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The existence of age-specific restrictions for under-18 users means advertisers must ensure their targeting and content comply with protections for minors.
Interpretive note: The excerpt is a section heading only — 'About TikTok advertising restrictions for people under the age of 18' — with no substantive clause text provided. The nature, scope, and specific requirements of the restrictions cannot be stated. Confidence is low because no operative language is available.
Advertisers on TikTok Ads are subject to restrictions when their ads involve or target people under the age of 18.
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The existence of age-specific restrictions for under-18 users means advertisers must ensure their targeting and content comply with protections for minors.
Advertisers on TikTok Ads are subject to restrictions when their ads involve or target people under the age of 18.
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