Facebook, now known as Meta, has built a rigorous set of
advertising guidelines that define what material is permitted and what is not
on its platform. These standards have been painstakingly established to
maintain a secure and welcoming environment for both advertisers and the large
user base.
Meta's Advertising Standards shine a light on the sorts of
ad material they support and those they refuse. Every advertising that wants a
position on the platform is subjected to a thorough evaluation to ensure that
it complies with our regulations. These criteria provide light on advertising
behaviours that might lead to potential limits on their Business Account or its
related assets, in addition to the substance of the adverts.
The continuous commitment to protect its users from any
frauds or scams is a cornerstone of Meta's advertising standards. The
platform's standards expressly prohibit advertisements that promote fraudulent
or misleading products, services, or schemes. This includes any attempt to scam
users of their money or personal information.
When it comes to financial products and services, Meta
contains a section named "Prohibited Financial Products and
Services." While this section does not specifically mention ICOs, it does
declare unequivocally that ads should not promote financial goods and services
that are infamous for using misleading or deceptive promotional practises. As a
result, any ICO or similar financial product seen as misleading or dishonest
would have no place on the site.
Meta has carved out a distinct section on
"Cryptocurrency Products and Services," further strengthening its
emphasis on the booming world of cryptocurrencies.
The directions in this area are straightforward:
advertisements must not support cryptocurrency trading platforms, software, or
other associated services that allow the monetization, resale, swap, or staking
of cryptocurrencies unless they have obtained previous written authorization
from Meta.
This condition emphasises the platform's intention to keep cryptocurrency-related adverts on a tight leash, ensuring they go through a rigorous screening procedure.
These standards state unequivocally that any ICO or linked
financial institution that is deemed to be misleading, deceitful, or operating
without the necessary authorization will be excluded from the platform. As a
result, advertisers that want to promote ICOs or related projects must tread
carefully.
They must ensure that their promotional methods are clear,
that they conform to Meta's stringent criteria, and, most crucially, that they
have the necessary permits in place. They not only protect their own interests,
but they also contribute to Meta's aim of a transparent and scam-free
advertising economy.