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This provision defines the scope of permissible commerce on the platform by establishing categorical restrictions. It operationalizes Shopify's liability management and regulatory compliance requirements by delineating activities the platform does not facilitate.
Merchants operating on Shopify must ensure their product offerings and data handling practices comply with these restrictions. Violation of these prohibited categories subjects the merchant account to potential suspension or termination under the platform's enforcement mechanisms.
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This provision defines the scope of permissible commerce on the platform by establishing categorical restrictions. It operationalizes Shopify's liability management and regulatory compliance requirements by delineating activities the platform does not facilitate.
Merchants operating on Shopify must ensure their product offerings and data handling practices comply with these restrictions. Violation of these prohibited categories subjects the merchant account to potential suspension or termination under the platform's enforcement mechanisms.
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