Marketplace Policy Change Log
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- Shopify policy update: Updated Shopify Merchant Terms of Service to streamline language…
LOW October 21, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added UPS Ground Saver® as a shipping carrier option in Ship with…
LOW October 21, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added Final Sale status for customized Print on Demand (POD)…
MEDIUM October 21, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated navigation link text to append 'Policy' to the Creator…
LOW October 21, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added new Automotive product types and attributes in Seller Center to…
MEDIUM October 21, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated navigation links in the Account Health documentation to…
LOW October 19, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added notice of a $50 USPS hazmat noncompliance fee for Ship with…
MEDIUM October 16, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Expanded policy scope to explicitly include Japan-based…
MEDIUM October 15, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added eight parcel carriers (UniUni, SpeedX, Exelot, SwiftX, TForce…
LOW October 14, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the policy document effective date from October 9, 2026 to…
LOW October 12, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated reference link text to point to the official Guide to Shop…
LOW October 11, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated interface text on navigation buttons and feedback prompts…
LOW October 10, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the Policy Pulse publication date from October 8, 2026 to…
LOW October 10, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed references and links to the '2026 Black Friday & Cyber…
LOW October 9, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated website UI navigation and feedback text from French to…
LOW October 9, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy terminology from 'milestone enforcement actions' to…
LOW October 9, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated terminology from 'Milestone enforcement actions' to…
LOW October 9, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated table of contents and navigation prompt strings to include…
LOW October 9, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added an easier migration path for sellers transitioning from legacy…
LOW October 8, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated localized interface text and navigation elements on the…
LOW October 8, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the policy effective date to October 8, 2026, with no…
LOW October 8, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Introduced Brand Highlights for eligible brand owners, allowing them to…
LOW October 7, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new inactivity policy where Walmart Marketplace accounts…
MEDIUM October 6, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Updated footer link reference from Shop Walmart.com to Shop Walmart.ca…
LOW October 3, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated localized navigation text and UI strings on the chargeback…
LOW October 1, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the effective date of the TikTok Shop Affiliate Marketing…
LOW September 30, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Raised the price threshold for immediate customer refunds upon…
MEDIUM September 29, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Expanded Recognized Reviewer program eligibility to include items with…
MEDIUM September 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date to September 25, 2026
LOW September 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a centralized "Walmart Business Hub" in Seller Center, allowing…
LOW September 25, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed explicit warnings stating that creators engaging in…
MEDIUM September 25, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy section heading from 'Creator Enforcement Policy' to…
LOW September 25, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Tightened the chargeback dispute process by establishing a strict…
MEDIUM September 24, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated UI feedback prompts and table of contents text to…
LOW September 24, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated translation of standard UI text and navigation headers into…
LOW September 24, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Translated portal feedback prompts and table of contents headers…
LOW September 24, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated documentation table of contents and previous page…
LOW September 22, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated navigation text and localized header formatting in the…
LOW September 22, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed detailed clauses regarding Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT)…
MEDIUM September 21, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added a formal warehouse inspection process for Fulfilled by TikTok…
MEDIUM September 18, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Removed static policy directory and guide links from the main policy…
LOW September 18, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed the AI Summary section from the top of the policy page
LOW September 18, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added the 'Walmart Billing Settlement terms and conditions' to the…
MEDIUM September 18, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the formatting of Section 4.4 (Anti-Money Laundering) into…
LOW September 18, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the effective date of the TikTok Shop Seller Terms of…
LOW September 17, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new third-party lending partnership with Uncapped, providing…
LOW September 17, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added personalized recommendations to the Listing Quality dashboard in…
LOW September 17, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added an enhanced Returns Insights dashboard in Seller Center, allowing…
LOW September 17, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Launched the Speed Insights dashboard in Seller Center, providing…
LOW September 17, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed the scope of platform-reviewed 'Did Not Receive' (DNR)…
MEDIUM September 17, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Shortened the performance lookback period for Walmart+ badge…
MEDIUM September 17, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated document effective date and cleaned up non-English UI text…
LOW September 17, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new centralized Growth Incentives page in Seller Center…
LOW September 17, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Restricted TikTok Shop's discretionary chargeback appeals on behalf…
MEDIUM September 17, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated navigation UI button text on the policy page navigation…
LOW September 17, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated navigation labels and table of contents text formatting on…
LOW September 17, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added tiered shipping label discounts for eligible Pro, Rising, and…
LOW September 17, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the policy effective date to September 02, 2026
LOW September 17, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the policy effective date to September 2, 2026
LOW September 17, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed Indonesian-language UI text ("Apakah konten di atas…
LOW August 30, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed page language/locale from Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) to…
LOW August 30, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed language/locale of UI elements from Indonesian ('Apakah…
LOW August 30, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed the table of contents label from English ('Table of…
LOW August 30, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated table of contents formatting from English labels to Thai…
