Creator TL;DR
AI-generated from the captured TikTok policy text. Verify against the TikTok source before acting.
These US TikTok Shop Seller Terms set the rules for sellers using TikTok Shop and related commerce tools. They cover eligibility, product and content rules, payments, creator relationships, data use, security, taxes, dispute handling, and account termination. Sellers must follow applicable laws and TikTok policies, and many obligations remain the seller’s responsibility even when using third-party providers or creators.
Key points
- Sellers must be 18+ and complete required onboarding/compliance screening.
- Sellers must keep all needed licenses, approvals, and certifications for their products.
- Products and content must follow applicable laws, TikTok Shop policies, Community Guidelines, and content rules.
- Illegal, counterfeit, and infringing goods are prohibited; restricted products must follow the stated policy.
- Creators used for promotion must be 18+.
- Commercial or sponsored content must include required disclosures; Branded Content Toggle is required for Branded Content.
- Sellers are responsible for order fulfillment, shipping, cancellations, returns, refunds, and most buyer disputes.
- TikTok Shop Data may only be used for limited permitted purposes; marketing use and messaging promotion are restricted.
- Payments may be handled by third-party PSPs; sellers must agree to applicable PSP terms and may owe related fees.
- TikTok may suspend, disable, or terminate accounts for policy violations or other stated reasons.
Say / show
- Check the source text before acting; policy details can change.
- Confirm all product, content, tax, and disclosure requirements against the TikTok source.
- Keep account, business, and payment information accurate and updated.
- Use the Branded Content Toggle when required for branded content.
- Maintain records and evidence showing customer reviews are genuine if you use them.
- Only use TikTok Shop Data for order-related and other permitted purposes in the terms.
- Follow the applicable TikTok Shop policies and guidelines referenced in the terms.
Do not say / show
- Do not say sellers can use TikTok Shop if they are under 18.
- Do not say sellers may market to users by direct messages using TikTok Shop Data.
- Do not say sellers can list illegal, counterfeit, or infringing goods.
- Do not say TikTok is responsible for seller-buyer contract disputes or creator agreements.
- Do not say customer reviews can be edited, deleted, or solicited without restrictions.
- Do not say payments are guaranteed or cannot be frozen, delayed, withheld, or offset.
- Do not say the seller may ignore referenced TikTok policies because only the terms matter.
Violation risks
- Account suspension, disabling, or termination.
- Removal of content, listings, promotions, or transactions.
- Frozen, delayed, withheld, or offset payments.
- Termination for AML or sanctions issues.
- Liability for unauthorized data use, disclosures, or security failures.
- Indemnity obligations for certain claims, losses, or breaches.
Who it affects
- US sellers using TikTok Shop or other Commerce Products.
- Entities or individuals acting on behalf of a business seller.
- Creators and other third parties contracted by sellers.
- Authorized Users and API users acting for the seller.
- Sellers using third-party payment providers or logistics services.
Source notes
- This summary is based only on the provided source text; verify against the TikTok source before acting.
- Several obligations reference other TikTok policies and appendices; review those documents directly for full requirements.
- The source text is truncated at the end of Appendix 3, so API-related terms may not be complete here.
Confidence: high · Model: gpt-5.4-mini · Prompt: creator-policy-summary-v1