MercadoLibre Account Restricted?
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Common MercadoLibre Suspension Types
We track 6 distinct MercadoLibre violation types. Here's every one we've mapped:
MercadoLibre Account Health Score Suspension
highYour MercadoLibre seller account has been restricted because your overall account health score (seller thermometer) has dropped below acceptable levels. This is a composite metric affected by claims, cancellations, shipping delays, and customer ratings.
MercadoLibre Buyer Claim Escalation
mediumYour MercadoLibre seller account has been penalized due to a high rate of buyer claims or unresolved disputes. MercadoLibre's buyer protection program allows buyers to escalate complaints, and high claim rates negatively impact your seller reputation and can lead to account restrictions.
MercadoLibre Listing Policy Violation
mediumYour MercadoLibre listings have been removed or your seller account has been penalized for listing policy violations. This includes misleading descriptions, incorrect categories, pricing manipulation, or content guideline breaches.
MercadoLibre Prohibited Product Listing
highYour MercadoLibre listings have been removed or your account penalized for selling prohibited or restricted products. MercadoLibre identified items that violate their product compliance policies.
MercadoLibre Seller Reputation Suspension
highYour MercadoLibre seller account has been suspended or restricted due to poor seller reputation metrics. Your reputation thermometer dropped below acceptable levels due to cancellations, late shipments, claims, or low ratings.
MercadoLibre Shipping Delay Penalty
mediumYour MercadoLibre seller account has been penalized for shipping delays. MercadoLibre tracks shipping performance and penalizes sellers who fail to ship within the promised timeframe or have high rates of delayed deliveries.
What NOT to Do After a MercadoLibre Suspension
Do NOT cancel orders to avoid potential negative outcomes — cancellations hurt your score
Do NOT create a new account to escape poor health scores
Do NOT ignore the health score — it compounds over time
Do NOT try to game the metrics with fake transactions
Do NOT ignore buyer claims — they escalate and damage reputation
Do NOT ship products known to be defective
Do NOT use unreliable shipping without tracking
Do NOT blame buyers for legitimate quality or delivery issues
Do NOT relist removed products under different titles
Do NOT use misleading keywords or descriptions
Do NOT create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
Do NOT copy competitors' listings verbatim
Do NOT relist prohibited products under different names
Do NOT sell prohibited products through bundled listings
Do NOT create new accounts to sell restricted items
Do NOT argue local legality if MercadoLibre prohibits the item
Do NOT cancel orders to avoid negative ratings — cancellations hurt your reputation more
Do NOT create new accounts to escape poor reputation
Do NOT blame customers in your communications
Do NOT overcommit on delivery times you cannot meet
What Evidence You'll Need
Seller Health Dashboard
Screenshot of your current seller health metrics
RequiredMulti-Metric Improvement Plan
Plan addressing all underperforming metrics
RequiredClaim Data
Summary of buyer claims with details and outcomes
RequiredShipping Records
Delivery confirmations and tracking for disputed orders
RequiredViolation Notice
Screenshot of MercadoLibre's listing violation notification
RequiredListing Audit
Complete audit of all current listings for compliance
RequiredCompliance Documentation
Evidence of corrective changes made to listings
RequiredBusiness Registration
Business registration (CUIT/RUC/CNPJ)
Product Documentation
Product specifications or descriptions proving accuracy
Product Removal Notice
Screenshot of MercadoLibre's notification about prohibited products
RequiredProduct Compliance Audit
Full audit of catalog against MercadoLibre's prohibited list
RequiredSupplier Invoices
Invoices proving legitimate product sourcing
RequiredProduct Certifications
Safety or regulatory certificates for contested products
Suspension Notice
Screenshot of MercadoLibre's reputation suspension notification
RequiredSeller Performance Metrics
Screenshot of your seller dashboard showing current metrics
RequiredImportant Warnings
Health score recovery takes time — typically 4-12 weeks of consistent improvement.
Account health is a composite metric. You must improve MULTIPLE areas simultaneously, not just one.
With sustained effort, account health scores are recoverable. Focus on consistent, genuine service improvements.
Buyer claim rates are recoverable with genuine product and service improvements.
Unresolved claims directly impact your seller thermometer rating, reducing visibility and buyer trust.
Proactively resolving claims before escalation is the single best strategy for reputation recovery.
No guarantees: Seller reputation damage from violations affects listing visibility and sales.
MercadoLibre's reputation thermometer takes time to recover after violations.
No guarantees: Selling prohibited products can result in permanent account closure and legal action.
MercadoLibre's prohibited product list varies by country. Check your specific market's rules.
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MercadoLibre violation types tracked
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