP Rights Holders: If you believe your intellectual property is being infringed on the XB2BX platform, submit a takedown notice to ip@xb2bx.com. XB2BX operates a notice-and-takedown procedure compliant with the DMCA, EU DSA, and UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.

PIP-06

Sanctioned Goods, Persons & Jurisdictions

Absolute

XB2BX operates a real-time sanctions screening programme covering all Sellers, Buyers, and transactions. Screening is performed against all major sanctions lists at the point of registration, listing, and each transaction.

Screened Sanctions Regimes

Regulatory Bodies

UN Security Council Consolidated List
UK HM Treasury (OFSI) Sanctions List
EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List
US OFAC SDN & Blocked Persons List
US BIS Entity List & Denied Persons List
INTERPOL Red Notices & Diffusions

Current Restricted Territories

North Korea (DPRK) — total embargo
Iran — comprehensive sanctions apply
Syria — broad trade restrictions
Russia — sector-specific restrictions
Belarus — targeted restrictions
+ additional jurisdictions per live OFAC/OFSI lists

Conflict Minerals & Blood Diamonds

Blood Diamonds / Conflict Diamonds: Diamonds not certified under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) are prohibited.
Conflict Minerals (3TG): Tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold sourced from conflict-affected areas without conflict-free certification (OECD Due Diligence Guidance compliance required).
Embargoed Goods: Any goods subject to UN, EU, UK, or US trade embargoes regardless of the Seller’s or Buyer’s location.

PIP-07

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Restricted

Most pharmaceutical products require pre-approval from XB2BX’s Compliance Team before listing. Unlicensed pharmaceutical sales are an absolute prohibition. Counterfeit medicines are treated as Category 1 (Absolute Prohibition).

Absolutely Prohibited

Prescription-only medicines sold without valid prescription and licensed pharmacy authorisation.
Counterfeit, falsified, or substandard medicines including fake or diluted active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Controlled substances classified as prescription-only narcotics or psychotropics (covered under §01).
Unapproved experimental drugs or treatments not authorised by the FDA, EMA, MHRA, or equivalent national authority.

Conditionally Permitted — Documentation Required

PIP-07-C1

OTC Medicines

Over-the-counter approved medicines. Seller must hold a valid pharmacy or distributor licence.

Licensed only

PIP-07-C2

Medical Devices (Class I)

Low-risk medical devices with CE/FDA 510(k) clearance. Registration and declaration required.

Licensed only

PIP-07-C3

Medical Devices (Class II+)

Higher-risk devices require pre-approval from XB2BX Compliance plus regulatory certification.

Pre-approval

PIP-07-C4

Veterinary Medicines

Licensed veterinary pharmaceuticals. Seller must hold appropriate veterinary supply authorisation by jurisdiction.

Pre-approval

PIP-08

Wildlife, Protected Species & CITES

Restricted

XB2BX is a signatory to the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online and applies the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) framework to all wildlife-related listings.

Prohibited — CITES Appendix I

Live specimens or products derived from CITES Appendix I species including elephants (ivory), tigers, rhinos (horn), gorillas, chimpanzees, and all critically endangered species.
Shark fins, bear bile products, pangolin scales, and other wildlife products from species listed under any CITES Appendix I or II schedule.
Birds of prey, parrots, and other wild-caught protected species without CITES documentation.

Conditionally Permitted — CITES Appendix II/III

Trade in CITES Appendix II and III species may be permitted where the Seller can provide: (i) valid CITES export permit issued by national management authority; (ii) proof of captive breeding or legal acquisition; and (iii) compliance with destination country import requirements. All documentation must be submitted to compliance@xb2bx.com before listing.

PIP-09

Hazardous Materials & Dangerous Goods

Restricted

All hazardous materials must comply with UN Model Regulations, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), IMDG Code (maritime), and ADR/RID (road/rail). Improper classification or misdeclaration of dangerous goods is a criminal offence in most jurisdictions.

