Counterfeit Policy

Last updated: 2025-12-01

Counterfeit items are not allowed on Tise. This includes any item that's designed to mislead buyers into believing the item purchased is authentic or genuine.

What is the policy?

Counterfeit items, such as certain unauthorised copies or replicas can reduce marketplace trust and infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. The term "dupe" in conjunction with a brand name is also not allowed and can allude to the item being a copy of a protected item. You may list an item only if you are certain it is genuine and complies with this policy and the Intellectual Property policy.

What are counterfeit items?

Counterfeit items are goods that mislead buyers into believing they are genuine, authorised, or compliant when they are not. They include items that misuse intellectual property, including trademarks (such as brand names and logos,) copyright, protected designs or trade dress to create the impression the item was made by or authorised by a brand. These items are fraudulent and can misrepresent their nature by making false claims about composition, purity, origin, grading, or safety or regulatory compliance. Counterfeit items aren't allowed on Tise.

Counterfeit items are not allowed on Tise. Examples include:

• A watch bearing a trademark, although the watch does not originate from the trademark owner
• A perfume with packaging that is labelled with a trademark, although either the perfume, or the packaging or both do not originate from the trademark owner
• An electronic device (for example, smartphone, headphones, charger or charging cable) offered under a trademark, although the device does not originate from the trademark owner
• A kitchen appliance that copies a protected design without originating from the owner of the design
• A computer program that is advertised under a trademark, although it does not originate from the owner of this trademark
• A jersey depicting the brand of a football club without authorisation
• Bullion described as "999 fine" that is plated/clad or "German silver," or listings missing accurate purity, weight, brand/mint/refiner and clear photos
• Products that claim CE/UKCA compliance or display CE/UKCA marks that are fake/invalid or used without the required EU/NI economic operator details.
• Counterfeit postage (e.g., fake "Forever" stamps) sold as valid postage as well as the equipment to make them.
• Forged overprints or cancellations listed as genuine issues.

Category specific exceptions:

• Altered or repaired stamps (e.g., reperf/regum/repairs/cleaning) are allowed only with prominent disclosure and clear front/back photos.
• Reference forgeries (for study) and CTO/remainders are okay if clearly labeled and not presented as valid postage or genuine scarce varieties.

What are unauthorised copies?

Unauthorised copies are duplicates of protected works made or shared without the rights owner's permission. This includes bootleg recordings or rips, scans or reprints of images, posters, trading cards or stamps, burned discs or copied license keys, preloaded USB or SD media, and merchandise that uses someone else's art or logos without a license.

Unauthorised copies are not allowed on Tise. Examples include:

• Unauthorised recordings of concerts, live shows, movies, television or radio shows
• Self-made copies of films, music or software
• Reprints of photographs or artworks, for example, on T-shirts, mugs or posters
• Unauthorised reprints for example(e.g., of trading cards or stamps)
• Copies of autographs or autographs accompanied by COAs/LOAs from issuers not accepted by Tise

What are unauthorised replicas?

Unauthorised replicas are fraudulent items that are not authentic and can't be listed on Tise.

Unauthorised replicas are not allowed on Tise. Examples include:

• Unauthorised replica postage stamps
• Unauthorised replica paper currency
• Replica unbranded plated or clad bullions which do not feature a trade name on the bar itself
• Replica coins

Category specific exceptions:

• Replica paper currency is only allowed in limited quantities and photos of the actual item are required. Notes may only be one-sided, sized at less than 75% or more than 150% of the original, and "replica" must be stated in the title and description.
• Bullion must state mint/refiner, weight and fineness. Provide clear photos of both sides and the assay/COA if present.
• Replica stamps require the listing's title, description and photos to clearly state or show that the item is a replica. Additionally the stamps must be permanently marked (e.g., "FACSIMILE").
• Stamp reproductions/facsimiles must be permanently marked (e.g., "FACSIMILE") and disclosed in the title and description.

What are dupes?

"Dupe" is a common slang term often used to market counterfeit items. While "dupe" itself isn't a banned word, it's forbidden in listings that mislead buyers into thinking a good is genuine and related to a specific brand.

Infringing dupes are not allowed on Tise: Examples include:

• Listings marketed as "dupe" or "inspired-by [Brand]" that use a brand's name, logo or protected design elements to suggest affiliation or authorization

Why does Tise have this policy?

This policy helps ensure that Tise users find authentic items that meet their expectations, that they can trust our marketplace and that they comply with the law. This policy also prevents the sale of illegal items, especially those that infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.

Activity on Tise is required to follow this policy, the Tise User Terms of Service and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn't, Tise may take action consistent with applicable laws and the Tise User Terms of Service, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.