Advertiser Standards

Posting Guidelines

These guidelines explain what advertisers should and should not publish on My Classifieds. Following them helps keep listings useful, consistent, safer to browse and easier to moderate.

Last updated: 22 August 2026 Applies to all submitted listings 18+ advertisers only

1. Before You Post

You should only submit a listing if you are legally entitled to publish the information, images and contact details contained in it. You must be at least 18 years old and capable of accepting the platform Terms & Conditions.

  • Use an account and email address you control.
  • Use only content you own or have permission to publish.
  • Make sure your listing is placed in the correct category and location.
  • Do not publish private information belonging to another person without permission.
  • Review the listing carefully before submitting it for moderation.

2. Listing Titles

Titles should clearly describe the listing and help visitors understand what the page is about. Avoid excessive capitalization, repeated keywords or misleading claims.

Good approach:
Use a concise, descriptive title that reflects the actual listing and city.
Avoid:
Keyword stuffing, repeated city names, fake urgency, phone numbers inside the title, or claims such as “100% verified” unless the platform has actually granted that status.

3. Description Quality

Descriptions should be written for real visitors, not only for search engines. They should explain the listing clearly and should not be copied across many ads with only the city name changed.

  • Write original and useful information.
  • Keep important details readable and logically organized.
  • Use headings, lists and emoji in moderation where they improve readability.
  • Do not insert unrelated keywords or hidden text.
  • Do not copy another advertiser's description without permission.
Mass-produced or near-identical listings may be treated as spam and may be rejected, limited or removed.

4. City and Local Area Accuracy

Select the city where the listing genuinely belongs. If a local area is available in the posting form, choose it only when it accurately represents the listing.

  • Do not select unrelated cities merely to gain additional visibility.
  • Do not create multiple copies of the same ad for nearby areas without a genuine reason.
  • Use the local-area field only when it adds accurate location context.
  • Keep address or landmark notes general enough to protect unnecessary personal privacy.

5. Image Rules

Images are an important part of a listing. You must have the right to use every image you upload.

  • Do not upload photographs of minors.
  • Do not upload stolen, scraped or impersonation images.
  • Do not upload private or intimate content without lawful permission.
  • Do not use images containing someone else's confidential information.
  • Do not upload malware, fake image files or corrupted content.

Uploaded images may be resized, compressed, converted to WebP and watermarked for performance, consistency and platform branding.

6. Phone, WhatsApp, Telegram and Email

Contact details should be accurate and should belong to you or be used with permission. Do not publish another person's number without authorization.

  • Phone and WhatsApp numbers should be complete and reachable.
  • Telegram is optional where supported.
  • Do not use misleading contact identities.
  • Do not ask users to send passwords, OTPs or banking credentials.

The platform may use contact-manager rules, rotation or advertiser-specific configuration that changes which contact buttons are shown publicly.

7. Services, Attributes and Optional Fields

Fields such as age, price, services, highlights, tags and local area should be used accurately. Optional fields are not an invitation to add unrelated keywords.

  • Age information must not indicate a person under 18.
  • Pricing should not be deliberately deceptive.
  • Services and highlights should describe the actual listing.
  • Tags should remain relevant and should not be used for keyword stuffing.

8. Duplicate and Repetitive Listings

Repeated copies of the same listing reduce platform quality. Duplicate ads may be merged, rejected or removed.

  • Do not publish the same title and description repeatedly.
  • Do not create multiple accounts to bypass moderation limits.
  • Do not slightly modify wording only to create another copy of the same ad.
  • Where a listing genuinely operates in multiple locations, content should accurately reflect each location.

9. Strictly Prohibited Content

The following content or conduct is not allowed:

  • Any content involving a person under 18 years of age.
  • Human trafficking, coercion, forced activity or exploitation.
  • Non-consensual sexual content or revenge content.
  • Threats, harassment, blackmail, extortion or doxxing.
  • Impersonation, stolen identities or fabricated verification.
  • Malware, phishing or credential-stealing links.
  • Content that violates applicable law or another person's rights.
Serious violations may lead to immediate removal and account restriction. Information may also be preserved or disclosed where required by valid legal process or applicable law.

10. Misleading Claims and Fake Trust Signals

Advertisers should not create a false impression of identity, verification, popularity or official endorsement.

  • Do not claim to be verified unless the platform has assigned that status.
  • Do not create fake reviews or testimonials.
  • Do not use fake scarcity or fake availability claims.
  • Do not use logos or badges in a way that suggests a partnership that does not exist.

11. Moderation and Approval

New listings may be placed in pending status and reviewed before publication. Moderation may consider content quality, prohibited material, duplicate submissions, image rights, suspicious contact information and other platform standards.

Approval does not mean that every claim in a listing has been independently verified. It means only that the listing was permitted to appear under the platform's moderation process at that time.

12. Editing a Published Listing

Significant edits to an approved listing may move the advertisement back to pending status so it can be reviewed again.

Changes to title, description, images, city, category, local area or important contact information may trigger re-review.

13. Reports and Complaints

Visitors can report listings that appear misleading, fraudulent, unsafe, abusive or unlawful. Reports should contain enough information for the moderation team to identify the listing and understand the concern.

Submitting a report does not automatically remove a listing. Reports may be reviewed, compared with available records and acted upon where appropriate.

14. Final Posting Checklist

Identity I am 18+ and authorized to submit this listing.
Location My city and local area are accurate.
Content My title and description are original and relevant.
Images I have permission to use every uploaded image.
Contact The contact information is accurate and authorized.
Rules The listing does not contain prohibited content.
If all of the above is accurate, submit the listing for review. You remain responsible for keeping the listing accurate after publication.
Better listings create a more useful platform. Clear titles, original descriptions, accurate locations and authorized images help reduce spam, moderation delays and user complaints.