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Creator Enforcement Policy

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TikTok Shop can enforce against creators who break policies, manipulate features, or miss performance standards. Actions can range from warnings and content removal to limits, payment freezes, commission withholding, or removal from TikTok Shop. Creators can usually appeal within 30 days, but milestone enforcement actions cannot be appealed.

Key points

  • Violations can trigger warnings, limits, takedowns, or account-level actions.
  • Severe violations may lead to immediate suspensions or removal.
  • Repeated violations can remove e-commerce permissions even if CHR points are acceptable.
  • Creators can appeal most enforcement actions within 30 days.
  • Only 1 appeal is allowed per violation.
  • Approved appeals remove the enforcement action and restore privileges.

Say / show

  • Review the violation reason, action taken, and whether it is temporary or permanent.
  • Check your violation history and CHR regularly.
  • Submit appeals within 30 days and include supporting documents.
  • Follow TikTok Shop policies, Community Guidelines, and CHR requirements.
  • Verify details against the TikTok source before acting.

Do not say / show

  • Do not say all enforcement actions are appealable.
  • Do not say CHR alone protects accounts from repeated-violation enforcement.
  • Do not say deleted or removed shoppable videos stop counting toward posting limits.
  • Do not say appeal submissions guarantee reversal.

Violation risks

  • Shoppable video posting limits
  • Content removal
  • Access restrictions
  • Monetization suspension
  • Feature limitations
  • Account restrictions or removal
  • Freezing payments
  • Removing account information
  • Video, Live, and Product Showcase suspensions
  • Legal action
  • Reporting to authorities
  • Reduced audience reach

Who it affects

  • Creators in the United States
  • Affiliate Creators
  • Creators with Official Accounts tied to a seller shop
  • Creators with Marketing Accounts used for promotion
  • Creators associated with an agency

Source notes

  • Source says to verify against the TikTok Shop policy page before taking action.
  • Appeals are not accepted for milestone enforcement actions.
  • Repeated violations may lead to e-commerce permission removal even if CHR points are acceptable.
  • Some creator and commission effects can also apply when a seller shop is deactivated or OVL reaches 0.

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Readable Policy Copy

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Key Points:
  • This policy explains the enforcement actions TikTok Shop may take if creators violate our policies or fail to meet performance standards.
  • Creators can appeal violations within 30 days. If an appeal is approved, the enforcement action will be removed.
  • Ensure you also follow our Creator Health Rating (CHR) Policy. It explains how points are earned or lost based on content quality and policy compliance.
  • Repeated policy violations may lead to the removal of your e-commerce permissions. This can happen even if your CHR points are within acceptable limits.
This policy applies to creators in the United States and explains how TikTok Shop addresses content and behavior violations. Its purpose is to help maintain a safe and trustworthy experience for both creators and customers. Enforcement actions may be taken when creators fail to meet policy or performance requirements.

When Enforcement May Occur

TikTok Shop may take enforcement action against a creator if they:
  • Violate TikTok Shop’s policies or community guidelines when posting or promoting products
  • Attempt to bypass platform rules or manipulate features. This may include, but is not limited to:
    • Miscategorizing content
    • Engaging in fake engagement
    • Using multiple accounts to avoid enforcement
  • Are involved in severe violations uncovered or reported by public media, user reports, or complaints
  • Engage in illegal behavior that causes or may cause actual damage or adverse effects to TikTok Shop
  • Repeatedly posting content that violates our policies may lead to enforcement actions on your account. This applies to a range of violations, including but not limited to:
    • Misleading Promotions
    • Low Quality Content
    • Weight Management
    • Medical Claims
    • Unoriginal Content
  • Are bound to shops that violate our Content Policies or Community Guidelines
Note:
Enforcement actions may be taken immediately for severe violations. This includes suspensions or the removal of your account from our platform.
  • Accounts that repeatedly violate TikTok Shop policies may be subject to additional enforcement measures. This also applies to accounts demonstrating behaviors that negatively impact user trust, shopping experience, or platform integrity (as determined by TikTok Shop). These measures can include, but are not limited to, posting restrictions, traffic controls, or other account-level actions such as e-commerce (EC) bans.
  • Creators who commit the same policy violation 6 times within a 90-day period may have their e-commerce permissions removed immediately, and their commissions frozen, regardless of their Creator Health Rating (CHR) points.
  • If a seller’s shop is deactivated or the OVL (Order Volume Limit) reaches 0, the e-commerce permissions of its associated creator accounts (Official Accounts, which are directly tied to the seller's shop, and Marketing Accounts, which are used for promotion) may be blocked simultaneously. If the seller’s permissions are restored, the creator accounts’ permissions may be restored accordingly.

