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TikTok Shop violations, one notice at a time.

Plain guides to TikTok Shop violations: what each notice means, whether to appeal, and what evidence has worked, from our case data.

TikTok Shop "Risky Behavior" violation for creatorsWhat TikTok means by "Risky Behavior" on a creator account, why the appeal so often fails, and the order of steps that has worked for the few who got it lifted.
"Association with previously revoked accounts" on TikTok ShopWhy TikTok deactivates a creator account "as a precautionary safety measure" when it thinks you're linked to a banned account, and how one creator got that decision withdrawn.
"Suspicious or unusual activity between your shop and others" (TikTok Shop)The seller notice that freezes withdrawals for about 60 days and asks for "additional information." What TikTok wants to see, and why most second appeals fail on paperwork that doesn't match.
TikTok Shop "illegitimate customers" and unusual order activityThe seller violation that deactivates your shop if you don't appeal within 26 days. What triggers it, what goes in the order spreadsheet, and the third-appeal route sellers have used.
TikTok Shop misleading claims and "exaggerating product functionality"The most winnable creator violation in our data. How to tell a real claims problem from a filter misreading your words, and how to word the appeal around what you actually said.
TikTok Shop misleading price violationWhy price violations almost never win on appeal, what TikTok's price rules actually say, and the few cases where an appeal is worth filing.
TikTok Shop unoriginal content violation (and "low quality" patterns)Unoriginal and reproduced content flags, the four-photo proof TikTok asks for when the footage is yours, the authorization tool when it isn't, and the repetitive-video risk behind the newest account removals.
Counterfeit or IP violation when you resell real products (TikTok Shop)Resellers of genuine branded goods keep getting counterfeit and IP flags. Why receipts alone often fail, and the brand-statement route that got one Pokemon reseller's violation removed by hand.
TikTok Shop "products significantly not as described" (fair trading)A fair trading violation that can revoke itself. How the 30-day daily re-evaluation works, when appealing is still worth it, and the complaint-rate chain that leads here.
TikTok Shop "Unpaid Postage Order" violationThe shipping violation support says can't be appealed. What it usually means (the carrier charged extra postage), what it costs, and how to stop the next one.
TikTok Shop inaccurate or invalid tracking violationWhy tracking violations hit sellers who really did ship, the sync problems behind most of them, and what evidence support will and won't accept.
TikTok Shop "Unable to verify business or individual"Identity and business verification failures on TikTok Shop come down to documents that don't match each other. How to line them up before you spend one of your two attempts.
TikTok Shop product quality "pending freeze"Why a product with good reviews can still get frozen for quality, how long the freezes run, and what the appeal form accepts.
TikTok Shop gambling violation for card breaks and LIVE gamesCard breakers and LIVE sellers are losing shops over chance-based formats. What TikTok's gambling rules ban, the November 3 update sellers reported, and what still works.
TikTok Shop "Low Quality AIGC" and AI-generated content violationsWhat TikTok requires when you use AI in Shop videos, why fully AI-made videos keep getting restricted, and how to appeal when a real video is flagged as AI.
Words and phrases that get TikTok Shop videos flaggedThe words, numbers and visuals creators have actually been flagged for on TikTok Shop, collected from thousands of creator posts, with safer ways to say the same thing.
TikTok Shop violation points and your Creator Health RatingHow TikTok Shop's creator points work, when they reset, how to earn them back with orders and the policy quiz, and what happens at 150, 100 and 50.
TikTok Shop Promotion Performance Score (PPS) for affiliatesWhat the Promotion Performance Score measures, the 3.0 and 3.5 lines that cost affiliates campaigns and categories, and the field-tested reasons scores drop.
TikTok Shop appeal denied? What you can still doOfficially, creators get one appeal per violation. In practice, denied cases get overturned through support tickets, quizzes and brand routes. Here's the order that has worked.
What you can and can't say about supplements and health products on TikTok ShopWhere TikTok draws the line on supplement and wellness claims, which supplement types are banned outright, and how creators keep videos compliant without sounding like a legal notice.
Before-and-after videos and disclaimers on TikTok ShopWhen TikTok Shop allows before-and-after content, the exact disclaimer wording it accepts, why the beauty filter gets creators flagged, and the conflict between TikTok's own guides.
TikTok Shop LIVE violations: pre-recorded, faceless and still-frame flagsWhy LIVEs get cut for "pre-recorded" or non-engaging content, how TikTok's three warning levels work, and the setup proof that wins these appeals more often than almost anything else.
