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TikTok Shop Violation Points: The Complete Guide
How TikTok Shop violation points work, the categories that trigger them, and how creators can avoid strikes and account bans.
What are TikTok Shop violation points?
TikTok Shop uses a points-based enforcement system. Each policy violation adds points to your seller or affiliate account, and once you cross a threshold, TikTok restricts commissions, hides content, or bans the account outright. Points expire on a rolling window, but repeat offenses stack quickly.
The main categories
- Misleading content: exaggerated claims, fake before/after, medical guarantees.
- Platform circumvention: off-platform links, contact info, or steering buyers off TikTok.
- Prohibited products: weapons, supplements with drug claims, counterfeit goods.
- Intellectual property: unlicensed brand logos, trademarked terms, copyrighted audio.
- Disclosure failures: missing #ad, sponsorship, or FTC affiliate disclosures.
Consequences by point tier
Low-tier violations warn and demote reach. Mid-tier violations pause commissions on the offending video. High-tier violations — false medical claims, counterfeit products — can suspend the entire affiliate account within 24 hours.
How to avoid violation points
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