Electronic Equipment Policy
Overview
SafetyKit's Electronic Equipment Policy is an out-of-the-box moderation policy designed for online marketplaces. It defines which electronic devices are prohibited or restricted due to regulatory, safety, privacy, and compliance risks.
Marketplaces can enable this policy immediately to begin moderating listings involving electronic equipment — without drafting custom rules or monitoring regulatory changes themselves.
What This Policy Covers
This policy applies to electronic devices that:
Transmit or receive signals
Record audio, video, or data
Interfere with communications
Subject to government regulations
Why Marketplaces Need This
Electronic equipment is one of the highest-risk product categories for online marketplaces. Non-compliant listings can expose platforms to:
FCC & Communications Law Violations
Unauthorized transmitters and signal devices can result in significant federal penalties.
Privacy & Surveillance Risks
Hidden cameras and covert recording devices enable unlawful surveillance.
Sales of Banned Devices
Signal jammers, radar detectors, and restricted equipment are prohibited by federal law.
Regulatory Enforcement & Fines
Non-compliance can result in enforcement actions and substantial penalties.
Prohibited Electronic Equipment
SafetyKit automatically flags and removes listings that fall into these prohibited categories:
Signal & Communication Jammers
- Signal jammers, GPS blockers, radar jammers, and similar interference devices
- Electronics prohibited by government agencies
- Devices not authorized or certified by the FCC
- Products listed on government-maintained restricted equipment lists
Covert Surveillance Devices
- Cameras or recording devices marketed for recording individuals without their knowledge
- Hidden or disguised cameras embedded in everyday objects (household fixtures, toys, clocks, chargers, outlets)
Non-Compliant Radio Equipment
- CB amplifiers or radio equipment capable of operating outside permitted frequencies
- High-frequency transceivers or transmitters without proper authorization
- Communication devices designed to bypass licensing requirements
Energy Non-Compliant Electronics
- Appliances that do not meet applicable energy-efficiency standards
- Lighting products that fail to meet Department of Energy regulations
- Devices claiming to reduce electricity usage without verified approval
Infrastructure Control Devices
- Traffic signal or traffic-control manipulation devices
- Electronics intended to interfere with public infrastructure or emergency systems
Regulatory Compliance
SafetyKit's Electronic Equipment Policy aligns with applicable regulatory frameworks, including:
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorization requirements
- Privacy and surveillance laws governing recording devices
- Energy efficiency and environmental standards
- Product safety and certification requirements
The policy is continuously maintained to reflect changes in regulations and enforcement priorities, reducing compliance burden for marketplaces.
Enforcement with SafetyKit
When enabled, this policy is enforced automatically by SafetyKit's moderation systems.
Analyze Listings
Scans listing text and images for prohibited electronic equipment.
Identify Risks
Detects regulatory and compliance risks in real time.
Take Action
Flags, blocks, or routes listings based on policy rules.
Explain Decisions
Provides clear policy-based explanations for each decision.
Marketplaces maintain full control over enforcement actions while SafetyKit handles detection, classification, and risk identification at scale.
Ready to Deploy
This Electronic Equipment Policy is available out of the box for SafetyKit customers. Enable electronic equipment moderation immediately and start enforcing regulatory-aligned rules on day one.
