Marketplace Rules & Safety

RoundRobin is a student-to-student marketplace. You are responsible for what you post and sell. If you are unsure whether something is allowed, do not post it.

Prohibited items

❌ Alcohol
❌ Tobacco products
❌ Nicotine products
❌ Vape products
❌ Cigarettes
❌ Illegal drugs
❌ Drug paraphernalia
❌ Prescription drugs
❌ Controlled substances
❌ Marijuana products where prohibited
❌ Weapons
❌ Firearms
❌ Ammunition
❌ Explosives
❌ Fireworks
❌ Knives marketed as weapons
❌ Adult content
❌ Pornographic material
❌ Counterfeit goods
❌ Stolen property
❌ Fake IDs
❌ Dangerous materials
❌ Any illegal product

Prohibited services

❌ Sexual services
❌ Escort services
❌ Gambling services
❌ Hazing-related services
❌ Academic cheating services
❌ Homework completion services
❌ Test-taking services
❌ Essay-writing-for-submission services
❌ Fraudulent services
❌ Any illegal service
❌ Any content that violates university policies or applicable laws

Allowed examples

✅ Textbooks
✅ Tutoring
✅ Resume Reviews
✅ Furniture
✅ Electronics
✅ Mini Fridges
✅ Campus Event Tickets (where permitted)
✅ Photography
✅ Graphic Design
✅ Video Editing
✅ Study Assistance
✅ Moving Help
✅ Dorm Essentials
✅ Energy Drinks
✅ Snacks
✅ Campus Delivery Services

Community standards

Be honest — describe items and services accurately, with real photos.
Be respectful — no harassment, hate speech, threats or discrimination.
Keep it academic-integrity friendly — tutoring and study help are welcome; doing someone's graded work is not.
Follow Butler University policies and all local, state and federal laws.
One account per student. No impersonation.

Reporting process

Every listing has a Report listing button. Choose a reason — Prohibited Item, Scam, Fraud, Fake Listing, Inappropriate Content, Harassment, Spam, Academic Dishonesty, Other — and add details if you like. Reports are private. Our team reviews them and takes action when needed.

Listings are also scanned automatically, and ones that appear to break the rules can't be published.

Account penalties

Depending on severity, we may issue a warning, remove a listing, apply a temporary suspension, or issue a permanent ban.

The following may result in immediate suspension: drug sales, weapon sales, sexual services, fraud, counterfeit goods, fake IDs, and academic cheating services.

Safe transaction tips

Meet in busy, well-lit public spots on campus during the day.
Pay through RoundRobin checkout — never send cash apps or gift cards to strangers.
Inspect items before confirming you've received them.
Keep conversations in RoundRobin messages so there's a record.
Trust your gut. If something feels off, walk away and report it.