Acceptable Content Guidelines

At 218 Promos, we help businesses, organizations, and individuals bring their ideas to life through custom merchandise. We celebrate creativity while maintaining respect, responsibility, and compliance with the law.

To ensure smooth production, consistent quality, and protection for everyone, all submitted content must meet the guidelines below.

Note: Some products may be produced through trusted third-party vendors, who may apply additional restrictions. Orders that do not comply may be delayed or canceled.

Intellectual Property Rights 🔒

You must own the content you submit or have permission to use it for printing, distribution, and resale.

  • No unauthorized logos, trademarks, characters, slogans, or celebrity images.
  • Proof of ownership or licensing may be requested.

Examples of restricted content: Nike logos, Marvel characters, celebrity photos, school mascots without authorization.

Illegal or Unlawful Content ⚖️

We do not print content that violates laws or promotes unlawful activity, including:

  • Child exploitation or explicit material illegal under U.S. law
  • Promotion of criminal activity or terrorism
  • Fraudulent or counterfeit items (e.g., fake IDs, currency)
  • Exposure of private personal data (doxxing)

Hateful, Harmful, or Discriminatory Content 🛑

No content that attacks or discriminates based on race, religion, gender, orientation, disability, etc.

  • Hate symbols or group imagery
  • Racist, sexist, or homophobic statements
  • Content glorifying violence or hate crimes

Adult & Explicit Content 🚫

Excessively sexual or pornographic content is prohibited:

  • Graphic sexual acts or fetishes
  • Genitalia or explicit nudity
  • Any sexual content involving minors (strictly banned)

Mild suggestive designs may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Violence, Threats & Harassment 🚷

  • No glorification of physical harm or abuse
  • No threats or harassment targeting individuals or groups
  • No designs encouraging harm to self or others

Educational or historical context may be reviewed individually but cannot glamorize harm.

Design & Technical Guidelines 📋

  • High-resolution files (300 DPI or vector)
  • Transparent PNG backgrounds (when needed)
  • Legible text and proper color profiles (CMYK preferred)
  • No watermarks, placeholders, or pixelation

Review, Rejection & Appeals ✅

All submissions are reviewed manually or by our production partners. We reserve the right to:

  • Reject any design violating these guidelines
  • Request proof of ownership
  • Cancel orders with restricted content

If you believe your design was flagged in error, email us with your order number, artwork, and documentation. Reviews are processed within 3-5 business days.

Final Notes ✉️

  • Your designs remain yours. We never use them for promotion without permission.
  • Respect the platform. Help us maintain a safe and professional creative space.
  • Local laws apply. Designs must comply with applicable laws wherever distributed.

Questions? Contact us at info@218promos.com.