You may not use the Shopify Services to sell counterfeit goods or goods that infringe on the intellectual property rights of others, including trademark, copyright, or patent rights.
Brand owners and licensees operating on Shopify who list products without verifying IP clearance — particularly in fashion, electronics, and media — risk both account termination by Shopify and independent IP infringement liability from rights holders.
Shopify's AUP primarily affects merchants who use the platform to run their businesses, as it defines the full scope of what can and cannot be sold — with violations potentially resulting in immediate store termination and loss of access to funds held in Shopify Payments. Consumers shopping on Shopify-powered stores benefit indirectly from these rules, which prohibit counterfeit goods, fraudulent schemes, and dangerous unregulated products. You can review the full list of prohibited and restricted product categories at shopify.com/legal/aup before building your store to ensure compliance.