Prohibited content :

Counterfeit goods

Topsymart prohibits the sale or promotion for sale of counterfeit products. Counterfeit goods contain a trademark or logo that is identical to or substantially indistinguishable from the trademark or logo of another. They mimic the brand features of the product in an attempt to pass themselves off as a genuine product of the brand owner.

Dangerous products

Topsymart wants to help keep people safe both online and offline, so we don’t allow the promotion of some products that cause damage, harm, or injury.

Examples of dangerous content: Recreational drugs (chemical or herbal); psychoactive substances; equipment to facilitate drug use; weapons, ammunition, explosive materials and fireworks; instructions for making explosives or other harmful products; tobacco products.

Products that enable dishonest behavior

Topsymart values honesty and fairness, so we don’t allow the promotion of products that are designed to enable dishonest behavior.

Examples of products that enable dishonest behavior: Hacking software or instructions; fake documents; academic cheating products.

Inappropriate content :

Topsymart values diversity and respect for others, and we strive to avoid offending users, so we don’t allow ads or destinations that display shocking content or promote hatred, intolerance, discrimination, or violence.

Examples of inappropriate or offensive content: Bullying or intimidation of an individual or group; racial discrimination; hate group paraphernalia; graphic crime scene or accident images; cruelty to animals; murder; self-harm; extortion or blackmail; sale or trade of endangered species.

Note that because these limitations are specific to sellers at Topsymart, they do not impact policies on other Topsymart products or platforms, where functionality differs or additional support mechanisms are in place.

Irresponsible data collection & use:

Topsymart wants users to trust that information about them will be respected and handled with appropriate care. As such, our advertising partners should not misuse this information, nor collect it for unclear purposes or without appropriate security measures.

Examples of user information that must be handled with care: full name; email address; mailing address; phone number; national identity, pension, social security, tax ID, health care, or driver's license number; birth date or mother's maiden name in addition to any of the above information; financial status; political affiliation; sexual orientation; race or ethnicity; religion.

RESTRICTED Content: 

Adult-oriented content

Topsymart restricts promotion of the following types of adult-oriented content:

adult merchandise

sexually suggestive content

images containing exposed skin and nudity

When promoting adult content you may not do any of the following:

violate applicable laws or regulations for any location that you target

target minors

promote sexually explicit content

promote content with underage or non-consensual sexual themes, including child sexual abuse content

promote services that may be interpreted as providing sexual acts in exchange for compensation

Examples of restricted adult content: sex toys; adult magazines; sexual enhancement products; sexually suggestive lingerie promotions.

Alcoholic beverages

Topsymart restricts the promotion of alcoholic beverages and drinks that resemble alcoholic beverages.

When promoting alcoholic beverages, you may not do any of the following:

violate applicable laws and industry standards for any location that you target

target individuals below the legal drinking age

imply that drinking alcohol can improve social, sexual, professional, intellectual, or athletic standing

imply that drinking alcohol provides health or therapeutic benefits

portray excessive drinking in a positive light or feature binge or competition drinking

show alcohol being consumed in conjunction with the operation of a vehicle of any kind, the operation of machinery, or the performance of any task requiring alertness or dexterity

Examples of restricted alcoholic beverages: beer; wine; sake; spirits or hard alcohol; Champagne; fortified wine; non-alcoholic beer; non-alcoholic wine; and non-alcoholic distilled spirits.

Copyrighted content

Topsymart restricts the promotion of copyrighted content. If you would like to promote copyrighted content and believe you are legally authorized to do so, you can contact us. To learn more about how we handle copyright-related issues or to submit a copyright-related complaint, use this form.

Gambling-related content

Topsymart restricts the promotion of gambling-related content.

Examples of restricted gambling-related content: national or private lotteries; sites offering bonus codes or promotional offers for gambling sites

Healthcare-related content

Topsymart restricts the promotion of healthcare-related content such as the following:

over-the-counter medication

prescription drugs

unapproved pharmaceuticals and supplements

pregnancy and fertility-related products

sexual enhancement treatments 

The restrictions that apply to this content may vary depending on the product you're promoting and the countries that you're targeting. Some content, such as unapproved pharmaceutical supplements, may not be promoted anywhere.

Depending on the content you’re promoting and the countries where your ads appear, you may need to apply for preauthorization with Topsymart before advertising healthcare-related content.

Political content

When promoting political content, you need to comply with the following requirements:

applicable laws and industry standards for any location that you target

any applicable election "silence periods"

Examples of political content: promotion of political parties/candidates, political issue advocacy.