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Blacklisted Phrase
Cheat Sheet
Every phrase that gets TikTok Shop and Amazon affiliate accounts flagged — with the exact safe swap. 8 categories, 30+ phrases.
TikTok ShopAmazon AssociatesFTC 16 CFR 255YouTube Shorts
⚠ Repeat the same violation 6 times in 90 days and e-commerce permissions are removed. "Clinically proven" + "guaranteed results" + no #ad = 7 pts in one video — more than half a ban. Points accumulate across posts.
💊3 pts
Health & Medical Claims
✕clinically proven to…
✓formulated to support…
✕cures / treats / eliminates [condition]
✓may help support healthy…
✕FDA approved
✓manufactured in an FDA-registered facility
✕reverses aging / hair loss
✓visibly supports / helps reduce the appearance of
📈2–3 pts
Result Guarantees
✕guaranteed results
✓results that speak for themselves*
✕I lost X lbs in X weeks
✓part of my routine — I've noticed a difference*
✕works for everyone / every time
✓works great for me — results vary
✕before/after comparisons
✓show product in use, not transformation
🏥3 pts
False Certifications
✕FDA approved
✓manufactured in an FDA-registered facility
✕doctor recommended (no endorsement)
✓developed with health professionals
✕hospital-grade / pharmaceutical-grade
✓professional-quality / premium-grade
✕dermatologist tested (no citation)
✓dermatologist tested* (cite in caption)
⏰2 pts
Urgency & Scarcity
✕before TikTok takes this down
✓while supplies last
✕only X left (unverified)
✓only X left (only if verifiably true)
✕secret they don't want you to know
✓the ingredient most people overlook
✕going viral — grab it now
✓trending right now
⭐2 pts
Fake Social Proof
✕millions of happy customers
✓thousands of verified reviews
✕the #1 supplement in America
✓#1 in [Amazon category] (link category)
✕X% of users saw results (no source)
✓in a study of X participants, Y% reported…
✕everyone is talking about this
✓here's why I've been using this
🏷️CRITICAL
Missing FTC Disclosures
✕paid collab — no #ad in caption
✓#ad or #sponsored in FIRST line of caption
✕#gifted buried in hashtag list
✓"This video is sponsored by [brand]"
✕Amazon affiliate link — no disclosure
✓"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases"
✕"partner" without sponsorship disclosure
✓"I'm a paid partner of [brand]"
💰3 pts
Income Claims
✕I make $X/day with this
✓here's how I approach this (no dollar figure)
✕quit your job with this
✓a side income stream worth exploring
✕passive income guaranteed
✓can generate income with consistent effort
✕financial freedom / retire early
✓build something you love
💲1–2 pts
Price & Comparison Claims
✕cheapest on the market / lowest price
✓great value / priced at $X
✕save 80% (vs. inflated original price)
✓X% off today's retail (verifiable)
✕better than [competitor] (unverified)
✓here's what sets it apart for me
TikTok Violation Points
Prohibited health/medical claim3 pts
False certification (FDA, doctor)3 pts
Income/earnings guarantee3 pts
Unsubstantiated result claim2 pts
Fake scarcity / urgency2 pts
Fabricated social proof2 pts
Missing #ad disclosure1 pt
AIGC content not labelled1 pt
ENFORCEMENT: Creator Health Rating (0–1,000, replaced violation points in 2026). Six repeats of one violation in 90 days removes e-commerce permissions outright.
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