Every year, sellers debate the same question: “Will Poshmark ban me for using a bot?” You’ll see it in Facebook groups, Reddit threads, YouTube videos, and reseller forums. Some claim bots equal an instant suspension. Others say it’s completely safe.

The truth is more nuanced — and understanding it starts with what Poshmark actually states in their Terms of Service (TOS).

Poshmark’s Terms of Service give the company full discretion to suspend or terminate any account. The wording is intentionally broad (last updated August 2019):

“Poshmark… may suspend or terminate your account… for any reason… including if Poshmark believes that you have violated… these Terms.”

In simple terms:
When you join Poshmark, you agree that they can remove your account for any reason they feel is appropriate.

But here’s the important part…

Poshmark does NOT specifically mention bots or automation anywhere in the TOS.

They do, however, prohibit:

• Fraud

• Abuse

• Illegal activity

• Harassment

• Copyright violations

• Circumventing payments

• Counterfeits

• Spam or mass unsolicited messaging

Bots are not listed.

This may surprise you:

Poshmark has never mass-banned users for automation tools.

Thousands of sellers — including large influencers, full-time resellers, and virtual assistants — have openly used automation for years.

Why doesn’t Poshmark crack down?

Because:

Bots increase sharing → more sales → more fees for Poshmark.

Poshmark is a business. Their revenue comes from:

• 20% commission

• Shipping label markups

• High seller activity (listings, shares, purchases)

If a seller shares more, they typically sell more — and Poshmark earns more.

Banning high-performing sellers doesn’t make financial sense.

While bots aren’t the real threat, these activities will put your account at risk:

1. Scams or fraudulent behavior

Fake returns, empty box scams, false claims, etc.

2. Conducting off-platform transactions

Sharing your phone number, email, or telling buyers to “PayPal me.”

3. Copyright or trademark violations

This is big — and one of the most overlooked risks.

If you’re using:

• Stock photos

• Brand website photos

• Photos from Google

• Photos from another seller

• Brand logos you don’t own

You are violating copyright/trademark law, and Poshmark can take action.

4. Selling counterfeit items

Luxury brands monitor resale platforms. Enough complaints, and your account is flagged.

5. Harassment or abusive behavior

Insults, bullying, harassment in the comments.

6. Excessive cancellations or late shipments

A pattern of poor seller performance triggers warnings.

Many sellers worried about bots are committing actual violations that pose far more danger:

• Using Nike’s official product images

• Uploading Lululemon catalog photos

• Posting stock photos of Free People

• Copying another Poshmark seller’s picture

These are illegal, not just against Poshmark’s rules.

If brands push Poshmark to enforce copyright claims, many sellers would face immediate takedowns — long before bot users ever would.

There’s a reason successful sellers automate:

• Sharing increases visibility

• Visibility increases sales

• Sales increase Poshmark’s profit

The more active you appear, the more Poshmark pushes your listings.

Automation simply boosts the activity Poshmark encourages.

Important:

The key is to use automation responsibly:

• Don’t run 24/7

• Don’t spam followers

• Don’t send mass comments or messages

• Don’t mimic bot-like, nonhuman behavior

Tools like Closet Assistant are built to simulate normal human patterns, making them safer and more reliable for long-term use.

If you’ve heard the term share jail, it simply means temporary rate limits.

Poshmark occasionally limits actions for:

• Excessive sharing

• Too many follows/unfollows

• Too many likes in a short time

This happens to human users too — especially during big sharing sessions or parties.

It is not a suspension, and it is not a sign your account is being targeted.

Poshmark nearly always issues a warning message before any permanent ban unless the violation is extremely serious (fraud, counterfeits, harassment).

No — not when using automation responsibly.

There is no history of Poshmark banning accounts solely for bots, and the TOS does not mention automation. The platform relies on seller activity to generate profits, and bots increase that activity.

Meanwhile, using:

• Stock photos

• Brand logos

• Copyrighted images

• Off-platform payments

• Counterfeits
  …poses far more ban risk than any reputable automation tool.

Whether automation fits your business model is up to you. But for many sellers, a tool like Closet Assistant provides:

• A competitive edge

• More daily shares

• More visibility

• More sales

• More free time

• Less burnout

While others are manually clicking for hours, you can spend that time:

• Sourcing

• Photographing

• Listing

• Spending time with family

• Resting

• Actually running your business

Haters will always hate — but data speaks louder.