Seller control
Buyer requests are opt-in. Sellers can decline, block or report without explaining why.
Marketplace standards
Clear boundaries.
More control.
Velvet Market is a UK marketplace for approved pre-owned goods. These standards apply to profiles, listings, imagery and buyer requests.
Non-explicit by design
Nudity, sexual content, sexual services and off-platform contact are not permitted.
Moderated before publication
Public profiles, images and listings are checked against these standards before publication.
Approved categories
Garments
- Intimate apparel
- Lingerie and hosiery
- Sleepwear and loungewear
- Swimwear
- Activewear and everyday clothing
Accessories
- Footwear
- Jewellery, scarves, gloves, bags and styling pieces
- Curated bundles made only from approved categories
Seller Discretionary Add-ons
Manual approval only. Limited non-fluid personal items, such as clean cut hair or nail clippings, may be considered discreetly.
Discretionary Add-on rules
Approval is never guaranteed. Each item must be legally saleable, safely packaged, accepted by the payment provider and permitted by the delivery service.
May be considered
Limited, non-fluid, non-hazardous personal items described accurately and packaged safely.
Never allowed
Bodily fluids, stains, waste, medical or hygiene waste, dangerous materials, anything involving under-18s, sexual content or services, or anything illegal or restricted by a provider.
Manual review
We may decline any discretionary item where the description, hygiene, shipping or payment risk is unclear.
Image standards
Allowed
Clear, honest, product-focused photos of the item, garment, packaging, non-explicit styled flat lays, or a clothed seller or brand image.
Not allowed
Nudity; visible genitals or nipples; sexual acts; sexually explicit posing, wording or props; bodily fluids, stains or waste; or anyone who appears under 18.
Privacy and accuracy
No contact details, social-media handles, payment details, external links, misleading edits or images a seller does not have permission to use.
Images remain part of a draft until they are approved for publication. Sellers may replace or remove draft images at any time.
Buyer-request boundaries
Requests are not orders. A seller chooses whether to receive them and remains in control throughout.
Allowed details
Approved category, size, colour, style, budget, preferred dispatch window, or a straightforward request for an approved garment or bundle.
Never allowed
Requests for explicit content, private content, meetings, escorting, sexual services, bodily fluids, wear scenarios, sexualised instructions, explicit customisation or personal information.
Respectful contact only
No pressure, repeated contact, threats, personal contact details, external payment or off-platform communication. Sellers may decline, ignore, block or report.