Why your listing was removed, and what to do
Find the reason in the platform's email, then follow the matching guide. Each one covers what the notice means, the evidence that helps, and how to respond.
Etsy
Etsy removed my listing for “Creativity Standards” — what to do next
Why genuine makers get listings removed under Etsy's Creativity Standards when factories copy their photos, and the exact steps to take in the first 48 hours.
How to write an Etsy appeal that reviewers can act on
A practical structure for appealing an Etsy listing removal: quote the notice, explain how you make the item, list dated evidence, and make one clear request.
Intellectual property report
What an Etsy IP takedown means, when a counter notice is the right response, when to ask the reporter to retract, and how to protect your shop from repeat strikes.
Resold / not handmade
Why Etsy flags genuine handmade items as resold or mass-produced, how production partners and the “made by” category work, and how to show the item is yours.
Prohibited items policy
Which words and categories trigger Etsy's prohibited items policy for handmade sellers, how to fix the listing, and when an appeal makes sense.
Shop suspended
The common reasons Etsy suspends handmade shops, what to check first, how to respond, and why opening a second shop makes things worse.