What’s not allowed on Whop
1. Illegal Products and Services
You may not use Whop to sell or offer any products or services that violate any applicable laws, including but not limited to laws regarding sanctions, money laundering, and terrorist financing. Sellers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, state, national, and international laws. If you’re unsure which laws apply to you, consider seeking advice from a qualified professional.2. Prohibited Products and Services
Prohibited products and services cannot be sold or offered on Whop, regardless of how they are listed. The following products and services are prohibited on Whop:- Adult content, products and services — Pornographic or sexually explicit material depicting real sexual acts, or services intended primarily for adult sexual gratification.
- Alcohol and Tobacco Products — Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vaping devices, and nicotine products.
- Cannabis and Marijuana Products — Cannabis, marijuana, cannabis-derived products, THC products, and related paraphernalia.
- Controlled Substances, Pharmaceuticals, and Nutraceuticals — Prescription medications, controlled substances, or unregulated health supplements, defined as any supplement lacking FDA approval or marketed with unsubstantiated therapeutic or health claims. This includes products promoted as cures, treatments, or disease-prevention remedies without substantiated evidence or regulatory authorization.
- Debt and Lending Services — Credit repair, loan modification, debt relief, personal-loan brokering, or other forms of consumer lending that require state or federal licensing. Proprietary trading firms (“prop firms”) are also prohibited on Whop.
- Fireworks — Pyrotechnic devices and explosive entertainment products.
- Fraudulent government documents or services — Impersonation of government agencies or the offering of forged, altered, or unauthorized government documents, credentials, or services.
- Gambling — Betting platforms, wagering operations, lotteries, or other gambling activities that violate state or federal law. Excludes information, analysis, picks, or other advisory services related to gambling or sports betting.
- Hate content or violent content — Material that promotes hatred or discrimination against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics, or that glorifies or incites real-world violence.
- Human parts — Organs, tissue, blood, bodily fluids, or other biological materials.
- Identity services — Identification documents, credentials, or other forms of government-issued or personal identification that are created, sold, or altered without authorization.
- Infringing or Counterfeit Goods — Unauthorized copies, counterfeit goods, or any product that violates intellectual property rights, including trademark, patent, or copyright infringement.
- Pirated Content and Unauthorized Streaming — Pirated digital content, illegal streaming platforms, or unauthorized access to IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services or content streams. This prohibition covers promoting, selling, or facilitating piracy or the distribution of copyrighted material without authorization.
- Legal services — Professional legal advice, representation, or attorney services.
- “Lifetime access” offers — Any business advertising or promising “lifetime” access to an offer is prohibited. You must clearly disclose the “access” period for your offer.
- Non-fiat currencies and digital assets — Selling cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and other digital or alternative currencies. Educational or informational content about such assets may be permitted if it does not involve direct sale, exchange, or investment solicitation.
- Pyramid Schemes and Multi-Level Marketing — You may not use our services for pyramid schemes (illegal under FTC rules) or multi-level marketing (MLM) programs where most earnings come from recruiting others rather than selling products to real customers outside your network.
- Ticket Reselling — Tickets acquired through bots or automated systems, or resold in violation of applicable laws.
- Timeshare services — Vacation property ownership programs or resale services involving timeshares or fractional real estate interests.
- Unregistered Financial Services — Investment products, asset management, or financial instruments offered without proper federal, state, or equivalent regulatory registration and licensing.
- Weapons or explosives — Firearms, ammunition, bombs, or any materials intended for combat use, including instructions for manufacturing or modifying weapons or explosives.
- Wildlife — Protected animals, endangered species, or products derived from illegal wildlife trade.
3. Restricted Products and Services
Certain products and services may be permitted on Whop or Whop Payments with prior approval. Sellers seeking to offer restricted categories must demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, obtain necessary licenses or certifications, and meet our operational and compliance standards. To request approval for a potentially restricted category, contact Whop Support with documentation of your legal compliance and licensing. All restricted categories are subject to our review process and must comply with applicable laws, our Terms of Service, and Financial Partner requirements.Earnings claims
If your content makes any reference — direct or implied — to potential income, you must ensure those claims are accurate, substantiated, and not misleading. Testimonials must reflect realistic outcomes, and any atypical results must be clearly disclosed. All earnings claims must comply with FTC guidelines.Broader compliance obligations
All merchants on Whop must also comply with broader legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection laws (GDPR and CCPA), PCI compliance standards, and suspicious activity reporting obligations under the FTC and applicable money services regulations.How we monitor the platform
Whop uses a combination of automated content moderation tools and a dedicated trust and safety team to monitor all activity on the platform — including store pages, chats, DMs, forum posts, media, and livestreams. The community also plays an active role in flagging violations. All merchants are reviewed at key milestones: account creation, marketplace listing, first payment, first payout, and at recurring revenue thresholds. If something looks off, we investigate — and if a merchant cannot prove what they are selling, payouts are frozen until they do.What happens if you violate our policies
Correctable violations
If you have made a mistake that can be fixed, we will reach out. The account owner will receive a notification via email and Whop DM explaining the violation and how to correct it. Common examples include:- Using a company’s logo or intellectual property without authorization
- Marketing materials that make unrealistic income promises
- Selling a product that partially falls into a restricted category (e.g., running a fitness offer but selling peptides — the fitness offer is fine, the peptides are not)
Non-correctable violations
If you are found to be lying about what you are selling, selling prohibited products or services, or committing serious violations, the consequences are immediate and final:- Your business will be permanently terminated
- All associated accounts will be suspended
- You will be added to a platform blacklist
- We reserve the right to withhold, reverse, and/or refund all funds