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Prohibited Content for Platform Safety

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TikTok Shop says creators should keep content safe, legal, respectful, and appropriate for general audiences. Do not use misleading, sexual, violent, discriminatory, or minor-targeted content, and avoid prohibited or crude products and tactics. Violations can lead to content removal, feature limits, commission restrictions, or account action.

Key points

  • Do not post harmful, illegal, misleading, or deceptive content.
  • Do not target or exploit minors in promotions.
  • Do not include nudity, sexualized poses, or suggestive framing.
  • Do not use discriminatory, violent, harassing, or disturbing content.
  • Do not promote spammy, fraudulent, or malware-related behavior.
  • Avoid crude, vulgar, or disturbing products/content.
  • Use neutral, factual, and respectful product demonstrations.
  • Check Creator Health Rating and appeal if enforcement is applied.

Say / show

  • Be honest and transparent.
  • Share accurate and legal product information.
  • Use a neutral, informative tone.
  • Focus on product features, comfort, fit, fabric, and use.
  • Use mannequins, flat-lay shots, or torso props for revealing items.
  • Encourage positive interaction and general-audience suitability.
  • Verify against the TikTok source before acting.

Do not say / show

  • Don’t suggest or depict risky or harmful behavior.
  • Don’t make misleading or exaggerated claims.
  • Don’t use unrelated attention-grabbing material to sell products.
  • Don’t feature minors in product promotions or target them with giveaways.
  • Don’t use nudity, sexual gestures, suggestive language, or body-focused framing.
  • Don’t use discriminatory, hateful, harassing, violent, or graphic content.
  • Don’t promote scams, counterfeit goods, phishing, malware, or fake donations.
  • Don’t include crude, vulgar, or disturbing material.

Violation risks

  • Content removal.
  • Deduction of Creator Health Rating points.
  • Removal of access to features.
  • Restriction of commission earnings.
  • Restriction or removal of creator account.

Who it affects

  • Creators on TikTok Shop.
  • Creator accounts and content.
  • Minors mentioned or featured in promotional content.
  • General audience viewers.
  • Creators invited to sell sexual wellness products.

Source notes

  • The source says to follow applicable local laws and regulations for content involving minors.
  • The source says creators invited to sell sexual wellness products should see Guidelines for Responsible Health-Related Content.
  • The source points to Creator Health Rating, Creator Enforcement Policy, Appeals, TikTok Shop Content Policy, Best Practices for Promotional Content, and Prohibited Products Policy for more detail.
  • Verify all actions and interpretations against the TikTok source before acting.

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Readable Policy Copy

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Key Points:
  • Avoid content that is harmful, illegal, misleading, exploits minors, or involves nudity.
  • Ensure minors are protected by not targeting them or featuring them in product promotions.
  • Create respectful, accurate, and safe content that fosters a positive community.
At TikTok Shop, we aim to keep the platform safe, respectful, and aligned with our guidelines. This guide explains examples of what is not allowed and recommendations on how to create appropriate alternatives.

Keep Your Content Safe and Appropriate

To help ensure a positive experience for all users, please avoid sharing or promoting content that may be considered unsafe, misleading, or inappropriate for general audiences. This may include but is not limited to content that:
  • Suggests or depicts harmful or risky behavior
  • Contains misleading or exaggerated claims
  • Uses unrelated or attention-grabbing material to promote products
  • Features unverifiable or manipulated content, including AI-generated material
For more guidance, please refer to our Best Practices for Promotional Content to help keep your livestreams safe and compliant.

Illegal and Fraudulent Content

To keep the platform lawful and trustworthy, content involving illegal or deceptive activities is strictly prohibited.
Avoid this content:
  • Misleading, spammy, or fraudulent behavior in content, comments, or chats
  • Promotions involving illegal activities like gambling, scams, or counterfeit goods
  • Impersonation of individuals or organizations
  • Links leading to malware, phishing pages, or landing pages that auto-download files
  • Services or tools that artificially inflate traffic, likes, or orders
  • Tactics that mislead users into purchasing, clicking, or engaging artificially
  • False claims that commissions, sales, or proceeds will be donated to charities or third parties
What to do instead:
  • Share honest, transparent content across all interactions
  • Promote accurate and legal product information
  • Use only authorized landing pages and respect user privacy
  • Keep content free of deceptive or harmful software

Content Targeting or Exploiting Minors

Minors are among the most vulnerable and impressionable viewers online and require protection due to their age. Ensuring their safety is an essential part of our Community Guidelines as it prevents exploitation, manipulation, and exposure to inappropriate content.
Avoid this content:
  • Minors promoting, describing, or demonstrating product features or usage
  • Giveaways or promotions that directly target minors
  • Content with language, themes, or visuals designed to appeal specifically to minors
  • Any attempt to emotionally manipulate or exploit a minor, including persuading minors to ask their parents to purchase products
  • Content that may have a negative effect on minor safety
What to do instead:
  • Follow all applicable local laws and regulations around content involving minors, including those regarding child actors and promotional content.
  • Create positive, respectful content that doesn't pressure or mislead minors

Nudity and Sexualized Behavior

Content featuring nudity or sexualized behavior is prohibited on TikTok Shop, regardless of intent or target audience.

