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Order Volume Limit (OVL) Requirements

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TikTok Shop can cap how many orders a shop can receive per day through an Order Volume Limit (OVL). Shops can check the limit in Seller Center, and limits may be applied for probation or violations. Sellers should keep performance strong and follow the appeal process if a violation is involved.

Key points

  • OVL caps daily orders for a shop.
  • When the limit is reached, products show as out of stock and no more orders can be received until the next day.
  • Check OVL in Seller Center on the Probation Program page or the Manage Orders tab.
  • OVLs may be applied because of Shop Probation Program status or shop violations.
  • If a violation caused the OVL, a violation ticket appears in Seller Center > Shop Health > Violation Records.
  • Lower OVLs can override higher ones if a new violation sets a smaller limit.
  • Sellers can improve or remove OVLs by maintaining compliance and strong performance over time.
  • Enforcement actions may include point deductions, listing removal, revoking selling access, or customer refunds.
  • Appeals for violations use the standard Seller Center violation appeal flow.

Say / show

  • Check Seller Center > Probation Program Page for current status, order volume, and tasks.
  • Use Seller Center > Orders > Manage Orders to review the OVL banner.
  • Complete probation tasks to increase the order limit if you are in probation.
  • Monitor Seller Center > Shop Health for violations.
  • Use Seller Center > Shop Health > Violation Records > View details > Appeal to appeal a violation.
  • Keep shop information accurate, ship on time with valid tracking, and reply quickly to customers.
  • Reduce cancellations and returns, and avoid frequent price or listing changes.
  • Verify the current TikTok source before taking action.

Do not say / show

  • Do not claim OVL applies only to certain seller types; the source says it applies to all sellers in the US.
  • Do not say an OVL can be removed instantly; the source says limits are adjusted over time with performance and compliance.
  • Do not invent a specific appeal deadline or review timeline; none is provided in the source.
  • Do not claim every enforcement action is guaranteed; the source says TikTok Shop may take action at its sole discretion.

Violation risks

  • Reaching the daily OVL can stop additional orders until reset the next day.
  • Violations may lower the order limit.
  • Enforcement actions may deduct points, remove listings, revoke product-selling access, or issue customer refunds.
  • Poor performance or noncompliance may prevent increases in OVL.

Who it affects

  • All sellers on TikTok Shop in the US.
  • Shops in the Shop Probation Program.
  • Shops with policy or other violations.
  • Sellers whose OVL is shown in Seller Center or on the Manage Orders page.

Source notes

  • This summary is based only on the provided TikTok source text.
  • Always verify against the TikTok source page and Seller Center before acting, since TikTok can update policy details.
  • The source references the Seller Enforcement Policy and Appeals section, but their full terms are not included here.

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Key Points:
  • Order Volume Limit (OVL) caps the number of orders a shop can receive per day.
  • You can check your OVL in Seller Center on the Manage Orders page.
  • OVLs may be applied for reasons such as probation periods or policy violations.
This document outlines what an Order Volume Limit (OVL) is, how to check it, and why this limit may be applied to your shop. This policy applies to all sellers on TikTok Shop in the US. Order Volume Limits are also subject to our Seller Enforcement Policy. You must comply with both this document and the Seller Enforcement Policy.

Order Volume Limit (OVL)

Purpose: By capping daily order limits, TikTok Shop helps ensure that you can manage your order fulfillment effectively. An Order Volume Limit (OVL) restricts the total number of orders a shop can receive in a single day. Upon reaching an OVL, products will appear as "out-of-stock" to customers. The shop will not be able to receive additional orders until the order limit is reset the next day.

Checking Your OVL

From Seller Center, click on the Probation Program Page to find out your current status, order volume, and tasks associated with increasing your order limit.
Please note: The Order Volume Tracker displays both the daily order limit and remaining orders.
Once you have logged in to Seller Center, you can also visit the Orders page and click on the Manage Orders tab to review your OVL banner.

Requirements

Reasons for Applying an OVL

You may receive an Order Volume Limit (OVL) due to the following reasons:
  1. Probation Program
    1. All shops in the Shop Probation Program are subject to daily order volume limits.
    2. You can increase the order limit by completing probation tasks.
    3. Visit the Probation Program Page to find out your current status, order volume and tasks.
  2. Violations
    1. Shop violations may impact your order limit.
    2. Check the Seller Center Shop Health to monitor any violations. To submit an appeal for a violation, please follow the standard violation appeal process. The steps are: Seller Center > Shop Health page > Violation Records > View details > Appeal

Notification of an OVL

If your shop receives an OVL due to a violation, a violation ticket will appear in Seller Center > Shop Health > Violation Records.Please note: You may be in probation with an OVL of 200. If you later receive a violation that sets the OVL to 10, the lower limit of OVL 10 will take effect.
If your OVL is applied due to the Shop Probation Program or other special circumstances, you will see it reflected on your Homepage or in the Manage Orders tab. Your OVL will also display on the banner in the Manage Orders page.

Increasing Your Daily Order Limit

To increase or remove your daily order limit, maintain strong performance and compliance over time. Sellers who have graduated from the Probation Program and maintain a healthy account status are not subject to an Order Volume Limit.
If you are in the Probation Program:Refer to our Shop Probation Program guide to learn more about graduating from probation and increasing your OVL.
Best Practices to Improve Your OVL:
  • Register your shop with valid and accurate information
  • Use clear product titles and images
  • Ship orders on time with valid tracking number
  • Provide quick and helpful replies to customers
  • Reduce order cancellations and returns
  • Avoid frequent price or product listing changes
  • Follow platform rules and keep your account healthy
TikTok Shop regularly reviews your performance and adjusts order limits based on recent activity. Consistent adherence to best practices may result in an increased order limit over time.

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

We regularly review your shop’s compliance with this document and our Seller Enforcement Policy. If any violations are identified, TikTok Shop may take enforcement action at our sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Deducting points from your account health
  • Removing product listings
  • Revoking your access to offer products for sale
  • Issuing refunds to customers
For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. If you would like to appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section for guidance.

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