LOW August 30, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed page language/locale from English to Indonesian (Bahasa…
LOW August 29, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the policy date from 08/27/2026 to 08/28/2026, reflecting a…
MEDIUM August 29, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed UI language/locale metadata from Spanish ('¿Te resultó útil…
LOW August 29, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Updated contact email for compliance questions from `[email protected]`…
LOW August 28, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed the 'Applies to: United States' geographic label from the…
LOW August 28, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added email notification system for price match requests, enabled by…
MEDIUM August 27, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed the special $300+ threshold rule where TikTok Shop…
MEDIUM August 27, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed the 'How to Appeal Your Shop Performance Score (SPS)…
LOW August 27, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Updated compliance contact email from `gmcomply@wal-mart.com` to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated UI navigation text from 'Next' to 'Berikutnya'…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed page navigation and UI elements from English to Indonesian…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed page UI language from English to Indonesian (e.g., 'Is the…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed UI language from English ('Is the content above helpful?')…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed UI language/locale strings from German ("Das könnte dich…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 08/21/2026 to 08/25/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new centralized Reports dashboard in Seller Center…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Updated compliance contact email from `[email protected]` to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 08/19/2026 to 08/21/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new multi-box fulfillment feature for self-fulfilled sellers…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Renamed 'Daftar isi' (Indonesian) navigation label to 'Table of…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added a comprehensive, restructured Customer Order Cancellation…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed UI text from English ('You may also be interested in') to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Updated the compliance contact email from `[email protected]` to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed navigation labels from English ('Previous', 'Table of…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added comprehensive Affiliate Marketing Policy (effective…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new policy update (Aug 18, 2026) to the Marketplace Seller Code…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added three new Walmart Marketplace APIs (Listing Quality, Content…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit Cancellation Rules for Auction Orders section…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Updated compliance contact email from `[email protected]` to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added same-day item sales reporting in Sales Insights (Seller Center)…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- Amazon policy update: Updated copyright year from © 2025 to © 2026 in the footer of the Amazon…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added new Product Safety Appeals guidance to help sellers…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new WFS shipment search feature allowing sellers to look up…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added daily shoppable content posting limits (30 short videos / 60…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added new Product Safety Appeals guidance clarifying when and how…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Updated compliance contact email from `[email protected]` to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new CPSC e-Filing requirement mandating that importers and…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added detailed creator qualification criteria for Auction…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated navigation link replacing 'New Shop Probation Program…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed the IP/anti-counterfeit compliance language from a…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added new Search Insights dashboard enhancements in Seller Center…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 08/04/2026 to 08/05/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added "Chemicals & Water Testing Products" to the list of…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed: The Creator Health Rating policy page UI text has been…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed UI text from English ('Is the content above helpful?') to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Changed language from English ('Is the content above helpful?') to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Tightened the definition of prohibited nicotine/tobacco content by…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit language granting TikTok Shop the right to suspend…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated effective date from 07/28/2026 to 08/04/2026, indicating a…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Shopify policy update: Updated Terms of Service effective date from May 11, 2026 to August 1…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new Walmart Business sales analytics feature in Seller Center…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 07/24/2026 to 07/31/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 07/29/2026 to 07/31/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the policy effective date from 07/01/2026 to 07/31/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 06/25/2026 to 07/31/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a 'Bookmark' UI element to the policy page navigation, with no…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a 'Bookmark' UI element to the performance standards policy page…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Renamed navigation link from 'Giveaway and Promotions Policy' to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 07/24/2026 to 07/29/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a separate Return Rate threshold for Resold inventory sellers…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added a new Return Rate performance standard for Resold categories…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the 'Last updated' date on the TikTok Shop US Seller Terms…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Reordered article listings on the Etsy Seller Handbook homepage, moving…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added enhanced inventory tracking for Walmart Fulfillment Services'…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Narrowed the weight management content prohibition from a broad ban…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Removed the 'Get More Control Over How You Advertise on Etsy' link from…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added a 14-day grace period window: if a disqualified shop or…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Added a new featured resource article titled 'In Case of Emergency…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 07/17/2026 to 07/22/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed the AI Summary section that provided a structured FAQ-style…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added AI-powered Pro Seller insights in Seller Center providing…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added multiple new WFS and seller-fulfillment features including GTIN…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added a new dedicated High-Risk Regulated Goods section explicitly…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- Walmart policy update: Added GTIN exemption support for eligible WFS items, allowing sellers…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Added