Selling counterfeits, fake IDs or other banned goods
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What triggers it
Trading, marketing or giving access to counterfeit goods, fake currency, forged documents or stolen data, sexual services, engagement services, live or endangered animals and their parts, hate-symbol merchandise, fireworks, pepper spray, hazardous materials, body parts, historical artifacts, restricted medical services or invasive cosmetic procedures.
What TikTok says
“Trade: The sale, purchase, exchange, giveaway, or redirection of goods or services. This includes posting links, sharing contact or location information, or directing people off-platform.”
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How to fix it
Remove the offer, price, link and contact details; sell only allowed goods, through TikTok Shop where available.
Good to know
'1:1 replica' or 'dupe' of branded goods sold as real, fake IDs or diplomas, exotic pet sales, botox or filler offers from non-verified sellers, firework sales. A giveaway counts as trade.
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