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The organizational disclosure requirement is a prerequisite to placing the disclaimer, meaning political ads cannot carry a 'Paid for by' disclosure without the advertiser first supplying this information to Meta.
Interpretive note: This clause overlaps substantially with id 63830; the primary distinction is that this excerpt isolates the organizational information requirement tied to the disclaimer, while id 63830 also encompasses identity confirmation.
Readers who see a 'Paid for by' disclaimer on a political ad can expect that the advertiser has provided organizational information to Meta.
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you must either include the following disclaimer adjacent to the pricing or availability information..."Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change."
All requests for information or documents related to potential, anticipated, or current legal proceedings, investigations, or disputes must be made using the appropriate level of legal process.
to notify the Disclosing Party promptly and in writing of the circumstances surrounding any suspected possession, use or knowledge of the Confidential Information
"provide more information about their organization to place "Paid for by" disclaimers on adsExcerpt from Meta's Special Ad Category Requirements
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The organizational disclosure requirement is a prerequisite to placing the disclaimer, meaning political ads cannot carry a 'Paid for by' disclosure without the advertiser first supplying this information to Meta.
Readers who see a 'Paid for by' disclaimer on a political ad can expect that the advertiser has provided organizational information to Meta.
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