Little Blue Market Community Ethics & Guidelines

At Little Blue Market, we believe shopping is more than a transaction: it’s a way to shape the kind of world we want to live in. Our Directory and Market are built on trust, integrity, and shared values. To protect that trust, every business selling here agrees to the following Community Ethics & Guidelines.

These standards make Little Blue Market a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for both shoppers and business owners.

Core Values

All businesses selling on Little Blue Market agree to uphold these values:

1. Equality & Inclusion
  • We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or ability.
  • We actively foster a welcoming and equitable environment for all customers and employees.

2. Democracy & Freedom

  • We do not support or fund extremist groups, anti-democratic movements, or policies that restrict rights.
  • We stand against political efforts that target LGBTQ+ people, women, and marginalized communities.

3. Empowerment of Small & Underrepresented Businesses

  • We uplift small businesses and support women-owned, BIPOC-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, and other underrepresented entrepreneurs.
  • We believe a diverse business community strengthens us all.

4. Integrity & Fair Practices

  • We operate with honesty, transparency, and fairness in all business dealings.
  • We are committed to ethical sourcing, responsible labor practices, and truthful representation of products and services.

  • We are committed to protecting human creativity by prohibiting products primarily created with generative AI.

5. Conscious Consumerism

  • We understand the power of intentional spending.
  • We support shoppers in making choices that reflect their values and contribute to positive change.

Business Agreement

By selling on Little Blue Market, businesses confirm that they:

  • Align with the mission of Little Blue Market to connect conscious consumers with progressive, anti-Trump businesses.
  • Abide by the values and standards outlined in this document.
  • Recognize that failure to uphold these commitments may result in removal from the Market.

For Shoppers

We publish these guidelines openly so you can shop with confidence. Every business you see on Little Blue Market has agreed to uphold these standards, ensuring your purchases directly support fairness, democracy, and a future rooted in equality.

Our Shared Responsibility

Little Blue Market is more than just a marketplace, it is a community. Together, shoppers and small businesses are proving that every purchase is an act of power. By holding ourselves to these standards, we build a movement that is bigger than any one of us.

Because when we shop with purpose, we create lasting change.