Prohibited Content: Misleading or Deceptive Content

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Prohibited Content Category: 
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.

Additional Guidelines: 

Content cannot include:

  • Misleading, Deceptive, or Fraudulent Claims or Practices: Content that misrepresents or conceals information about the content or publisher; makes or promotes unreliable or harmful claims; entices users to engage with content under false or unclear pretenses, or promotes content, products, or services using false, dishonest, or deceptive claims.
  • Scams or Other Unacceptable Business Practices: Content that attempts to scam users, including by concealing, misstating, or failing to disclose information about the business, product, or service.
  • Dishonest Pricing Practices: Content that promotes products or services as free when they require payment, deceptively suggests that certain sales or promotions may be time limited when in fact they continue for significant periods of time, charges users without their knowledge or consent, or creates unnecessary hurdles for cancellation or returns.
  • Deceptive or Misleading Designs or Elements: Content that includes content, experiences, designs, elements, or behavior that could be deceptive or misleading.  
  • Inconsistent Information: Content that includes inconsistent information or does not include key information like product descriptions, disclaimers, or terms and conditions.
  • Misinformation: Content that features inaccurate, misleading, or false information that may cause significant harm to individuals or society.