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Content & Distribution Guidelines 
Last Updated:  December 31, 2024

Asia

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India

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  • Alcohol Sales: Promotion of alcoholic beverages.

  • Cannabis/Hemp/Medical Marijuana: Any content related to these substances.

  • Tobacco/Vape: Promotion of tobacco products or vaping devices.

  • Legal Cases/Legal Matters: Discussion of ongoing legal cases.

  • Political Content: References to government, political parties, or political leaders by name.

  • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

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  • Indonesia

    • Alcohol: Promotion of alcoholic beverages.

    • Cannabis/Hemp/Medical Marijuana: Any content related to these substances.

    • Drugs: Promotion of drug use.

    • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • LGBTQI+: Content related to LGBTQI+ issues.

    • Political Disputes: Content related to political disputes.

    • Religious Disputes: Content related to religious disputes.

    • Tobacco/Vape: Promotion of tobacco products or vaping devices (CSR related news from tobacco companies is generally acceptable).

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  • China

    • Political Content: Content that criticizes the Chinese government, political leaders, or the Communist Party of China (CPC) is prohibited.

    • Sensitive Topics: Content related to sensitive topics such as Tiananmen Square, Taiwan independence, Tibet independence, Hong Kong protests, and other politically sensitive issues is prohibited.

    • Religious Content: Content promoting religious activities or beliefs that are not sanctioned by the state is prohibited.

    • Pornography: Any form of pornographic content is strictly prohibited.

    • Violence: Content that promotes or glorifies violence is prohibited.

    • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities is prohibited.

    • Drugs: Content promoting the use of illegal drugs, including cannabis, is prohibited.

    • Defamation: Content that defames individuals or organizations is prohibited.

    • Rumors and Misinformation: Content that spreads rumors or misinformation is prohibited.

    • Hate Speech: Content that incites hatred or discrimination against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or other characteristics is prohibited.

    • National Security: Content that threatens national security or promotes separatism is prohibited.

    • Cultural Sensitivity: Content that disrespects Chinese culture, traditions, or national symbols is prohibited.

    • Health Content: Content that promotes unverified health claims or treatments is prohibited.

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  • Japan

    • Cannabis/Hemp/Medical Marijuana: Any content related to these substances.

    • Cryptocurrency/ICO: Content related to cryptocurrency or initial coin offerings.

    • Tobacco/Vape: Promotion of tobacco products or vaping devices.

    • Dietary Supplements: Subject to review (Exception: Medical/Pharmaceutical is okay).

    • Gambling: Public or government-controlled gambling sports, public lottery.

    • Political Groups: Content related to political groups.

    • Religious Groups: Content related to religious groups.

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  • Malaysia

    • Alcohol: No promoting/encouraging the consumption of alcohol (business-related copy that refrains from promoting the product is generally acceptable).

    • Tobacco/Vape: No promoting/advocating (exception for health-related advice on educational angle).

    • Cannabis/Hemp/Medical Marijuana: Any content related to these substances.

    • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • LGBTQI+: Content related to LGBTQI+ issues.

    • Politics/Political Disputes: Content related to political disputes.

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  • Singapore

    • Sexually Permissive Lifestyles/Nudity: Content related to sexually permissive lifestyles or nudity.

    • Cannabis/Hemp/Medical Marijuana: Any content related to these substances.

    • Drug/Substance Abuse: Promotion of drug or substance abuse.

    • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • LGBTQI+: Content related to LGBTQI+ issues.

    • Tobacco/Vape: No promoting/advocating (exception for health-related advice/educational angle).

    • Political Disputes: Content related to political disputes.

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  • South Korea

    • Cryptocurrency: Includes mentions of virtualized money, digital money, P2P transaction, ICO, token sales/launches.

    • Gambling: Includes games of speculation with money involved.

    • Lawsuits: Includes lawsuits about defamation, libel, commentary on lawsuits, and outcomes of lawsuits.

    • Political/Diplomatic Disputes: Includes all disputes, no matter the countries involved.

    • Religious Disputes: Content related to religious disputes.

    • Slander: Includes any disparaging commentary on another person or party.

    • Violation of Law and Public Order: Content violating law and public order.

    • Medical Marijuana, Cannabis, Hemp: Any content related to these substances.

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  • Thailand

    • Alcohol: Includes financial releases/IR and CSR releases (exception for tourism-related content without promoting alcohol consumption).

    • Cigarettes or Tobacco: Promotion of tobacco products.

    • Cannabis/Hemp/Medical Marijuana: Any content related to these substances.

