TikTok Community Guidelines and Measures to Combat Misinformation

Here at TikTok, we are dedicated to building a global platform that celebrates creativity and innovation. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our community by implementing features and policies that promote platform integrity.

To maintain integrity, we have defined clear Community Guidelines that outline what content is not allowed on our platform. We do not permit content that misleads or harms our community, including impersonation, spamming, phishing, disinformation campaigns, and content that incites fear, hate, prejudice, or poses a threat to public safety.

We have introduced new reporting options to empower our users to flag misleading information. Users can report videos containing intentionally deceptive information under the "misleading information" category. Additionally, if an account frequently posts misleading information, users can report the entire account. These reports are reviewed by a dedicated team of moderators based in our Los Angeles office, who follow our policies on misleading information. We also collaborate with third-party fact-checking and media literacy organizations to further enhance our efforts.

As an inclusive platform, TikTok encourages users to express their uniqueness and connect with others who share their interests. Hashtags are a popular way for users to express themselves and engage in conversations. To ensure a respectful environment, we will display in-app notices on election-related hashtag pages, reminding users to adhere to our Community Guidelines. Misinformation about elections or civic processes is strictly prohibited.

Tackling misinformation is just one aspect of our commitment to protecting the safety and integrity of our platform. We continuously work on improving the app and user experience, and we hope that these tools addressing misinformation will contribute to a welcoming space for all users to express their creativity and find meaningful content.