enum CreativePolicyViolation (v202411)
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Represents the different types of policy violations that may be
detected on a given creative.
For more information about the various types of policy
violations, see here.
- Namespace
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https://www.google.com/apis/ads/publisher/v202411
Enumeration |
Description |
MALWARE_IN_CREATIVE
|
Malware was found in the creative.
For more information see here.
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MALWARE_IN_LANDING_PAGE
|
Malware was found in the landing page.
For more information see here.
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LEGALLY_BLOCKED_REDIRECT_URL
|
The redirect url contains legally objectionable content.
|
MISREPRESENTATION_OF_PRODUCT
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The creative misrepresents the product or service being advertised.
For more information see here.
|
SELF_CLICKING_CREATIVE
|
The creative has been determined to be self clicking.
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GAMING_GOOGLE_NETWORK
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The creative has been determined as attempting to game the Google
network.
For more information see here.
|
DYNAMIC_DNS
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The landing page for the creative uses a dynamic DNS.
For more information see here.
|
CIRCUMVENTING_SYSTEMS
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The creative has been determined as attempting to circumvent Google advertising systems.
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PHISHING
|
Phishing found in creative or landing page.
For more information see here.
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DOWNLOAD_PROMPT_IN_CREATIVE
|
The creative prompts the user to download a file.
For more information see here
|
UNAUTHORIZED_COOKIE_DETECTED
|
The creative sets an unauthorized cookie on a Google domain.
For more information see here
|
TEMPORARY_PAUSE_FOR_VENDOR_INVESTIGATION
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The creative has been temporarily paused while we investigate.
|
ABUSIVE_EXPERIENCE
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The landing page contains an abusive experience.
For more information see here.
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TRICK_TO_CLICK
|
The creative is designed to mislead or trick the user into
interacting with it.
For more information see here.
|
USE_OF_NON_ALLOWLISTED_OMID_VERIFICATION_SCRIPT
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Non-allowlisted OMID verification script.
For more information see here.
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MISUSE_OF_OMID_API
|
OMID sdk injected by creative.
< p>For more information see here.
|
UNACCEPTABLE_HTML_AD
|
Unacceptable HTML5 ad.
For more information see here.
|
UNKNOWN
|
The value returned if the actual value is not exposed by the requested API version.
|
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Last updated 2025-08-06 UTC.
[null,null,["Last updated 2025-08-06 UTC."],[[["\u003cp\u003eCreativePolicyViolation outlines the types of policy violations that might be found in a creative.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eThese violations can range from malware and misrepresentation to unauthorized cookie detection and abusive experiences.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eDetailed information about each violation type is provided via links to Google Ad Manager support resources.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eThe CreativePolicyViolation enumeration includes a comprehensive list of possible policy breach categories.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eAn 'UNKNOWN' value is returned if the specific violation type isn't exposed by the API version being used.\u003c/p\u003e\n"]]],["The `CreativePolicyViolation` enumeration, part of the `CreativeService`, details various policy breaches detected in creatives. Violations include malware in creatives or landing pages, legally blocked redirect URLs, misrepresentation of products, self-clicking creatives, and attempts to game or circumvent Google's network. Other violations encompass phishing, unauthorized cookies, abusive experiences, misleading click tactics, and issues with OMID verification scripts and dynamic DNS. Each violation type is usually linked to more detailed information on Google support pages.\n"],null,["# enum CreativePolicyViolation (v202411)\n\n**Service** \n**CreativeService** **Dependencies** \n[Creative](/ad-manager/api/reference/v202411/CreativeService.Creative) \n▼\n**CreativePolicyViolation**\n\n\nRepresents the different types of policy violations that may be\ndetected on a given creative.\n\nFor more information about the various types of policy\nviolations, see [here](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/6008942).\n\n*** ** * ** ***\n\nNamespace\n:\n `https://www.google.com/apis/ads/publisher/v202411`\n\n| Enumeration | Description |\n|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| `MALWARE_IN_CREATIVE` | Malware was found in the creative. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/1308246). |\n| `MALWARE_IN_LANDING_PAGE` | Malware was found in the landing page. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/1308246). |\n| `LEGALLY_BLOCKED_REDIRECT_URL` | The redirect url contains legally objectionable content. |\n| `MISREPRESENTATION_OF_PRODUCT` | The creative misrepresents the product or service being advertised. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/6020955). |\n| `SELF_CLICKING_CREATIVE` | The creative has been determined to be self clicking. |\n| `GAMING_GOOGLE_NETWORK` | The creative has been determined as attempting to game the Google network. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/6020954#319). |\n| `DYNAMIC_DNS` | The landing page for the creative uses a dynamic DNS. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/6020954). |\n| `CIRCUMVENTING_SYSTEMS` | The creative has been determined as attempting to circumvent Google advertising systems. |\n| `PHISHING` | Phishing found in creative or landing page. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/6020955). |\n| `DOWNLOAD_PROMPT_IN_CREATIVE` | The creative prompts the user to download a file. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/admanager/answer/7513391) |\n| `UNAUTHORIZED_COOKIE_DETECTED` | The creative sets an unauthorized cookie on a Google domain. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/admanager/answer/7513391) |\n| `TEMPORARY_PAUSE_FOR_VENDOR_INVESTIGATION` | The creative has been temporarily paused while we investigate. |\n| `ABUSIVE_EXPERIENCE` | The landing page contains an abusive experience. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/webtools/answer/7347327). |\n| `TRICK_TO_CLICK` | The creative is designed to mislead or trick the user into interacting with it. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/6020955#357). |\n| `USE_OF_NON_ALLOWLISTED_OMID_VERIFICATION_SCRIPT` | Non-allowlisted OMID verification script. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/authorizedbuyers/answer/9115752). |\n| `MISUSE_OF_OMID_API` | OMID sdk injected by creative. \\\u003c p\\\u003eFor more information see [here](https://support.google.com/authorizedbuyers/answer/9115752). |\n| `UNACCEPTABLE_HTML_AD` | Unacceptable HTML5 ad. For more information see [here](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/6088505#266). |\n| `UNKNOWN` | The value returned if the actual value is not exposed by the requested API version. |"]]