Free Ad Compliance Risk Checker
Paste your ad or landing page copy and get flagged for FTC, testimonial, and licensing risk language in about 10 seconds. No cost, no catch. Check My CopyWhy this matters before you hit publish
One risky line in an ad, a guarantee, a borrowed testimonial, a “free treatment” claim, can trigger a platform rejection, an FTC complaint, or a licensing board inquiry. In regulated industries like addiction treatment, behavioral health, and medical aesthetics, the cost of a compliance mistake is a lot higher than the cost of catching it first.
This tool runs your copy through the same red-flag categories we screen for in paid compliance reviews. You get a score and a plain-English list of what to fix, before your ad ever goes live.
What the checker actually looks for
We score four categories. Claims and Guarantees catches language like “guaranteed,” “cure,” or “100% effective.” Testimonials and Endorsements flags patient or client quotes used without a results-may-vary disclosure, which the FTC’s endorsement guidelines call for. Regulatory and Licensing Language catches claims like “free rehab” or “fully covered by insurance” that regulators watch closely. Privacy and Patient Data flags named case studies or health details that look like they are missing a signed release.
Everything runs instantly in your browser session. Your copy is not stored, scraped, or shared. It is scanned against the rule set and scored, nothing more.
- Found testimonial language with no visible reference to a signed release or disclaimer — a common FTC endorsement-rule gap.
Sample result using example data — enter your own details below to get your real score.
Run Your Free Compliance Check
Paste your ad, landing page, or email copy below. Takes about 10 seconds — no cost, no catch.The Four Risk Categories
- Claims & Guarantees
- Absolute or outcome-guarantee language such as “guaranteed,” “cure,” “100% effective,” or “no side effects,” the kind of claims regulators and ad platforms flag first.
- Testimonials & Endorsements
- Patient or client quotes and endorsement claims used without a results-may-vary disclosure, a gap the FTC’s endorsement guidelines specifically address.
- Regulatory & Licensing Language
- Claims like “free rehab,” “fully covered by insurance,” or “guaranteed approval” that licensing boards and payers watch closely.
- Privacy & Patient Data
- Named case studies or specific health details tied to an identifiable person with no visible consent or release language nearby.
Key Terms
LegitScript Certification
A third-party certification Google and Meta require before they'll approve ads for pharmacies, telemedicine, and addiction treatment providers. Without it, healthcare-related ad accounts are typically rejected or suspended outright, regardless of how the ad copy is written.
Personal Attributes Policy (Meta)
Meta's rule against ad copy or targeting that implies knowledge of a person's health condition, physical characteristics, or other sensitive attributes. An ad that seems to say "you have acne" or "struggling with addiction?" directly at the viewer is a common rejection trigger.
Restricted / Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Wording like "cures," "guaranteed results," or "clinically proven" used without the evidence or disclaimers a platform requires. These claims are one of the most common reasons healthcare and aesthetics ads get disapproved or flagged for regulatory risk.
FTC Endorsement Guides
Federal rules (16 CFR Part 255) governing testimonials and reviews used in advertising. They require that endorsements reflect honest, typical results and that any material connection (payment, free product) be clearly disclosed.
Before-and-After Imagery Restrictions
Platform and regulatory limits on before/after photos in aesthetics and medical advertising, since these images can imply a guaranteed or typical outcome that isn't substantiated for every patient.
Ad Compliance Risk Checker FAQ
Is this really free?
Yes. Paste your copy, enter your email, and you get your score immediately. No credit card and no sales call required to see your results.
What do you do with the ad copy I paste in?
It is scanned in real time to generate your score and is not stored, sold, or used to train anything. Your email is used to send your results and, occasionally, related compliance content. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Does a clean score mean my ad is legally compliant?
No, and you should be cautious of any tool that claims otherwise. This scan checks for common red-flag language patterns. It is not legal advice and does not replace a review by your compliance team or legal counsel before you publish.
What counts as a ‘testimonial’ flag?
The checker looks for quote-like patient or client language, words like “testimonial,” or phrases like “a client told us,” combined with no visible results-may-vary disclosure nearby. The FTC’s endorsement guidelines call for that kind of disclosure when a testimonial does not reflect typical results.
Is this safe to use for healthcare or addiction treatment ad copy?
Yes. The tool only reads the text you paste into the box. It does not access your website, your patient records, or anything behind a login.
What if my score comes back low?
A low score just points to specific lines worth rewriting or routing through legal review. If you want help fixing the flagged language, or want a second set of eyes before you publish, a strategy call is free.
Resources & References
- Google Ads: Healthcare and Medicines Policy — Google's official policy on healthcare, medicine, and pharmaceutical advertising, including certification requirements.
- Meta: Health and Wellness Advertising Standards — Meta's official ad standards for health and wellness products, services, and claims.
- Meta: Privacy Violations and Personal Attributes — Meta's policy prohibiting ads that imply knowledge of a person's health status or other sensitive attributes.
- FTC: Endorsements, Influencers, and Reviews — The Federal Trade Commission's official guidance on lawful use of testimonials and endorsements in advertising.
Built and reviewed by Chris Goodman, CEO of Tridigiam
Founder of a Las Vegas marketing agency building AI-visibility and compliance-aware marketing systems for regulated industries — healthcare, addiction treatment, and aesthetics. LinkedIn
Related Free Tools
This is the general-purpose version — for platform-specific rules, check the specialized versions below.
- Meta Ads Policy Compliance Checker — Facebook and Instagram have their own Special Ad Category and personal-attribute rules this general check doesn’t drill into.
- Google Ads Policy Compliance Checker — Google’s restricted-category and certification requirements are different enough from Meta’s to warrant a separate pass.
- Political Ad Compliance Checker — running any candidate, ballot measure, or issue advocacy spend brings disclosure requirements well beyond standard ad compliance.
Built by people who write regulated-industry ad copy every day
Tridigiam writes and reviews ad campaigns for addiction treatment, behavioral health, aesthetics, and medical practices, the industries where a wrong claim carries real consequences. We built this tool because most of the risky lines we catch in client copy are patterns, not one-off mistakes.
If your score flags real risk, or you just want another set of eyes before your ad goes live, a strategy call is free and there is no obligation.
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