Overview

Illegal Products & Services

• Controlled substances, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia
• Weapons, ammunition, or explosives (where prohibited by law)
• Counterfeit goods or unauthorized replicas
• Stolen property or goods obtained through illegal means
• Human trafficking or exploitation of any kind
• Products that infringe on intellectual property rights
• Prescription medications without proper licensing
• Goods that violate export control laws or sanctions

Regulated Industries (Without Proper Licensing)

• Financial services requiring registration (securities, loans, investments)
• Gambling, lotteries, or betting services
• Adult content or services (without age verification)
• Cannabis or CBD products (in prohibited jurisdictions)
• Tobacco, vaping products, or nicotine delivery systems
• Alcohol sales (without proper licensing and age verification)
• Healthcare services requiring professional licensing
• Legal services in jurisdictions requiring bar admission

Fraudulent & Deceptive Practices

• Pyramid schemes, Ponzi schemes, or multi-level marketing scams
• Get-rich-quick schemes or unrealistic income claims
• Fake reviews, testimonials, or endorsements
• Phishing, identity theft, or social engineering
• Misleading advertising or bait-and-switch tactics
• Fake charities or fraudulent fundraising
• Price gouging during emergencies or disasters
• Hidden fees or deceptive pricing practices

Harmful Content

• Content promoting violence, terrorism, or hate speech
• Child exploitation material of any kind
• Harassment, bullying, or doxxing
• Self-harm or suicide promotion
• Malware, viruses, or malicious software
• Privacy violations or unauthorized data collection
• Defamatory or libelous content
• Content that violates court orders or legal injunctions

SMS & Voice (SmartyTap)

• Obtain explicit prior written consent before sending marketing messages
• Include clear opt-out instructions in every message
• Honor opt-out requests within 24 hours
• Do not send messages outside permitted hours (8 AM - 9 PM recipient local time)
• Identify your business name in all messages
• Do not use misleading sender IDs or caller IDs
• Maintain accurate consent records for at least 5 years
• Comply with TCPA, CTIA guidelines, and carrier requirements

Email Marketing

• Only send to recipients who have opted in
• Include valid physical postal address
• Provide clear and functioning unsubscribe mechanism
• Honor unsubscribe requests within 10 business days
• Do not use deceptive subject lines or sender information
• Comply with CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and CASL requirements
• Do not purchase or rent email lists
• Maintain suppression lists and honor previous opt-outs

Affiliate Marketing (Spark!)

• Require affiliates to disclose their relationship clearly
• Ensure affiliates comply with FTC Endorsement Guides
• Prohibit false claims or misleading testimonials
• Monitor affiliate activities for compliance
• Terminate affiliates who violate guidelines
• Do not incentivize fake reviews or ratings
• Require truthful and substantiated claims
• Maintain records of affiliate disclosures and compliance