⚖️ Compliance Mastery
- • Platform policy understanding
- • Violation prevention strategies
- • Appeal process navigation
- • Account protection methods
- • Compliance monitoring
Why Compliance Matters
💰 Cost of Non-Compliance
Average loss from account suspension
Ads rejected due to policy violations
Days for account restoration
Facebook/Meta Advertising Policies
📘 Core Policy Areas
Prohibited Content
- • Illegal products or services
- • Discriminatory practices
- • Misleading claims
- • Adult content
Restricted Content
- • Alcohol and tobacco
- • Dating services
- • Financial services
- • Healthcare products
Text Overlay Guidelines
📝 Text Overlay Rules
✅ Acceptable (0-20% text)
Minimal text overlay, focus on visual elements, product-centric images
⚠️ Limited Reach (20-50% text)
Moderate text overlay, reduced distribution, higher costs
❌ Rejected (> 50% text)
Excessive text overlay, ad rejection, policy violation
Image Content Guidelines
✅ Allowed Content
Product Images
Clear, high-quality product photos
Lifestyle Shots
Products in real-world contexts
Brand Imagery
Logo, brand colors, consistent styling
❌ Prohibited Content
Shocking Images
Violence, gore, disturbing content
Misleading Claims
Before/after without disclaimers
Copyright Violations
Unauthorized use of images/logos
Landing Page Compliance
🌐 Landing Page Requirements
Essential Elements
- • Clear privacy policy
- • Terms of service
- • Contact information
- • Accurate product descriptions
User Experience
- • Fast loading times (<3 seconds)
- • Mobile-responsive design
- • Clear navigation
- • Secure checkout process
Industry-Specific Restrictions
💊 Healthcare & Supplements
Require disclaimers, cannot make medical claims, need proper certifications
💰 Financial Services
Must include risk disclosures, comply with local regulations, avoid guaranteed returns
🍷 Alcohol & Tobacco
Age restrictions, geographic limitations, platform-specific rules
Common Policy Violations
⚠️ Top Violation Reasons
Excessive Text Overlay
More than 20% of image covered by text
Misleading Claims
Unrealistic promises or false advertising
Poor Landing Page
Missing policies, slow loading, poor UX
Targeting Violations
Discriminatory targeting or restricted audiences
Compliance Checklist
📋 Pre-Launch Checklist
🔍 Ongoing Monitoring
Appeal Process & Recovery
📝 Appeal Strategy
Document violations, provide evidence, submit detailed appeals with policy references
⏱️ Response Times
Ad appeals: 24-48 hours, Account appeals: 1-2 weeks, Complex cases: 2-4 weeks
🔄 Prevention Measures
Multiple ad accounts, backup payment methods, compliance documentation
Platform-Specific Differences
🌐 Policy Variations
| Platform | Text Limit | Review Time | Appeal Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% rule | 24 hours | Automated + Manual | |
| Same as FB | 24 hours | Same as FB | |
| TikTok | No strict limit | 2-4 hours | Manual review |
| Professional focus | 24-48 hours | Business support |
Compliance Tools & Resources
🛠️ Compliance Tools
• Facebook Text Overlay Tool
• Policy violation checkers
• Landing page analyzers
• Compliance monitoring software
📚 Learning Resources
• Platform policy centers
• Compliance webinars
• Industry forums
• Legal consultation
Best Practices for Compliance
📖 Stay Updated
Subscribe to platform policy updates, join advertiser communities, follow official channels
🧪 Test Conservatively
Start with clearly compliant ads, gradually test boundaries, document what works
📋 Document Everything
Keep records of approvals, violations, appeals, and policy interpretations
Ensure Compliance Success
PrintAd includes built-in compliance checking, policy monitoring, and automated violation prevention to keep your campaigns running smoothly and accounts protected.
Start Compliant CampaignsConclusion
Advertising compliance is crucial for long-term success with static ads. By understanding platform policies, implementing proper checks, and maintaining ongoing monitoring, you can avoid costly violations and account suspensions while maximizing your advertising potential.