    • Court Cases: Open court cases/cases that haven't been settled.

    • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • Political Content/Threat to National Security: Reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

    • Religious Content: Reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

    • Thai Royal Family/Thai Monarchy: Cannot contravene Section 112 of the Criminal Code of Thailand.

    • Foreign Exchange Trading: Unlicensed by the Bank of Thailand.

    • Cryptocurrency and Digital Tokens: Unregistered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand.

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  • Vietnam

    • Alcohol: Beverages with alcohol content of 15% or above by volume.

    • Cannabis/Hemp/Medical Marijuana: Any content related to these substances.

    • Tobacco/Vape: Promotion of tobacco products or vaping devices.

    • E-Games/Online Games/Video Games: Unlicensed in Vietnam.

    • Gambling/Casinos: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • Military Affairs/Political Content/Religious Content/Wars/Conflicts: Content related to these topics.

    • Drug/Medicine: Prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs recommended for restrictive use or under doctor's supervision.

    • Violence/Weapons: Content related to violence or weapons.

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Europe

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  • Austria

    • Medical Marijuana Products: Any content related to these substances.

    • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

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  • United Kingdo

    • Stricter Libel Laws: Review any questionable release.

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  • Czech Republic

    • Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Trials: Content related to these topics.

    • Tobacco Products or Products Containing Nicotine: Promotion of these products.

    • Gambling/Betting: Subject to refusal.

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  • Germany

    • Gambling/Sports Betting/Casinos: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • Nazi Symbolism: Content related to Nazi symbolism.

    • Medical Marijuana Products: Any content related to these substances.

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  • France

    • All Forms of Tobacco Advertising and Promotion: Prohibited.

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  • Lithuania

    • Alcohol: Public advertising of alcohol and related information is prohibited.

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  • Poland

    • Alcohol: Promotion of alcoholic beverages.

    • Certain Medicines: Subject to review.

    • Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Trials: Content related to these topics.

    • Medical Marijuana: Any content related to these substances.

    • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • Juridical Proceedings and Pending Litigation: Content related to these topics.

    • Tobacco/E-Cigarettes: Promotion of these products.

    • Adult Content: Any sexually explicit content.

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  • Russia

    • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Smoking Accessories: Promotion of these products.

    • Controversial Political Statements: Content related to controversial political statements.

    • Juridical Proceedings and Pending Litigation: Content related to these topics.

    • Nontraditional Sexual Relations (LGBTQ+): Content related to LGBTQ+ issues.

    • Nazi Symbolism: Content related to Nazi symbolism.

    • Adult Industry: Content related to the adult industry.

    • Medical Marijuana, Prescription Drugs, Abortion, and Clinical Trials/Procedures: Content related to these topics.

    • Advertising of Drugs, Medical Equipment, and Devices Sold Remotely: Content related to these topics.

    • Goods Requiring Certification or Licenses: Without proper documentation.

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  • Slovakia

    • Tobacco Products or Products Containing Nicotine: Promotion of these products.

    • Gambling/Casino: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • Adult Content: Content related to the adult industry.

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  • Switzerland

    • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

    • Medical Marijuana Products: Any content related to these substances

    • Turkey

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        Medical/Healthcare Industry and Clinical Trials: Content related to these topics.

         

      • Tobacco: Promotion of tobacco products.

      • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

      • Controversial Political Statements: Content related to controversial political statements.

      • Cannabis/Medical Marijuana: Any content related to these substances.

      • Cryptocurrency/Blockchain: Content related to cryptocurrency or blockchain.

      • Alcohol Advertising: Any form of alcohol advertising.

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Middle East

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Bahrain

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  • Narcotic Drugs: All types of narcotic drugs (e.g., cocaine, hashish, heroin, pills with drug effects).

  • Alcohol: Promotion of alcoholic beverages.

  • Tobacco: Advertisement materials for all types of cigarettes.

  • Pornography: Printed publications, photos, pictures, books, magazines, sculptures, and mannequins that contradict Islamic teachings and decency.

  • Political Content: Seditious or treasonable material.

  • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

  • Other: Cultured pearls, live swine, used and reconditioned tires, asbestos or items containing asbestos, raw ivory, ivory articles, rhinoceros horn, radio/remote-controlled model aircraft, children's toy guns that can fire projectiles, goods of Israeli origin or bearing Israeli logos or trademarks.

 

Kuwait

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  • Narcotic Drugs: All types of narcotic drugs.

  • Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages.

  • Tobacco: Electronic cigarettes.

