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To ensure consistency worldwide, Microsoft Advertising enforces our policies across our ad network using the English version. We provide translated versions as a courtesy to our clients, though the translations are not meant to change the content or meaning of the official policy language.
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This page was last updated on April 8, 2026.
Our commitment to ethical advertising practices includes the protection of endangered and threatened species, as well as the welfare of all animals. Consequently, Microsoft does not accept advertising campaigns related to the following:
Endangered and Threatened Species: Advertising that promotes the trading or sale of products, services, or parts derived from endangered or threatened species. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Elephant ivory
- Leopard, tiger, or lion hide/skin
- Rhino horns
- Shark fins
- Whale or dolphin hunting trips
- Pangolin scales
- Sea turtle shells
- Exotic birds and their feathers
- Primates
Live Animals: Advertising for the in-person or online sale and/or shipment of live animals, regardless of their conservation status.
Hunting Trophies and Products: Advertising for items obtained from hunting wild animals, typically for sport rather than for food.
Additional information: For more examples and detailed information, please visit The Website for the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online.
What happens when an ad policy is violated
The penalty varies by the nature of the violation, and the number of violations. Learn More
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