Prohibited Items Policy

ShareGarage Prohibited Items Policy

Last Updated: October 2026

ShareGarage is a peer-to-peer marketplace for renting everyday items between users. To promote safety, comply with applicable law, and reduce risks to users and the platform, certain items may not be listed, requested, rented, or otherwise transacted through ShareGarage.

By using ShareGarage, you agree to comply with this Prohibited Items Policy.

1. Firearms, Weapons and Ammunition

ShareGarage does not permit listings for:

  • firearms;

  • ammunition;

  • firearm components intended to create or materially modify a firearm;

  • explosives;

  • destructive devices;

  • weaponized devices; or

  • other weapons that ShareGarage determines present an unacceptable safety or legal risk.

2. Fireworks and Explosives

The following are prohibited:

  • fireworks;

  • explosives;

  • explosive materials;

  • detonators;

  • blasting equipment or materials; and

  • homemade explosive or incendiary devices.

3. Drugs and Controlled Substances

Users may not list:

  • illegal drugs;

  • controlled substances;

  • drug paraphernalia intended for illegal use;

  • prescription medications; or

  • other substances whose rental or distribution would violate applicable law.

4. Alcohol and Tobacco/Nicotine Products

ShareGarage currently does not permit rentals or transactions involving:

  • alcoholic beverages;

  • cigarettes;

  • tobacco products;

  • vaping products; or

  • nicotine products.

5. Fuels, Propane and Highly Flammable Materials

Users may not list fuels or hazardous flammable substances, including:

  • gasoline;

  • diesel fuel;

  • propane tanks or cylinders;

  • other combustible fuels; and

  • highly flammable chemicals or materials.

An otherwise permitted item that normally uses fuel may be allowed, subject to ShareGarage rules, provided prohibited fuel itself is not included as part of the rental.

6. Hazardous Chemicals and Materials

Users may not list:

  • toxic chemicals;

  • hazardous pesticides;

  • corrosive substances;

  • dangerous industrial chemicals;

  • radioactive materials;

  • regulated hazardous materials; or

  • other substances that present an unreasonable health, environmental, transportation, or safety risk.

7. Biohazards and Contaminated Items

Items presenting a known biological or contamination hazard are prohibited, including items known to be contaminated with:

  • blood or bodily fluids;

  • mold presenting a health or contamination concern;

  • bed bugs;

  • fleas or other significant pest infestations;

  • infectious materials; or

  • other biological hazards.

8. Live Animals

Animals, pets, livestock, and other living creatures may not be listed for rental through ShareGarage.

9. Food and Perishable Goods

ShareGarage does not permit the rental or distribution of perishable food or other consumable products through marketplace listings.

Reusable equipment associated with food preparation or events may be permitted when otherwise compliant with ShareGarage policies.

10. Stolen or Unlawfully Obtained Property

Users may not list any item that:

  • is stolen;

  • is suspected to be stolen;

  • was obtained through fraud;

  • the user does not have authority to rent; or

  • otherwise constitutes unlawfully obtained property.

Owners must have the legal right to rent every item they list.

11. Counterfeit and Infringing Items

Users may not list counterfeit, pirated, unauthorized replica, or otherwise unlawful goods.

Listings may not violate another person's intellectual-property rights.

12. Sexually Explicit or Illegal Items

ShareGarage does not permit:

  • pornographic or sexually explicit materials;

  • items whose primary purpose is sexual activity;

  • illegal sexual content; or

  • items associated with unlawful sexual activity.

13. Illegal or Regulated Items

Any item whose possession, rental, transportation, transfer, or use through ShareGarage would violate applicable federal, state, or local law is prohibited.

An item is not automatically permitted merely because it is not specifically named in this Policy.

14. Unsafe or Defective Items

Owners may not knowingly list an item that:

  • is materially defective;

  • has been recalled and may not lawfully or safely be provided;

  • is missing safety equipment necessary for its intended operation;

  • has been dangerously modified;

  • is known to be unsafe for its intended use; or

  • presents an unreasonable risk of injury or property damage.

Owners are responsible for inspecting and maintaining their own items.

ShareGarage's publication of a listing does not constitute an inspection, certification, approval, or determination that the item is safe.

15. Circumvention

Users may not attempt to avoid this Policy by:

  • intentionally miscategorizing an item;

  • disguising a prohibited item;

  • omitting material information;

  • using photographs that conceal the item's actual nature; or

  • arranging a prohibited transaction through ShareGarage messaging.

16. Removal and Enforcement

ShareGarage may remove or restrict listings that violate or appear to violate this Policy.

Depending on the circumstances, ShareGarage may also:

  • prevent a transaction;

  • cancel a booking;

  • restrict marketplace functionality;

  • suspend or terminate an account; or

  • take other reasonable action to protect users, ShareGarage, or comply with law.

Where appropriate, ShareGarage may cooperate with lawful requests from government or law-enforcement authorities.

17. User Responsibility

Owners are responsible for ensuring that their listings comply with this Policy and applicable law.

Renters are responsible for using rented items lawfully and safely.

ShareGarage does not assume responsibility for determining whether every user's item or intended use complies with every law applicable to that user or transaction.

18. Changes to This Policy

ShareGarage may update this Policy as the marketplace develops, new risks arise, or legal requirements change.

Material changes may be communicated through the platform or other reasonable means.

19. Reporting a Prohibited Item

Users who encounter a listing they believe violates this Policy should report it through ShareGarage's available reporting or support tools.