Classified by UN Hazard Category

UN Class	Category	Status on XB2BX	Required Documentation
Class 1	Explosives	Prohibited	Not permitted — see §02
Class 2	Gases (Flammable/Toxic)	Restricted	ADR licence, SDS, packaging cert.
Class 3	Flammable Liquids	Restricted	SDS, flash point declaration, certified packaging
Class 4	Flammable Solids	Conditional	SDS, compliance declaration
Class 5	Oxidising Substances	Conditional	SDS, storage & transport certificates
Class 6	Toxic Substances	Restricted	Pre-approval + SDS + REACH compliance
Class 7	Radioactive Material	Prohibited	Not permitted without specific XB2BX Enterprise agreement
Class 8	Corrosives	Conditional	SDS, packaging standard declaration
Class 9	Misc. Dangerous Goods	Conditional	Per-substance compliance review

PIP-10

Financial Instruments & Currency

Restricted

Absolutely Prohibited

Unlicensed Financial Products: Securities, bonds, derivatives, or investment contracts offered without authorisation from the FCA, SEC, or equivalent national financial regulator.
Pyramid & Ponzi Schemes: Any product, service, or “investment opportunity” that constitutes a pyramid or Ponzi structure under applicable law.
Counterfeit Currency: Reproduction or imitation of any national currency, bearer instrument, or monetary instrument.
Money Laundering Vehicles: Products or services structured to facilitate money laundering, terrorist financing, or tax evasion.
Unregistered Cryptocurrency Exchange Services: Crypto-to-fiat exchange services not registered with the relevant AML/CFT authority (FCA in UK, FinCEN in US, etc.).

Conditionally Permitted

PIP-10-C1

Bullion & Precious Metals

Physical gold, silver, platinum. Seller must hold dealer licence and comply with AML requirements.

Conditional

PIP-10-C2

Digital Assets / NFTs

Utility NFTs and digital collectibles permitted. Securities-like NFTs require regulatory review. Contact compliance.

Conditional

PIP-10-C3

Invoice Financing

B2B invoice discounting and trade finance. Provider must be FCA/equivalent authorised.

Conditional

PIP-11

Dual-Use Goods & Export Controls

Conditional

Dual-use goods have both civilian and potential military applications. The EU Dual-Use Regulation (2021/821), UK Export Control Order 2008, US EAR (Export Administration Regulations), and equivalent national frameworks apply to all cross-border transactions on XB2BX.

Dual-Use Categories Requiring Pre-Approval

PIP-11-A

Advanced Electronics

High-performance semiconductors, signal jamming equipment, certain radar components, encryption hardware

Licence required

PIP-11-B

Surveillance Technology

Intrusion software, IMSI catchers, facial recognition in certain contexts, and tools for mass surveillance

Licence required

PIP-11-C

Industrial Chemicals

Certain industrial chemicals that appear on the Australia Group control list or CWC Schedule 2/3

Licence required

PIP-11-D

Aerospace Components

Propulsion systems, guidance components, and aerospace materials listed under USML or CCL

Licence required

PIP-11-E

Nuclear Materials

Isotopes, reactors components, and materials listed under NSG (Nuclear Suppliers Group) Guidelines

Licence required

PIP-11-F

Drones & UAVs

Professional/commercial drones above 250g. EASA/CAA registration required. Export may require additional licences.

Conditional

To apply for dual-use goods approval on XB2BX, submit an Export Licence Application and all supporting government-issued licences to dualuse@xb2bx.com. Review takes 5–10 business days. Listings may not go live until written approval is received.

PIP-12

Regulated Digital Goods & Cybersecurity Tools

Conditional

Absolutely Prohibited Digital Items

Malware & Exploit Kits: Ransomware, trojans, worms, keyloggers, rootkits, and any software designed to compromise systems without authorisation.
Hacking-as-a-Service: Services offering unauthorised access to third-party systems, DDoS-for-hire, credential stuffing tools, or botnet access.
Deepfake & Synthetic Fraud Tools: AI tools specifically designed to create fraudulent identity documents, impersonation content, or non-consensual intimate imagery.
Stolen Data & Credentials: Databases of stolen personal data, leaked credentials, payment card data, or account access credentials.
Spam & Phishing Infrastructure: Email lists acquired without consent, phishing kits, spoofing tools, or bulk messaging services for unsolicited marketing.

Conditionally Permitted — Cybersecurity Tools

Legitimate penetration testing software, vulnerability scanners, network auditing tools, and cybersecurity research tools may be listed by verified cybersecurity professionals and organisations. Sellers must: (i) be registered cybersecurity businesses; (ii) include clear end-use restrictions; (iii) implement purchaser verification. Contact cybersec@xb2bx.com for pre-authorisation.

PIP-13

Food, Agriculture, Alcohol & Regulated Consumables

Conditional

Food and agricultural products are among the most heavily regulated categories on the Platform due to the complexity of phytosanitary, food safety, labelling, and import certification requirements across 180+ jurisdictions.

