Quick Answer: All images uploaded to Bitly must follow our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). We automatically scan images and may reject content that violates our guidelines, but you can appeal any rejections.
This article explains Bitly's image content policy and how to resolve image rejections.
Image content policy
All images uploaded to Bitly Pages and Bitly Codes must adhere to our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and are automatically scanned by our content classification system.
Content That's Not Allowed:
- Violent content: Images depicting violence, weapons, or harm.
- Sexually explicit content: Nudity, sexual acts, or adult content.
- Hate speech or discrimination: Content targeting individuals or groups.
- Illegal activities: Images promoting illegal drugs, activities, or services.
- Copyrighted material: Images you don't have permission to use.
- Spam or deceptive content: Misleading or fraudulent images.
Content That's Generally Acceptable:
- Business logos and branding: Your company logos and professional imagery.
- Product photos: Images of items you're selling or promoting.
- Marketing graphics: Professional promotional materials.
- Personal photos: Family-friendly personal images.
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Stock photos: Licensed or royalty-free images you have rights to use.
What happens if images are rejected?
Our automated system scans all uploaded images in real-time. If your image doesn't meet our guidelines, you'll see a rejection message when you try to upload it.
How to Appeal an Image Rejection
If you believe your image was incorrectly rejected, you can submit an appeal. We will then review the image and send you an email with the appeal decision. If the image is approved on appeal, it will appear in your Bitly Page or Bitly Code.