{"id":26611,"date":"2022-07-21T08:42:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=26611"},"modified":"2022-07-21T08:42:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:42:12","slug":"what-ads-are-not-allowed-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-are-not-allowed-on-facebook","title":{"rendered":"What Ads Are Not Allowed on Facebook?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a15086f65f28\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a15086f65f28\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a15086f65f28\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-are-not-allowed-on-facebook\/#What_Ads_Are_Not_Allowed_on_Facebook\" title=\"What Ads Are Not Allowed on Facebook?\">What Ads Are Not Allowed on Facebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-are-not-allowed-on-facebook\/#Misleading_claims\" title=\"Misleading claims\">Misleading claims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-are-not-allowed-on-facebook\/#Images_that_portray_non-existent_functionality\" title=\"Images that portray non-existent functionality\">Images that portray non-existent functionality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-are-not-allowed-on-facebook\/#Images_with_women_in_a_bikini\" title=\"Images with women in a bikini\">Images with women in a bikini<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-are-not-allowed-on-facebook\/#Controversial_products\" title=\"Controversial products\">Controversial products<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Ads_Are_Not_Allowed_on_Facebook\"><\/span>What Ads Are Not Allowed on Facebook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>There are some common rules that apply to ads on Facebook. These ads must not violate any intellectual property, portray a non-existent product or service, or contain images of women in bikinis. These rules apply to all advertisers, regardless of type or size of business. Here are some of the most common violations:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misleading_claims\"><\/span>Misleading claims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The company is now taking action against misleading health claims on its website. It will move these posts down the News Feed and restrict the reach of sponsored ads. However, if the post is not taken down or deleted, it will still be seen by people. It is unclear how long the new policy will last. Facebook has a few other steps to take. For now, it is encouraging users to be careful when they post information on the platform.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook is launching its own platform for scientists to discuss issues and products. It has recently changed its name to Meta. It has yet to publish a policy specifically dealing with climate misinformation. However, Alphabet&#8217;s Google recently said it would no longer accept ads denying the scientific consensus on climate change. Despite the fact that Facebook has yet to take action, users can still find misinformation about the company on its site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Images_that_portray_non-existent_functionality\"><\/span>Images that portray non-existent functionality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an account on Facebook, you must abide by their advertising policy. Facebook prohibits advertisements that portray non-existent functionality. These ads often resemble the actual features of the platform. In order to avoid this, you should be careful with the content you post. Facebook does not permit ads that contain a logo, icon, alert notification graphics, or more than 20% text. Images that portray non-existent functionality are also not allowed to use any images that depict a product or service that is not available.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to use Facebook for your marketing campaigns, make sure your images are of high quality. You should also try to avoid images that include a lot of text. These look cluttered and never performed well. Because of this, Facebook banned ads with a lot of text. Facebook also does not allow ads with images that portray pornography or any illegal activity. Lastly, images with non-existent functionality are not allowed on Facebook.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Images_with_women_in_a_bikini\"><\/span>Images with women in a bikini<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recent days, a photo of a woman in a bikini has been shared on Facebook almost 50 thousand times. This provocative image has captivated both men and women online. The creator of the photo, Jessamy Gleeson, is a fashion reporter, author, and event planner. She has responded to a lot of comments from those who have expressed their outrage and disappointment over this issue.<\/p>\n<p>The Facebook policy is intended to block advertising images that portray women in a bikini in a negative way. It aims to restrict content that promotes unhealthy body weight and sex. However, images promoting body positivity are allowed on the site. Facebook has apologised for its decision, which it defended by saying it processes millions of images every week. The photo&#8217;s rejection is an example of how these policies can work in practice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controversial_products\"><\/span>Controversial products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What products are not allowed on Facebook ads? Advertising for illicit substances such as marijuana is against Facebook&#8217;s terms of service. Although recreational drugs are legal in several states, Facebook&#8217;s policies prohibit advertisements for them. This is not to say that advertisements for other illicit substances are prohibited. However, advertisements for marijuana and smoking accessories are generally prohibited on Facebook. Even though cannabis is legal in many states, ads for marijuana and smoking accessories are prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, it is not permitted to advertise for adult dating services or for live animals. However, advertisements for animal cages and other items are allowed. In addition, Facebook also bans ads for violent or hateful products, as well as slogans associated with extreme ideologies and holocaust denial. 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