TikTok Shop scams aimed at creators and affiliatesThe scams we see aimed at TikTok Shop creators most often, from fake violation emails to paid unban offers and bought accounts, and how to tell them from the real thing.
How to read a TikTok Shop violation noticeWhere to find the full violation ticket, which lines actually matter, and how to tell a one-video penalty from an account-level one before you panic.
Should I delete a TikTok Shop video that got a violation?Short answer, no. Why deleting a flagged video usually makes things worse, and what to do with it while you appeal.
Why did TikTok remove the product link from my video?A product link can vanish from a video for 4 different reasons, and only one of them is a violation. How to tell which one happened to you.
Views dropped after a TikTok Shop violation. Am I shadowbanned?"Shadowban" isn't an official TikTok term, but reach really can drop. The 3 places to check, and what each one means for how long it lasts.
How long does a TikTok Shop appeal take?TikTok says 7 business days. In practice some come back in seconds and some take weeks. What each timing usually means and when to follow up.
How to appeal a TikTok Shop violation, step by stepWhere the appeal button is, what the form accepts, and how to write a short appeal that answers the reason TikTok gave.
How to contact TikTok Shop support about a violationThe support ticket path that has the best record after a denied appeal, what to write in it, and the channels that don't help.
How many violations before a TikTok Shop ban?There's no single number. The 3 tripwires that actually remove e-commerce access, and the difference between losing Shop and losing your whole TikTok account.
Got a TikTok Shop violation for no reason?Most "no reason" violations have a reason, just not a good one. How automated review misreads videos, how to find the exact trigger, and when the appeal is strong.
Can I repost a TikTok Shop video after a violation?Why reposting a flagged video, even edited, often earns a second violation, and the safer way to keep a video idea that worked.
TikTok Shop "still frame" and low-quality content violationsWhy videos built from photos, screenshots or a static opening get flagged as still frames, the appeal evidence that has worked, and how to film so it doesn't happen.
TikTok Shop "wrong product" or irrelevant product violationHow TikTok decides a video shows a different product than the one linked, why leftover and auto-added tags cause many of these, and what wins the appeal.
TikTok Shop commission frozen or withheld? What to doWhy commission gets frozen, the 30-day appeal deadline that decides whether you keep it, and the verification holds that look like violations but aren't.
How to use TikTok's Video Pre-Check toolWhat TikTok's pre-check actually scans, how many checks you get, why passing doesn't protect you, and how to fit it into posting without slowing down.
Stitch and Duet on TikTok Shop: what's allowedWhen stitching or dueting another video is fine on a shoppable post, why off-platform "duets" get flagged as unoriginal, and how to use brand footage safely.
How to disclose free products and paid posts on TikTok ShopWhen you have to say a product was free, why the toggle alone isn't enough, and the exact places your disclosure has to appear.
TikTok Shop giveaway rules for creators and LIVE sellersThe only giveaway format TikTok Shop allows, the free-entry rule people miss, the prizes that are banned, and why "buy anything to enter" reads as gambling.
Can you have more than one TikTok Shop creator account?Why "backup accounts" are one of the riskiest ideas in TikTok Shop, how TikTok links accounts, and what to do instead if you want a second niche.
How to write a TikTok Shop video script that won't get flaggedA simple 4-part structure for shoppable videos, the lines that cause most violations, and safer ways to say the same thing without sounding bland.
How to become a TikTok Shop affiliateThe requirements to join TikTok Shop as a creator in the US, the exact steps in the app, and the 3 things to set up before your first sale.
The TikTok Shop Pilot Program for new creatorsWhy new creators can only post a few shoppable videos, the limits that apply under 5,000 followers, and the two ways to graduate early or on time.
How to request free samples on TikTok Shop (and why they get denied)The steps to request a free sample, the 14-day posting rule, how your sample limit and sample score work, and what to do when requests expire or get denied.
How to add products to your TikTok Shop showcaseThe ways to add products to your showcase, the weekly check that prevents bad links, collections, and the 30-day commission protection most creators don't know about.
When do TikTok Shop creators get paid?How long commission takes to settle, the verification and tax steps that hold money back, and how to set up withdrawals.
Made a TikTok Shop sale but got no commission? Here's whyThe usual reasons a sale shows no commission, from returns and unsettled orders to buying through your own link, and how to check which one applies.
TikTok Spark codes for TikTok Shop creators, explainedWhat a Spark code is, how to create one, what brands do with it, and why authorizing a video makes it eligible for GMV Max ads.

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