Restricted Content

The following content is restricted on Kakao Global Display Ads.

This guide provides information on types of content restricted from being advertised through Kakao Global Display Ads. Even if not explicitly listed, content that violates local laws or is deemed inappropriate under platform policies may be restricted.

This list does not cover all restricted content, and if the judgment is unclear, prior confirmation or a conservative approach is required. Following this guide helps create a safe and responsible advertising environment for all users.

Prohibited Categories

• Smoking-related products, such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and nicotine products

• Dangerous products and services, such as explosives, firearms and related products, weapons, cannabis, controlled substances, and addictive materials

Gambling & Gaming Content

• Services related to gambling activities, such as gambling, casinos, sports betting, and illegal lotteries

• Games and related services that include gambling elements

NSFW Content & Devices (e.g., adult streaming, communities, products)

• Services providing adult-related content or similar information

• Sites that induce access to adult-related services or similar information

• NC-17 rated movies or videos, and AO-rated video games

High-Risk Finance & Cryptocurrency

• Financial products or services not authorized or registered in the country or region where the ad is displayed

• Unauthorized investment advisory services and content soliciting investment in stocks or securities

• Loan services involving excessive risk or not permitted under local laws

• High-risk, high-interest loan products, such as short-term small loans, auto title loans, and pawn-based loans

• High-risk speculative financial products, such as contracts for difference (CFD), foreign exchange margin trading, and spread betting

• Other financial services deemed likely to cause harm to users

• Cryptocurrency exchanges, cryptocurrency wallets, and services soliciting cryptocurrency investments

Health & Medical

• Health supplements that do not meet regulatory standards

• Prescription drugs

• Unapproved pharmaceuticals and medical devices

• Medical procedures, treatments, or services performed by unlicensed individuals

• Tattoos, semi-permanent makeup, piercings, massage therapy, hypnosis, and similar services

• Sexual health-related products

Intellectual Property Infringement

• Content and related services involving intellectual property issues

• Public file-sharing sites for utilities, multimedia, or various programs

• Content including counterfeit products, imitations, or fake products impersonating brands

Opinion Ads

• Ads expressing opinions for or against specific individuals, organizations, or groups

• Ads containing one-sided claims or explanations about events that could lead to social issues or disputes

Election or Political Ads

• Ads related to elections, political parties, or political organizations

• Ads using political pledges or election-related phrases and images to support specific candidates or parties

Religious Ads

• Promotions of religious organizations, religious activities, missionary activities, or similar services

Services Encouraging Misconduct

• Products or services that could infringe on personal privacy, such as wiretapping devices, location tracking, and hidden cameras

• Services that encourage or promote misconduct, such as ghostwriting theses and taking exams on behalf of others

Inappropriate or Potentially Illegal Services

• Products or services related to events that could lead to social issues or disputes

• Services based on unscientific claims, such as superstition, fortune-telling, and folk beliefs

• Websites that buy and sell online communities, such as cafes, clubs, and blogs

• Anonymous or random matching services operated without user verification or with unclear purposes

• Lodging businesses suggesting adult services or illegal activities

• Sites handling products banned from online sales or prohibited imports

• Sites offering products or services likely to cause user harm

• Products or services prohibited from advertising under relevant laws

Specific Medical Practices

• Sensitive medical specialties, such as OB/GYN, urology, and proctology

• Speculative or experimental medical practices, such as cell and gene therapy

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