The policy states a global prohibition on political advertising on the TikTok Ads platform, covering candidate promotion, party advertising, and ballot measure advocacy across all markets.
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This provision categorically excludes political campaign advertising from TikTok's paid advertising products on a global basis. Political organizations and campaign operatives should note that this prohibition applies to all advertising inventory and is not a restricted category subject to authorization.
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The agreement states that TikTok does not permit any paid advertising promoting political candidates, parties, or ballot measures on its platform globally. This applies regardless of jurisdiction or campaign type.
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Political content, including for dissemination in electoral campaigns.
The custom audiences you create must comply with Section 1(h).
"TikTok does not permit advertising that promotes or opposes a candidate for public office, a political party, or a ballot measure. This prohibition applies globally across all TikTok advertising products.Excerpt from TikTok Ads's TikTok Branded Content Policy
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This provision categorically excludes political campaign advertising from TikTok's paid advertising products on a global basis. Political organizations and campaign operatives should note that this prohibition applies to all advertising inventory and is not a restricted category subject to authorization.
The agreement states that TikTok does not permit any paid advertising promoting political candidates, parties, or ballot measures on its platform globally. This applies regardless of jurisdiction or campaign type.
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