Why did my TikTok video get a violations warning (it may be one of these)
@Donna Ferguson There is no official banned word list. But TikTok’s AI now flags certain themes and patterns very aggressively. It is less about one word and more about the topic, tone, and intent. Here is what you need to know. 1. Topics TikTok Is Much Stricter On 🚫 Misinformation & “Breaking” Claims Words around: - emergencies - elections - vaccines - government cover-ups - “breaking news” claims If you present something as fact without proof, especially with AI-generated content, it can get flagged. 🚫 Bullying & Insults Direct insults or targeting someone’s: - weight - race - gender - disability - appearance Even common insults like “idiot” can reduce reach. 🚫 Sexual or Explicit Language Explicit body part words or porn-adjacent phrases can: - reduce reach - trigger removals - block FYP eligibility Even if educational. 🚫 Suicide or Self-Harm Terms Words like: - suicide - kill yourself - detailed self-harm references Even supportive content can get restricted. 🚫 Violence & Threats Anything about: - killing - shooting - bombing - violent threats Heavily policed. 🚫 Drugs, Weapons & Illegal Activity Words connected to: - drugs - gun sales - piracy - illegal streaming Repeated commercial use is especially risky. 2. Why Words Alone Can Hurt Reach TikTok now uses heavy automation. - 85%+ of violations are caught by AI. - 99% are removed before users even report them. - Content can stay up but quietly be removed from FYP. That is what people call “shadow limiting.” You may never get a strike.But your video simply stops being shown. Now Let’s Talk About Your Niche You asked about: - Online marketing - Digital marketing - Make money online These are NOT banned. But they sit very close to areas TikTok flags heavily: - Scams - Get rich quick schemes - Investment promotion - Pyramid schemes That is where creators get into trouble. 🚩 High-Risk Phrases in Make Money Content