Poshmark's platform is restricted to users aged 18 and over, and anyone under 18 is prohibited from creating an account or using the service.
This analysis describes what Poshmark's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
Parents should be aware that minors are not permitted to use Poshmark, and any account opened by a minor violates the terms and may be terminated.
The updated Seller Policy establishes explicit requirements for how sellers must describe items, price products, and fulfill orders on Poshmark. Sellers are now required to provide accurate descriptions with original photos, truthfully represent item condition, respond promptly to buyer questions, avoid excessive listing removal and reposting, and ship items immediately after a sale is confirmed. The policy states that violations may result in account restrictions or termination at Poshmark's sole discretion. Sellers should review the full policy to understand all obligations.
View change record →The updated policy establishes specific conditions that sellers must meet when listing certain product categories. For cosmetics and personal care items, the terms now require items to be new, factory-sealed, alcohol-free, and unswaped, with aerosols and nail polish subject to shipping restrictions or prohibition. For electronics, sellers must reset devices to factory settings and sign out of personal accounts. For mystery boxes, sellers must disclose key details and provide accurate value assessments. Non-compliance may result in account suspension, payment withholding, or item destruction, which Poshmark reserves the right to execute at its sole discretion. You can report suspected policy violations directly through Poshmark's platform.
View change record →Poshmark's Terms of Service underwent a substantial update on April 19, 2026, with 249 new sentences and 3 modified sentences. The specific operational changes created by these additions cannot be determined from the detection summary alone. All users should review the updated terms at Poshmark's website to identify any new policies, requirements, restrictions, or disclosures that affect their use of the platform.
View change record →Removal of explicit age restriction language may weaken enforcement against underage users and obscure service limitations for minors.
View full change record →Adds explicit age restriction requirement beyond COPPA compliance, protecting Poshmark from liability for minor users accessing the platform.
View full change record →Minors who access Poshmark do so in violation of the terms, meaning their accounts may be closed at any time and any transactions they conduct may be voided, potentially leaving them without recourse.
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"The Services are intended solely for persons who are 18 or older. Any access to or use of the Services by anyone under 18 is expressly prohibited. By accessing or using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older.Excerpt from Poshmark's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The age restriction provision engages COPPA, which imposes requirements on platforms that collect personal information from children under 13.
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Parents should be aware that minors are not permitted to use Poshmark, and any account opened by a minor violates the terms and may be terminated.
Minors who access Poshmark do so in violation of the terms, meaning their accounts may be closed at any time and any transactions they conduct may be voided, potentially leaving them without recourse.
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