TikTok Shop Prohibits Live Blind Box Tactics in Southeast Asia
TikTok Shop's Southeast Asia site recently issued a notice prohibiting live 'blind box' unpacking and other random lottery tactics. The platform clearly states that such actions could be deemed gambling, with violators facing severe penalties.
What are the key facts?
- 1Ban Scope: Southeast Asia site
- 2Prohibited Actions: Live 'blind box' unpacking and random tactics
- 3Risk of Penalties: Gambling designation
What happened?
To maintain platform compliance, TikTok Shop's Southeast Asia market has banned live 'blind box' unpacking and other random sales activities, as such tactics could easily breach local gambling laws. The platform will impose bans or penalties for such infractions. Sellers should adhere to the compliance requirements when conducting live marketing to protect their reputation and sales rights.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers operating in the Southeast Asia market should immediately cease such marketing activities and adjust their live strategies to avoid bans on their accounts or restrictions on their stores due to compliance issues.