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"Certain ad formats are not available for all advertisers until they meet our specific requirements or complete the certification process.Excerpt from Google Ads's Advertising Policies Overview
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The clause states: “Certain ad formats are not available for all advertisers until they meet our specific requirements or complete the certification process.”
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