“LinkedIn does not tolerate discrimination based on personal attributes such as age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion, ethnicity, race, color, national origin or sexual orientation.”
This analysis describes what LinkedIn's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
This prohibition applies to advertising conduct on LinkedIn's platform, meaning ads that discriminate on any of the listed attributes are not permitted.
Interpretive note: The clause uses 'does not tolerate' rather than an explicit prohibition or enforcement mechanism, leaving the specific consequences of non-compliance unstated. The listed attributes are introduced with 'such as', indicating the list may not be exhaustive.
Advertisers are prohibited from running ads that discriminate on the basis of the listed personal attributes.
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"LinkedIn does not tolerate discrimination based on personal attributes such as age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion, ethnicity, race, color, national origin or sexual orientation.Excerpt from LinkedIn's Advertising Policies
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This prohibition applies to advertising conduct on LinkedIn's platform, meaning ads that discriminate on any of the listed attributes are not permitted.
Advertisers are prohibited from running ads that discriminate on the basis of the listed personal attributes.
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