What can't you sell on Whop?
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The short answer
Whop bans physical items like weapons, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, fireworks, and wildlife. You cannot sell adult content, gambling, counterfeit goods, pirated media, debt repair, legal help, or crypto and NFTs. Pyramid schemes and timeshares are also banned. Whop also forbids selling lifetime access, so you must always state an exact access length.
Banned goods and illegal items
Whop has strict rules about physical and digital safety. You cannot sell weapons, fireworks, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, controlled substances, or unregulated supplements. Protected wildlife is also prohibited.
You cannot sell pirated content, illegal streaming access, fake government documents, or counterfeit goods. Selling hate speech or violent content will also get your account removed quickly.
Banned financial offers and services
Whop does not allow debt and credit repair services, unregistered financial services, or pyramid schemes. You cannot sell cryptocurrency, NFTs, or timeshares on the platform. Gambling of any kind is also banned.
Even if you sell courses or communities, you must stay away from these topics. Offering personal legal advice or running legal services through Whop is also not allowed.
The rule against lifetime access
Many online creators like to promise lifetime access to their files or groups. Whop does not allow this. You cannot advertise any product as lifetime access anywhere on your store page.
Instead, Whop requires you to state a clear access period for every plan. For instance, you can sell monthly access, yearly access, or access for a specific number of months.
Account reviews and verification checks
Whop reviews stores for safety and compliance. Your store status may show as pending, approved, rejected, or action required. If your store triggers a review, Whop may pause or delay your payouts until they check your details.
Whop may ask for an ID, a bank statement, or a tax ID. If you do not reply with the needed files, Whop can withhold your funds. Always keep your store information honest and complete.
Selling allowed digital files simply
If your digital files are allowed, setting up a store should be simple. Some creators do not want buyers to create a Whop account just to download a simple guide or template.
This is where MKKT can help. It is a Whop app that lets you upload a file, set a price or make it free, and give buyers a direct link they can use without needing a Whop account.