What Enforcement Can Look Like

TikTok Shop may take one or more enforcement actions based on how severe and frequent the issue is:
  • Shoppable Video Limits: Creators may have restrictions on the number of shoppable videos they can post and how often they can post shoppable videos.
  • Content Removal: Videos that violate policy may be taken down.
  • Access Restrictions: Creators may lose access to product features (for example, tagging or linking products).
  • Monetization Suspension: Creators may be restricted from earning commissions.
  • Feature Limitations: Additional platform features may be disabled.
  • Account Restrictions or Removal: In serious or repeated cases, creators may be permanently removed from TikTok Shop.
  • Freezing Payments: TikTok Shop may permanently freeze all payments, including deposits and promotional fees.
  • Removing Account Information: TikTok Shop may remove creator account details from the platform.
  • Suspensions on Video, Live, and Product Showcases: Creators may face suspensions on these features.
  • Legal Action: TikTok Shop may initiate legal proceedings in response to violations.
  • Reporting to Authorities: TikTok Shop may report violations to relevant governmental or regulatory authorities.
  • Audience Reach: TikTok Shop may reduce the visibility of the creator’s content across the platform or limit search results to include the creator.

How Creators Are Notified

When enforcement occurs, creators are informed through their TikTok inbox under Monetization. They also receive a weekly reminder to review their personalized Account Health Report. This notice typically includes:
  • The reason for enforcement
  • What action was taken
  • Whether the action is temporary or permanent

Violation Records

You can review your violation history and overall account health on your Creator Health Rating (CHR) page.
  • TikTok Shop violations occur when short videos or LIVEs do not comply with TikTok Shop content policies. These may include:
    • First-time warnings that do not affect your CHR
    • Repeated violations that may lead to
      • Point deductions
      • Milestone enforcement actions (pre-determined consequences for reaching specific violation point thresholds).
      • Account deactivation
  • General violations are related to TikTok’s Community Guidelines. These do not affect your CHR but may result in video removal or account warnings.
Review your violation records regularly. This helps you find areas to improve, take the right actions, and avoid future violations.

Shoppable Video Posting Frequency Limits

Creators who violate our policies may face a limit on the number of shoppable videos they can post. These limits reset according to the timeframe shown in the pop-up window on the Manage Videos page. Creators must comply with our policies to regain full access.
If your account is subject to shoppable content frequency limits, then the following will count towards those limits:
  • Any posted shoppable videos, including those viewable only to you, count towards your limit.
  • Scheduled shoppable videos count towards your limit the moment they are scheduled, not at the time they are scheduled to post.
  • If you delete a posted shoppable video, it is still counted towards your limit.
  • If a shoppable video is removed due to a violation, it still counts towards your limit.
  • If you add a product link to a previously posted video, it becomes a shoppable video and counts towards your limit.
The following will not count towards those limits:
  • Shoppable content that was not successfully published (including those saved, in draft status, or that failed to publish) does not have the posting frequency deducted.
  • Regular short videos with no product link added.

Withholding Creator Commissions

If TikTok Shop determines that a creator has violated our policies, we reserve the right to:
  • Suspend the creator's account
  • Permanently withhold creator commissions
TikTok Shop may permanently withhold commissions if a creator engages in:
  • Deceptive activity
  • Abusive activity
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Illegal activity
Note: To maintain a safe and compliant marketplace, additional security or policy checks may be conducted. During this time, some creators, including those with temporary account restrictions, may be placed under temporary deferred settlement (a delay in receiving payments).
In certain cases, the commission settlement period may be extended from 15-31 days after order delivery. Commissions may also be delayed until any disputes, refunds, or return requests are fully resolved.

Commission Fund Freeze Due to Policy Violations

If a creator violates the Creator Terms of Use, TikTok Shop may freeze the commissions tied to their account. If the creator is associated with an agency, that agency’s commission split may also be blocked during the freeze.
Creators have 30 calendar days from the enforcement date to submit an appeal. This can be seen in the Violations section of the Creator Health Record.
If an appeal is not submitted on time or it gets denied, the frozen commissions may be forfeited.
If the appeal is approved, the freeze may be lifted.
To view the amount deducted, open TikTok Studio > Tools > Monetization > Balance > Earning History. Deducted amounts appear under violation.

Understanding Affiliate Creator Product Eligibility

An Affiliate Creator can promote products in their videos, live streams, or showcases. Their access to certain products depends on their Creator Health Rating (CHR). Creators with low scores may face promotion restrictions. This helps maintain a safe and trustworthy experience for both creators and customers.Some product types also require Affiliate Creators to meet specific eligibility criteria, including but not limited to:If you cannot promote a product, you may not meet the current score or performance thresholds. For more information, see Affiliate Creator Product Selection Policy.

Appeals

Depending on the violation, you may be able to appeal an enforcement action. This can be done through the violation ticket you receive. Appeals are not accepted for milestone enforcement actions.
We investigate the case and take corrective action where applicable.
Appeal rules
  • Only 1 appeal may be submitted per violation.
  • Appeals must be submitted within 30 days of enforcement.
  • If you successfully appeal, any associated enforcement is removed. We also restore your privileges.
  • Decisions made by TikTok Shop are final once the appeal process is complete.
  • Appeals submitted after the 30-day period are not reviewed.
Appeal requirementsYou are responsible for:
  • Collecting and submitting all relevant supporting documents
  • Clearly explaining why the enforcement action was made in error.
  • Providing any additional information requested by TikTok Shop
Submitting an appeal does not guarantee reversal of the enforcement. It does ensure that TikTok Shop conducts a thorough review of your case. We take into account all submitted materials.
Refer to the How to Submit Creator Appeals article for full instructions.

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