Live Database • Updated Jan 2026

The Ban Index

We monitor the algorithm updates of major platforms. Select your platform to see current enforcement trends and how to bypass them.

AmazonCRITICAL

Primary Trigger

Section 3: Dropshipping. Flagging tracking numbers not originating from registered warehouse zip codes.

Bot Behavior

Auto-rejects appeals without attached PDF invoices. OCR scan time < 30s.

Required Evidence

  • 365-Day Invoice History
  • Brand Auth Letter
  • Warehouse Contracts
EtsyELEVATED

Primary Trigger

"Not Handmade". Image recognition scans product photos against AliExpress databases.

Bot Behavior

Immediate shop suspension. Support is non-existent. Must prove creation process.

Required Evidence

  • Raw Material Invoices
  • Process Video
  • Tool/Workspace Photos
StripeSEVERE

Primary Trigger

"High Risk" (Section 5.2). Triggered by revenue spikes or >1% chargeback rate.

Bot Behavior

120-day fund freeze. Bots scan website for missing refund/shipping policies.

Required Evidence

  • Fulfillment Logs
  • Bank KYC Match
  • Customer Satsifaction
MetaVOLATILE

Primary Trigger

"Community Integrity". AI flagging "Impersonation" or bot-like activity.

Bot Behavior

"Loop of Death" on ID verification. Requires specific lighting to pass OCR.

Required Evidence

  • Gov ID (High Res)
  • Business Reg (LLC)
  • Selfie Video
GoogleMODERATE

Primary Trigger

"Invalid Traffic". Detecting bot clicks on AdSense units.

Bot Behavior

Revenue clawback. Must prove traffic quality via server logs.

Required Evidence

  • Server Traffic Logs
  • Source Analysis
  • Content Policy Map

Why do we track these bans?

Platform algorithms change weekly. What worked to unban an Amazon account in 2024 does not work in 2026. We maintain this database to track the specific keywords and rejection codes currently being used by AI systems.

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Database Keyword Index

Amazon Suspension Codes

Tracking Section 3, Dropshipping Policy, Inauthentic Item, and Related Account suspensions. We audit for root cause specificity and documentation gaps.

Financial Holds

Stripe and PayPal 180-day holds require evidence of fulfillment and low dispute rates. We structure this data into legal-grade dossiers.

Identity Verification

Meta and Etsy often reject valid IDs due to glare or cropping. We provide guidelines on passing automated KYC checks.