Content that makes misleading, deceptive, or unrealistic claims, unreliable or harmful claims, or enables dishonest behavior. This includes things like make-money-fast schemes, chain letters, or pyramid schemes, or products or services that help users mislead others or gain unauthorized access to systems, devices, or property.
Ads cannot include:
- : Ads for products or services that attempt to "scam" users, fail to disclose the full payment model or cost, charge users without their knowledge or consent, or are difficult to cancel or return.
- Fraudulent or Deceptive Solicitations: Ads that deceive users into giving up money or personal data through tactics like phishing, investment scams, or other dishonest practices aimed at tricking or exploiting users; make or promote unreliable or harmful claims; or promote content, products, or services using false, dishonest, or deceptive claims.
- Misleading Ad Designs: Ads that obscure their promotional nature, such as those imitating system notifications or including fake interactive elements like overlaid non-functional close buttons.
- Unrealistic or Exaggerated Claims: Ads that make unsubstantiated promises, such as claims of extraordinary financial returns, the ability to earn real money in properties that do not have that capability, miracle cures for health conditions.
- Misleading Health Claims: Ads may not make medical claims or claims that could be interpreted as medical (e.g., “playing this game treats a medical condition”), or otherwise state or imply that the product may diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any particular disease(s), absent the necessary authorizations under applicable laws.
Ads can include:
- The general suggestion that the use of the product(s) may improve mental clarity or sharpness or have similar effects (e.g., “playing this game may help improve your vocabulary and train your brain”).