How to Create Disclaimers for Facebook Political Ads

by Community Boost  |   |  Facebook & Instagram  |  8 comments

2 min to read ✭ In this post, we will teach you how to create a political disclaimer for your Facebook political ads so that you can run politically approved ads.

Facebook ads that are about social issues, politics, or elections must contain a disclaimer to run. As a nonprofit, there may come a time when you need to run ads about social, political, or electoral issues, so verifying your business and setting up a disclaimer will save time and reduce ad rejections. In this blog, we will help you get started with running political ads on Facebook effectively.

 

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This guide outlines the steps to create, submit, and manage disclaimers effectively for Facebook political ads, ensuring they meet the platform’s stringent standards.

 

Step 1: Verify Your Identity and Setup Security

 

Facebook Log in

 

Start the Process

Navigate to the identity confirmation section on Facebook via facebook.com/id or through the Facebook app settings under “Settings & Privacy.”

 

Select Your Country

Choose the country where you will run your ads; this is crucial as the authorization process may vary by location.

 

Set Up Two-Factor Authentication

Enhance your account’s security to protect against unauthorized access and ensure the integrity of your ad campaigns.

 

Step 2: Create Your Facebook Disclaimer

 

nonprofit political disclaimer

 

Enter Required Information

Provide your organization’s address and verify your contact details—email and phone number—are current.

 

Craft the Disclaimer

Clearly state “Paid for by” followed by the name of your organization or the individual responsible for the ad. This label is mandatory and must be visible on all ads.

 

Submit for Review

Once you’ve crafted your disclaimer, submit it for Facebook’s review, which may take up to 72 hours.

 

Step 3: Manage and Share Disclaimers

 

Authorization of Use

Post-approval, the disclaimer can only be used by individuals authorized to manage your ads.

 

Sharing and Co-ownership

Disclaimers can be shared across different pages managed by the same admin. It’s advisable to have multiple admins co-own the disclaimer to prevent disruptions.

 

Link Disclaimers to Your Account

If your disclaimer is approved, pause any ads that include old disclaimers and add the newly authorized one to your account. Then, submit ads with the new disclaimer for ad review (this may take up to 72 hours).

 

Step 4: Maintain Compliance and Reactivation

 

Continuous Authorization

Monitor and update the authorization status of admins regularly. If all authorized users leave, the disclaimer becomes inactive, and ads will pause.

 

Reactivation

To reactivate, you may need to submit the disclaimer for review again, especially if you make any significant changes.

 

Additional Compliance Guidelines For Facebook Political Ads

 

Legal Compliance

Ensure your ads comply with local and international laws, including ad labeling and blackout periods.

 

Disclosure Requirements

If your ad involves digitally created or altered content that depicts realistic events or individuals, you must disclose this clearly to avoid misleading viewers.

 

Specific Restrictions

Be aware of specific regional laws, such as those in Washington State, where certain political ads are restricted.

 

Payment Requirements

You will be required to pay for your ads in the currency of the country for which you have obtained authorization.

 

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