You may not use the Shopify Services to sell illegal drugs or controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, or products that make claims to treat, cure, or prevent a medical condition without regulatory approval.
This provision captures a wide range of products beyond obvious drug paraphernalia — including herbal supplements, CBD products, and wellness items that make health claims — putting merchants at risk if their marketing language implies treatment of a medical condition without FDA approval.
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.