{"id":13567,"date":"2023-10-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/?p=13567"},"modified":"2023-10-12T13:58:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T05:58:32","slug":"tiktok-shop-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/tiktok-shop-violations\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About TikTok Bans and Violations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TikTok Shop is a popular ecommerce platform now. But sellers don\u2019t just post their products here, they\u2019re also pushed to create content and videos to generate a high engagement rate among their followers. Add to that doing live selling everyday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the hope of giving your customers highly entertaining content, baka di mo namamalayan<\/em> you\u2019re unknowingly violating TikTok\u2019s rules and guidelines. And you can get banned for this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a TikTok Ban?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A TikTok ban is the suspension of an account, either permanently or temporarily, due to a violation of its community guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019ve been banned, you won\u2019t be able to post  a video, send a message, manage your shop and your engagement will drastically fall. This will greatly affect your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a TikTok ban happens for different reasons, and the extent of the offense determines how long your account may be  banned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the types of TikTok bans?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TikTok enforces various levels of penalties for users who violate its community guidelines and terms of service. These penalties can range from temporary restrictions<\/strong> to permanent bans<\/strong>, depending on the severity and frequency of the violations. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Getting slapped with a TikTok Shop violation will greatly affect your sales.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Shadowban<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Also known as a “soft ban,” this is a temporary restriction that limits the visibility of your content. Your videos may not appear on the “For You” page or in search results, reducing your reach and engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shadowbans are often used as a warning for users who have violated guidelines but haven’t committed severe offenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about TikTok Shadowban and How Can You Avoid It<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temporary Suspension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In more serious cases, TikTok might suspend your account temporarily. This means you won’t be able to access your account, post new content, or engage with other users for a specified period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The duration of the suspension can vary based on the severity of the violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permanent Ban<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For severe or repeated violations of TikTok’s guidelines, your account could be permanently banned. You’ll lose access to your account, and your content will be removed from the platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permanent bans are typically reserved for serious offenses like hate speech, harassment, or illegal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content Removal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TikTok might remove specific content that violates its guidelines without necessarily banning the entire account. This could be due to violations like nudity, hate speech, or dangerous activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limited Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, TikTok might restrict certain features for users who have violated guidelines. For example, you might not be able to live stream, use certain filters, or participate in challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 TikTok Shop violations that could get you banned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you run a  TikTok shop, you should check on the specific guidelines for TikTok sellers. Carefully following the rules will not only prevent a ban, you can also be sure you\u2019re creating the right content to engage your audience and increase your sales.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Learn TikTok’s rules by heart to avoid getting banned for violations.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

These are the activities you should never do in your TikTok Shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. TikTok Shop gambling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TikTok categorizes gambling-related activities as selling items through games or other methods like raffles and lucky draws. Customers may not know the specifics such as the quality, quantity, value and type of products they’re buying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This restriction covers various features including shop windows, video content, and live streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Selling prohibited products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All products displayed on TikTok shops must comply with local laws and regulations. TikTok enforces strict rules regarding sale of prohibited products to ensure a safe and positive environment for its users. Some prohibited products include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n