  • Pornography: Pornographic materials.

  • Political Content: Items offensive to the Kuwait Royal family and Kuwait politics.

  • Gambling: Gambling machines.

  • Other: Pork and pork products, firearms and explosives, goods from Israel, lithium batteries, radar and radio equipment.

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Oman

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  • Narcotic Drugs: Narcotics and psychotropic substances.

  • Alcohol: Promotion of alcoholic beverages.

  • Tobacco: Tobacco products.

  • Pornography: Obscene or immoral articles.

  • Political Content: Seditious or treasonable material.

  • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

  • Other: Counterfeit and pirated articles, items that present a danger to users or the public, live animals, dead animals or their parts, lottery tickets, gambling machines and accessories, electronic hookah and accessories, harmful lasers, aircraft for harmful use, wireless transmitters, tracking, listening or monitoring devices, hunting arrows, pens or tools with a camera, masquerade masks, materials for witchcraft.

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Qatar

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  • Narcotic Drugs: All types of narcotic drugs.

  • Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages.

  • Tobacco: Tobacco products.

  • Pornography: Immoral items in all forms.

  • Political Content: Publications and artwork that contradict or challenge Islamic teachings and values.

  • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

  • Other: Pork and pork products, weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives, radioactive products, radar jammers, forged and duplicate currency.

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Saudi Arabia

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  • Narcotic Drugs: All types of narcotic drugs.

  • Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages.

  • Tobacco: Tobacco advertisements.

  • Pornography: Pornographic materials, sex toys.

  • Political Content: Political articles or any related content.

  • Gambling: Lottery tickets, gambling machines and accessories.

  • Other: Items contrary to Islamic culture, materials violating customs or traditions, perishable foodstuffs, live animals and insects, dead animals or their parts, funds (coins, cash, banknotes, negotiable instruments), rough diamonds, electronic cigarettes and accessories, human organs, prescription medications, medical devices not approved by the FDA, medical waste, hormones, synthetic versions, non-prescription medications, food supplements, beauty tools, hazardous materials, counterfeit products, firearms and their parts.

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United Arab Emirates

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  • Narcotic Drugs: All types of narcotic drugs.

  • Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages.

  • Tobacco: Tobacco products.

  • Pornography: Pornographic materials, nudity.

  • Political Content: Content that contradicts or challenges Islamic teachings and values.

  • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

  • Other: Immoral content, materials that are considered radioactive sources, radar jammers, unauthorized communication devices, forged and duplicate currency, publications and artwork that contradict Islamic teachings

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General: Unacceptable topics for Middle East include:

  • LGBTQ+ Issues: Content related to LGBTQ+ issues.

  • Offensive Activism: Content that may be considered offensive.

  • Adult Content: Content related to the adult industry.

  • Alcohol-Related Posts: Promotion of alcoholic beverages.

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Canada​

 

General Guidelines

  • Bilingual Content: Content should be available in both English and French where applicable.

  • Content Restrictions:

    • Illegal Activities: Content promoting illegal activities is prohibited.

    • Hate Speech: Content that incites violence or discrimination against individuals or groups based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics is prohibited.

    • Misleading Advertising: Content that is false or misleading is prohibited.

    • Health Content: Sensational health content that is not based on scientific evidence is restricte

These guidelines ensure that content distributed in North America adheres to legal and ethical standards, maintaining the integrity and reliability of the information provided.

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North America

 

General Guidelines

  • U.S. Copy Acceptability: Any release not acceptable for U.S. distribution is also not acceptable for international distribution.

  • Information Quality: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) ensures that information disseminated is of high quality, objective, and useful.

  • Content Restrictions:

    • Illegal Activities: Content promoting illegal activities is prohibited.

    • Hate Speech: Content that incites violence or discrimination against individuals or groups based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics is prohibited.

    • Misleading Advertising: Content that is false or misleading is prohibited.

    • Health Content: Sensational health content that is not based on scientific evidence is restricted.

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​South America​

 

Argentina

  • Political Advertising: Promotion of political candidates.

  • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

  • Certain Medical Content: Subject to review.

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Chile

  • Political Content: Content related to political issues.

  • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

  • Certain Advertising: Subject to review.

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Colombia

  • Political Content: Content related to political issues.

  • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

  • Certain Medical Content: Subject to review.

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Peru

  • Political Content: Content related to political issues.

  • Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities.

  • Certain Advertising: Subject to review.

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Latin America

 

Brazil

  • Political Advertising Content: Promoting a specific candidate.

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