Requirements by Sub-Category

PIP-13-A

Packaged Food

FDA/FSA food business registration, ingredient compliance, accurate nutritional labelling per destination jurisdiction

Licensed

PIP-13-B

Fresh Produce

Phytosanitary certificate, USDA/EU plant health certification, and country-specific import permits required

Licensed

PIP-13-C

Alcohol & Spirits

Alcohol trading licence, age-restricted sale compliance, country-of-origin certification. B2B wholesale only in many jurisdictions.

Pre-approval

PIP-13-D

Tobacco & Nicotine

Tobacco retail licence, health warning compliance, strict age verification, no cross-border sales to heavily regulated markets without licence

Pre-approval

PIP-13-E

Agricultural Chemicals

Pesticide, herbicide, and fertiliser registrations required. EU biocide regulation, EPA compliance mandatory.

Pre-approval

PIP-13-F

Seeds & Plant Material

Phytosanitary certificate, invasive species check, CITES documentation for protected plant species

Licensed

PIP-14

Enforcement, Consequences & Appeals

Enforcement

Detection Methods

Automated Scanning: AI-powered listing analysis, keyword detection, image recognition, and metadata screening run continuously against all active listings and new submissions.
Sanctions Screening: Real-time API integration with OFAC, OFSI, UN, and EU sanctions databases applied at registration, listing, and transaction level.
Buyer & Community Reporting: Any platform user may report suspected violations via report@xb2bx.com or the in-platform report function. All reports are triaged within 24 hours.
Regulatory Cooperation: XB2BX works proactively with Customs authorities, national law enforcement, and international bodies including INTERPOL, EUROPOL, and WCO.
Human Review: Specialist compliance analysts review flagged listings, high-risk categories, and escalated cases as part of a tiered review process.

Enforcement Actions

Violation Tier	Immediate Action	Secondary Action	Account Impact
Category 1 — Absolute	Listing removed + account suspended	Law enforcement referral + fund freeze	Permanent ban — no appeal
Category 2 — Restricted	Listing removed + seller notified	Documentation review — 14 day window	Suspension if unresolved
Category 3 — Conditional	Listing held — not published	7 days to provide documentation	Removed if not complied
Repeat Violations	Immediate suspension	Escalated review panel	Permanent ban considered
Financial Crime	Account freeze + law enforcement	Full fund forfeiture	Permanent ban + civil action

Appeals Process

For Category 2 and Category 3 enforcement actions, affected users may submit a formal appeal within the timeframes specified above. Appeals must be submitted to appeals@xb2bx.com with: (i) account details and listing reference; (ii) clear grounds for appeal; (iii) all supporting documentation including licences, certificates, and regulatory approvals.

Appeals are reviewed by a senior compliance officer not involved in the original enforcement decision. Written determination is provided within 10 business days. XB2BX’s appeal determination is final for Category 2 actions. Category 3 determinations may be further escalated to the LCIA arbitration process under the applicable Seller or Buyer Agreement.

Compliance Contacts

Compliance Team

compliance@xb2bx.com

Licence verification & pre-approval

Report a Violation

report@xb2bx.com

Monitored 24 / 7

IP Takedowns

ip@xb2bx.com

DMCA / DSA notices

Appeals

appeals@xb2bx.com

Category 2 & 3 only

Dual-Use Approvals

dualuse@xb2bx.com

Export licence review

Legal Notices

legal@xb2bx.com

Formal legal correspondence

XB2BX Prohibited Items Policy

This Policy forms an integral, binding component of the XB2BX Global Seller Agreement and Global Buyer Agreement. All platform users are bound by its provisions from the moment of registration. XB2BX reserves the right to update this Policy at any time in response to changes in international law, sanctions, and regulatory requirements. Users will be notified of material changes with 30 days’ notice where operationally practicable.

Document: PIP-XB2BX-2025-v1.0 · Effective 1 January 2025 · Reviewed Quarterly

XB2BX

Governing Law

England & Wales

Review Cycle

Quarterly

Enforcement

Immediate / Automatic

Prohibited Items

Policy Overview & Scope

Narcotics, Drugs & Psychoactive Substances

Weapons, Firearms & Munitions

Human Exploitation & Trafficking

Child Safety & Exploitation Material

Counterfeit, Pirated & Stolen Goods

Sanctioned Goods, Persons & Jurisdictions

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Wildlife, Protected Species & CITES

Hazardous Materials & Dangerous Goods

Financial Instruments & Currency

Dual-Use Goods & Export Controls

Regulated Digital Goods & Cybersecurity Tools

Food, Agriculture, Alcohol & Regulated Consumables

Enforcement, Consequences & Appeals

XB2BX Prohibited Items Policy

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