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This restriction establishes a categorical content boundary for the platform's merchant ecosystem. It defines prohibited commercial activities and reserves Shopify's discretion to grant exceptions through explicit authorization.
Merchants operating on Shopify are required to refrain from offering sexually explicit content or products, with limited exceptions. Merchants seeking to offer adult-oriented goods or services must obtain explicit prior approval from Shopify to operate lawfully under the acceptable use policy.
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"The following activities are prohibited: Selling, promoting, or distributing sexually explicit content, including pornographic materials, adult entertainment services, or explicit sexual products, except where explicitly permitted by Shopify.— Excerpt from Shopify's Shopify Acceptable Use Policy
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This restriction establishes a categorical content boundary for the platform's merchant ecosystem. It defines prohibited commercial activities and reserves Shopify's discretion to grant exceptions through explicit authorization.
Merchants operating on Shopify are required to refrain from offering sexually explicit content or products, with limited exceptions. Merchants seeking to offer adult-oriented goods or services must obtain explicit prior approval from Shopify to operate lawfully under the acceptable use policy.
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