announcement and link for the 2026 Etsy Design Awards Seller Guide…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed the navigation link to 'TikTok Shop US Local MAI June…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed the 'Deactivated Shops Removed from Invite-Only Categories'…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the policy effective date from 06/30/2026 to 07/10/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated publication date of the June 2026 Policy Pulse newsletter…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 07/08/2026 to 07/09/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed: Three return reasons ('Product does not meet…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit section numbering (1. Introduction, 2. Our Commerce…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated navigation element replacing a 'Table of contents' section…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added EPA registration documentation requirements for pesticide…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated effective date from 06/25/2026 to 07/07/2026, indicating a…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Reformatted the AI Summary section from a structured multi-section…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 06/24/2026 to 07/01/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Removed 'New Guidance for Listing Titles, and a Tool to Help' from the…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 06/16/2026 to 07/01/2026 and…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit geographic scope indicator ('Applies to: United…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit 'Applies to: United States' geographic scope label…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit geographic scope indicator limiting this chargeback…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit 'Applies to: United States' geographic scope label…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit geographic scope indicator ('Applies to: United…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated the definition of a completed order for CHR point…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 06/11/2026 to 07/01/2026 and…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit geographic scope indicator specifying this policy…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit geographic scope label ('Applies to: United States')…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added explicit 'Applies to: United States' geographic scope…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 06/15/2026 to 06/25/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added a provision allowing customers to request an accelerated…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated document date stamp from 05/12/2026 to 06/25/2026…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added a new 'EDT+2 Refund-Only Requests' policy that allows TikTok…
HIGH August 26, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Added a new featured article, 'Checklist: Get Your Listings Ready to…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed the '[L2 Requirement]' label prefix from the 'Creator Bind…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy language from "will issue" to "may issue" milestone…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Renamed the next navigation link from 'Shop Probation Program…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added a new Auction promotion eligibility tier requiring creators…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added "Pre-Owned" as an eligible category for Final Sale…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed whitespace/formatting between the policy title, date, and…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Renamed 'Summary' label to 'AI Summary' on the TikTok Account…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy scope clarification to explicitly name all content…
MEDIUM August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Renamed the 'Creator Bind Eligibility and Requirements' navigation…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Softened enforcement language by changing 'will negatively impact…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy date from 06/05/2026 to 06/15/2026 with editorial…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Softened enforcement language for Buyer PII violations from 'will…
LOW August 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Expanded TikTok Account Health to include linked TikTok creator…
MEDIUM June 14, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added enforcement clarifications specifying that certain violations…
MEDIUM June 12, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added detailed Cancellation Rules for Auction Orders clarifying…
MEDIUM June 12, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Removed specific content claim violation related to product…
MEDIUM June 12, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added reference to new resource 'Understanding Connected Account…
LOW June 12, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added clearer definitions and explanations for key metrics…
LOW June 11, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy date from 06/04/2026 to 06/11/2026 and refined…
MEDIUM June 11, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added reference to new guidance documents: "Understanding Connected…
LOW June 11, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added reference to 'Next TikTok Shop US Local MAI June Incentive…
LOW June 11, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Added new branding guide 'Developing a Brand Design Palette' covering…
LOW June 10, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Added a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) shipping requirement for non-US sellers…
HIGH June 10, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added probation period requirement - sellers can only view accounts…
MEDIUM June 10, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added comprehensive Buyer PII protection rules with severe…
HIGH June 10, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Restructured TikTok Account Health documentation with clearer…
LOW June 9, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added daily posting limits for shoppable content in the US (30…
HIGH June 9, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Restructured TikTok Account Health page content with clearer…
LOW June 8, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated policy effective date from 05/29/2026 to 06/05/2026 with…
MEDIUM June 6, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added FCC authorization requirements for router listings, requiring…
HIGH June 6, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added new Customer Service-Initiated Partial Refund process where…
MEDIUM June 5, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Updated TikTok Account Health page documentation format with…
LOW June 5, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Added new guidance on navigating global tariff policies for international…
MEDIUM June 3, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added new Creator Enforcement Policy with standardized enforcement…
HIGH June 2, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Added comprehensive advertising education content including guides for…
LOW June 1, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added comprehensive "Connected Accounts" framework allowing…
HIGH June 1, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added auto-contest support for auction orders and…
MEDIUM May 29, 2026
- Etsy policy update: Added new shipping partner integrations to help sellers manage and ship…
LOW May 28, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added clarification that "Item does not fit (too big/small)" return…
MEDIUM May 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Modified Non-Buyer Fault Return and Refund Rate (NBFR) to only…
MEDIUM May 26, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added new provision allowing sellers to submit corrective actions…
MEDIUM May 25, 2026
- TikTok Shop policy update: Added Policy Pulse newsletter format for April 2026 to communicate…
LOW May 22, 2026