Jump scares, crash build-ups or fictional gore
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What triggers it
The build-up to a serious accident or injury even if the injury isn't shown, fictional graphic violence or injury, peaceful deaths or bodies in memorial contexts, or visual/audio effects meant to shock (jump scares).
What TikTok says
“Content that may shock users due to visual and/or audio effects (e.g. jump scare)”
We last checked this against TikTok's page on .
How to fix it
Remove the jump-scare frame and audio spike; cut crash clips well before the impact setup; tone down horror makeup or gore effects.
Good to know
'Fail' clips that end just before a serious crash still count.
Can FYProof spot it?
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Related TikTok rules
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