YouTube Ads · Governance

Policy Drift Analysis Mixed 8 mo

How YouTube Ads's governance documents and clauses have shifted over time, by document, provision, and change direction.

YouTube Ads has made 1 significant policy change since monitoring began in March 2026 (8 mo).
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Documents Affected

YouTube Terms of Service
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This document sets out the rules for using YouTube Ads: you cannot fake engagement metrics, sell unauthorized advertising, or use the Service's content in ways YouTube has not expressly permitted. …
May 5, 2026
YouTube revised its Terms of Service with several operational clarifications. The age-based parental consent requirement changed from a fixed threshold of 'under 18' to a …
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All Changes (1)

May 5, 2026
YouTube revised its Terms of Service with several operational clarifications. The age-based parental consent requirement changed from a fixed threshold of 'under 18' to a jurisdiction-dependent standard of 'considered a …
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