These rules apply to everyone using China Steel Network — buyers, suppliers and visitors.
Site rules
- Listings must describe real products with accurate grades, standards, sizes and availability.
- No counterfeit, mislabeled or other companies' material presented as your own.
- No spam, no unsolicited advertising in messages or inquiries, and no scraping of member data.
- Accounts used for fraud, spam or repeated rule-breaking will be suspended.
Certificates and documents
Suppliers are expected to provide genuine documentation for their products on request, such as:
- Mill test certificates (for example EN 10204 3.1, by heat number).
- Certificates of origin, packing lists and commercial invoices for export orders.
- Quality system certificates (for example ISO 9001) where the supplier claims them.
China Steel Network does not test steel or certify suppliers itself. Buyers should verify documents and, for large orders, arrange independent inspection before shipment.
Trading safely
- Confirm grade, standard, quantity, price, Incoterms, payment terms and lead time in writing before paying.
- Be cautious with advance payments to new suppliers — consider a letter of credit or escrow for first orders.
- Report suspected fraud through Contact Us.
Privacy
See our Copyright & Privacy page and the Use Protocol.