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We don't allow Content that includes negative comments about identifiable individuals outside of this group.
User Content may not: be unlawful, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, indecent, lewd, suggestive, harassing, threatening, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, inflammatory or fraudulent
Promotions cannot be sweepstakes, trade-in offers, or advertise discounts on free products
"Promotions containing violent language, gruesome or disgusting imagery, or graphic images or accounts of physical trauma.Excerpt from Google Ads's Prohibited Content Policy
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The clause states: “Promotions containing violent language, gruesome or disgusting imagery, or graphic images or accounts of physical trauma.”
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