The policy requires advertisers in specified regulated categories to obtain prior written approval from TikTok before launching campaigns, with eligibility and approval criteria varying by category and jurisdiction.
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This provision creates an operational dependency on TikTok's internal approval process for advertisers in regulated industries, directly affecting campaign launch timelines. Campaigns submitted without prior approval in restricted categories are subject to rejection, and the policy establishes this as a condition of platform access rather than a procedural recommendation.
Interpretive note: The policy does not specify the timeline for TikTok's pre-approval review process or the documentation required for each restricted category, creating operational uncertainty for campaign planning.
The agreement requires advertisers in categories including alcohol, financial services, gambling, and healthcare to obtain prior written approval before running any campaigns. Under this clause, campaigns submitted without approval in restricted categories may be rejected without regard to the content of the individual ad creative.
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"Certain product and service categories are restricted and may only be advertised with prior written approval from TikTok. These include but are not limited to: alcohol, financial services and products, gambling and gaming, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and political advertising.Excerpt from TikTok Ads's TikTok Industry-Specific Ad Policies
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This provision creates an operational dependency on TikTok's internal approval process for advertisers in regulated industries, directly affecting campaign launch timelines. Campaigns submitted without prior approval in restricted categories are subject to rejection, and the policy establishes this as a condition of platform access rather than a procedural recommendation.
The agreement requires advertisers in categories including alcohol, financial services, gambling, and healthcare to obtain prior written approval before running any campaigns. Under this clause, campaigns submitted without approval in restricted categories may be rejected without regard to the content of the individual ad creative.
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