Bone & Animal Remains Policy
Bone & Animal Remains Policy
(Vendor-Facing Policy – Required Compliance)
Purpose
WitchesMarketplace supports the ethical, lawful sale of animal bones and remains for curio, decorative, educational, and traditional ritual use. Due to federal, state, and international wildlife laws, the sale of bones and animal remains is strictly regulated.
This policy exists to protect the marketplace, vendors, and buyers while ensuring all listings comply with applicable laws.
1. General Rule
Vendors may sell animal bones or remains ONLY if:
The species is legal to possess and sell
The item was legally and ethically obtained
The sale complies with federal, state, and local laws
No prohibited claims are made regarding outcomes or effects
Ethical sourcing alone does not guarantee legality.
2. Prohibited Items (ZERO TOLERANCE)
The following items are strictly forbidden and may not be listed under any circumstances:
Native bird bones or parts (including feathers, wings, skulls, talons)
Birds of prey (hawks, owls, eagles, vultures, ravens, crows, etc.)
Eagle parts of any kind
Endangered or threatened species
Marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions)
Human remains (including fragments, teeth, ashes, or “medical curios”)
Any item obtained through poaching, illegal trade, or unverified sources
Listings containing prohibited items will be removed immediately, and vendor accounts may be suspended or permanently banned.
3. Generally Permitted Species (When Legally Sourced)
The following are commonly lawful to sell when obtained legally:
Cow / cattle
Deer (subject to state laws — see Section 4)
Goat
Sheep
Pig / boar
Buffalo / bison
Domesticated poultry (chicken, turkey, duck)
Fish bones from non-protected species
⚠️ Vendors are still responsible for verifying legality in their jurisdiction.
4. Roadkill & Wildlife Restrictions
Some states regulate:
Collection of roadkill
Possession of wildlife parts
Resale of wildlife remains
If bones originate from roadkill or wild animals, vendors must:
Follow state permit requirements (if applicable)
Ensure resale is legal in their state
Disclose lawful acquisition upon request
WitchesMarketplace does not verify permits on behalf of vendors.
5. Required Listing Disclosures
All bone or animal remains listings must include:
Species name (common or scientific)
Source of acquisition (farm, butcher, supplier, etc.)
Acknowledgment that the item is lawfully obtained
Proper disclaimers (see Section 6)
Failure to disclose species or source may result in listing removal.
6. Claims & Use Restrictions
Bones and animal remains may be sold for:
Curio use
Decorative use
Educational use
Traditional or ritual practices
Vendors may not:
Guarantee spiritual, magical, medical, legal, or physical outcomes
Claim healing, protection, luck, curses, or results
Present items as treatments or remedies
Required Disclaimer Language
Listings must include language substantially similar to:
“This item is sold as a curio or for educational or traditional use only. No claims are made regarding outcomes or effects.”
7. Vendor Responsibility & Liability
By listing bones or animal remains, vendors affirm that:
All items comply with applicable laws
All representations are truthful and accurate
They assume full legal responsibility for their listings
WitchesMarketplace is a platform provider and is not liable for vendor violations of wildlife or animal protection laws.
8. Enforcement
WitchesMarketplace reserves the right to:
Remove listings without notice
Request documentation or clarification
Suspend or terminate vendor accounts
Cooperate with legal authorities if required
Repeated or severe violations will result in permanent removal from the platform.
Final Word (Plain English)
If you don’t know the species
If you can’t explain where it came from
If it had wings in the U.S.
If it feels legally “iffy”
Don’t list it.
When in doubt, leave it out.