News DeskDubai, UAE – TikTok, the leading platform for short-form mobile videos, has announced significant updates to its Community Guidelines and the introduction of new features aimed at enhancing transparency and helping creators understand the platform’s policies and their account status.
The updated Community Guidelines, which will take effect next month, provide more detailed explanations and refined definitions of TikTok’s policies, including those related to hate speech and health misinformation. The platform has also expanded guidelines on how features like Search, LIVE, and the For You feed are moderated.
In a move to improve the For You eligibility standards, TikTok is revising their criteria. Accounts that repeatedly post content that violates these standards may temporarily become ineligible for recommendation, making their content less discoverable in searches. Creators whose accounts have been restricted will receive notifications about this restriction and will have the opportunity to appeal.
To empower creators with knowledge and tools, TikTok is introducing a warning strike for first-time violations of the Community Guidelines. This warning will not count toward the account’s strike tally, but future violations will. Creators will be notified about the specific rule they’ve broken and will have the opportunity to appeal if they believe a mistake has been made. However, zero-tolerance policies, such as incitement to violence, will result in immediate bans without warnings.
In addition, TikTok is launching a new ‘Account Check’ tool that allows creators to review their last 30 posts and overall account status. This feature will help creators assess their standing on the platform and inform them of any restricted access to features due to violations. It builds on the existing “Account status” page, enabling creators to better understand how their content and behavior may have affected their standing on the platform and how they can appeal decisions.
Furthermore, TikTok is introducing the TikTok Creator Code of Conduct, which sets expectations for creators involved in TikTok programs, features, events, and campaigns. This code will take effect in the coming weeks and will provide creators with additional reassurance that other participants are meeting these standards.
TikTok continues to focus on creating a safer online environment, with enhanced clarity and creator education, ensuring that its community of over a billion users remains a supportive and engaging space for everyone.
