Etsy rewrote its Creativity Standards in June 2025 — 2026 enforcement is catching sellers off guard.
Answer a few short questions about how you make, photograph, and list your products, and get a plain-English safety score for your shop.
Free. About two minutes. Nothing to install, no account needed.
Question 1
Your Shop Safety Score
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Educational indicator, not an official compliance certification or guarantee.
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PROCESSING TIME Most orders ship within [X] business days. Made-to-order and custom pieces may take [X–Y] business days before they ship. SHIPPING Domestic orders ship via [carrier/method]. International orders ship via [carrier/method] and may be subject to customs fees the buyer is responsible for. I'm not responsible for delays once a package is with the carrier. RETURNS & EXCHANGES I accept returns within [X] days of delivery for [ready-made items only / all items]. Custom and personalized orders are final sale. To start a return, message me through Etsy before sending anything back. CUSTOM & PERSONALIZED ORDERS Please double-check names, dates, and sizes before ordering — I'm not responsible for errors in the information you provide. Once production starts, custom orders can't be cancelled. CANCELLATIONS Orders can be cancelled within [X hours] of purchase, as long as production hasn't started.
Subject: Appeal for [Shop Name] — Case/Reference Number: [XXXX] Hello, My shop, [Shop Name], has been open since [year], and this is my first suspension. I'm writing to respectfully ask for a review of this decision. [Briefly and factually describe what happened — for example: "I believe this may relate to [specific listing or issue]. I have since [corrected the design / updated the listing / removed the item / updated my account information]."] I've reviewed Etsy's Seller Policy and Creativity Standards and want to make sure my shop is fully compliant going forward. I'm happy to provide any additional information — photos of my process, source files, or documentation — that would help with this review. Thank you for your time and for reconsidering my account. I've worked hard to build this shop and want to keep it in good standing. [Your name] [Shop name] [Order/Case number, if applicable]