Suspension Case Library

Every Suspension Type. Diagnosed.

Browse 20+ documented suspension patterns across major platforms. Understand why accounts get suspended and what causes suspensions.

Amazon Seller

Amazon Seller Account Review

Amazon places accounts under review for various reasons: unusual activity patterns, regulatory compliance checks, random audits, or as a precursor to ...

5 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Inauthentic Items Complaint

Your account has been flagged for selling items that customers or Amazon suspect are not authentic. This requires proving your supply chain legitimacy...

7 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Intellectual Property Complaint

A brand owner or rights holder has filed an intellectual property complaint against your listing. This requires either proving authorization to sell o...

7 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Linked/Related Account Issue

Your account has been suspended due to association with another account that has been suspended or has policy violations. This requires proving accoun...

6 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Performance Metrics Violation

Your account has been flagged due to performance metrics falling below Amazon's requirements. This includes Order Defect Rate (ODR), Late Shipment Rat...

7 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Policy Violation

Your account has been flagged for violating Amazon's selling policies. This could include listing policy violations, restricted product sales, or prod...

6 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Product Safety Complaint

Your selling privileges have been removed because products you listed have been identified as potentially unsafe, missing required safety certificatio...

9 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Permanent Account Termination

Amazon has permanently terminated this account. This decision is final and not subject to appeal....

5 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Appeal Denial Loop

When Amazon repeatedly denies your Plan of Action or appeal submissions, you are in an appeal denial loop. This is a critical situation because each r...

4 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

ASIN / Listing Deactivation

Amazon deactivates individual product listings (ASINs) when they detect policy violations at the product level. This differs from full account suspens...

4 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Restricted / Prohibited Product

Amazon maintains lists of restricted and prohibited products that require pre-approval, special certifications, or are entirely banned from the market...

4 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Review Manipulation / Abuse

Amazon strictly prohibits any attempt to manipulate customer reviews, including offering incentives, using review services, inserting review requests ...

4 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Section 3 Violation (Business Solutions Agreement)

Amazon's Section 3 of the Business Solutions Agreement (BSA) governs seller conduct, product listings, and transaction integrity. Violations trigger a...

4 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Shipping & Fulfillment Performance

Amazon monitors seller shipping performance through metrics including Late Shipment Rate (LSR), Valid Tracking Rate (VTR), and on-time delivery percen...

4 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Identity / Business Verification Failure

Amazon periodically requires sellers to verify their identity and business information through document submissions and video calls. Failure to pass v...

4 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

A-to-Z Guarantee Claim

Amazon's A-to-Z Guarantee protects buyers and allows them to file claims directly with Amazon when dissatisfied. These claims directly impact your Ord...

3 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Funds Withholding / Disbursement Hold

Amazon may withhold your funds (disbursements) even when your account is not fully suspended. This can happen due to verification requirements, high r...

3 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Used Sold as New / Condition Complaint

Amazon suspends sellers when buyer complaints indicate items listed as 'New' arrived in used, damaged, or opened condition. This is the single most co...

4 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Brand Registry / Counterfeit Claim

A brand owner has filed a counterfeit or IP complaint against your listings through Amazon's Brand Registry Report a Violation (RAV) tool. This is dif...

6 compliance steps

Amazon Seller

Dropshipping Policy Violation

Amazon allows dropshipping ONLY if you are the seller of record, your packaging and invoices show your name (not the supplier), and you handle returns...

5 compliance steps

Match your exact suspension type in seconds

Our scanner analyzes your situation and generates a personalized compliance protocol.

Start Free Analysis

Appeal Architect provides diagnostic guidance — not legal advice.

A product of Lulo Software

Lulo Software LLC · 30 N Gould St, Ste R · Sheridan, WY 82801, USA