Avoid:

  1. Nudity or implied nudity
  • Full or partial nudity, including edited visuals, or outlines that imply nudity
  • Visible or implied genital outlines through clothing, including a visible erection or male bulge, or clothing that draws attention to the genital area
  1. Excessive exposure of intimate body areas
  • Pronounced or excessive display of cleavage, buttocks, or similar areas that creates a sexualized focus rather than highlighting the product
  • Light cleavage exposure, including inverted “V” shapes, or camera framing that emphasizes or draws attention to intimate body parts (e.g., chest, buttocks, or genital area)
  • Over-focus on body shape when showcasing sheer or skin-tight items
  1. Sexual gestures, poses, or suggestive behavior
  • Objects, gestures, or body parts used to mimic or suggest genitalia or intimate areas of any gender
  • Displays, poses, or behaviors that simulate sexual arousal or explicit acts
  • Sexualized product demonstrations, including exaggerated body movements, poses, or camera angles intended to highlight intimate areas rather than the product
  1. Sexual themes or suggestive context
  • Sexual themes, innuendo, or explicit imagery, including animations or suggestive camera angles
  • Sexually suggestive language or role-play intended to create a sexualized context around the product
  • Captions, gestures, or expressions with sexual undertones
  1. Adult platform references
  • Logos, imagery, or branding associated with pornographic platforms
  1. Content that may make viewers uncomfortable
  • Content that may create discomfort for viewers, particularly when promoting revealing or sensitive products.

What to do instead:

Promote Products in a Neutral Way
  • Focus on product features like fabric, comfort, fit, stretch, and design
  • Highlight practical use cases (daily wear, layering, comfort)
  • Use a neutral, informative tone and avoid suggestive language
  • Choose professional camera angles that do not emphasize body parts
Examples:
  • For intimate hygiene products, use clear, educational language about function and benefits
    • For example, "gentle formulas" or "soothing ingredients"
  • For shapewear, focus on comfort, material quality, and everyday wear support
Create clear, safe, and appropriate demonstrations
  • Use mannequins, flat-lay shots, or torso props for revealing items
  • Pair skin-tone or tight items with additional clothing
  • Avoid framing private areas
Examples:
  • Show lingerie or swimwear on mannequins instead of on-body try-ons
  • For stockings or similar items, focus on material and texture and pair with shorts or skirts

Promoting Sexual Wellness Products

If you're invited to sell sexual wellness products, see Guidelines for Responsible Health-Related Content. This article provides additional information on content to avoid and best practices.

Discriminatory, Violent, or Harassing Content

Content that harms, discriminates, or harasses individuals or groups is prohibited.
Avoid this content:
  • Discriminatory language or imagery based on race, gender, identity, or other attributes
  • Harassment, bullying, or hateful messaging
  • Graphic or violent imagery including gore, mutilation, or physical abuse
  • Content showing death, serious injury, or disturbing medical situations
  • Depictions of animal cruelty or real-world violence, including animal testing or applying beauty and cosmetics products to animals
What to do instead:
  • Use creative storytelling and thoughtful visuals to engage your audience
  • Build a welcoming environment by encouraging positive interaction
  • Keep all content appropriate for a general audience
For more information, please refer to our TikTok Shop Content Policy.

Crude, Vulgar, and Disturbing Products

Content must not include products that have crude, vulgar, or disturbing material. This includes, but is not limited to, products that have explicit language, obscene gestures, graphic violence, sexual content, or anything that may cause discomfort or distress. For more details and examples about crude, vulgar, or disturbing products, refer to our policy here.
For more information, please refer to our Prohibited Products Policy.

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

We regularly review creator accounts and content for compliance with our policies, including our Content Policy, and our Community Guidelines. If violations are identified, we may take enforcement actions. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Deducting points from your Creator Health Rating
  • Removing content
  • Removing access to features
  • Restricting commission earnings
  • Restricting or removing your creator account
Creators can view their account health and any enforcement actions on the Creator Health Rating (CHR) page. For more information on violations, see Creator Enforcement Policy. If you'd like to appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use action-packed scenes to promote my product?You should avoid using violent or graphic scenes, even if they are intended to be exciting. This content can disturb customers and violate our policies.
Can I include images or references to gambling or pyramid schemes?TikTok Shop prohibits content related to gambling, which includes, but is not limited to betting, pyramid schemes, casino-like games, or sweepstakes.
What if I receive enforcement actions?If you have received an enforcement action, review the TikTok Shop Content Policy. If you believe the enforcement was made in error, file an appeal through the TikTok Shop for Creators page > Account Standing > Violations. Then, select the Violation and scroll to bottom of page to Appeal.
How do I report content that violates this policy? you find content that violates the information detailed on this page, you can report it by tapping Share > Report > select the appropriate reason and sub-topic (if available) > add any helpful details > Submit.

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