WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging services in the world, has very specific rules and terms of use; if they are violated, they may result in the suspension of a user’s account.
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Activities such as spam, fraud or actions that put the safety of Internet users at risk may result in the application of restrictive measures in the ‘app’. Users who receive a message stating that their account has been “temporarily suspended” may be subject to these violations.
One of the most common reasons for temporary suspension is using an unofficial version of WhatsApp.
Such applications, often developed by third parties, are unauthorized and may pose a security risk to user data. If users do not switch to the official application after the restriction, it may become permanent.
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Data mining, i.e. automated collection of information on a large scale for unauthorized purposes, is another practice that violates the Terms of Service. by WhatsApp. The collection may include phone numbers, profile photos, and user statuses.
WhatsApp also emphasizes the importance of using its services in a legal, authorized and acceptable manner. Violation of this policy may result in account suspension. In this sense, seafarers should not:
one. Violate, abuse or violate the rights of WhatsApp, its users or third parties, including privacy, publicity, intellectual or industrial property, copyright or other proprietary rights.
2. Its services are illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, intimidating, harassing, hateful, is racially or ethnically offensive or encourages or encourages illegal or inappropriate behavior.
3. Post inaccuracies, misrepresentations or misleading claims.
4. Impersonate another person.
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5. Sending illegal or unauthorized communications, such as mass messaging, automated messaging, automated calling, and similar methodologies.
6. Unless otherwise authorized, do not use your Services in other non-personal ways.
If a user believes their account was suspended by mistake, WhatsApp provides the option to request a review. This process involves entering the 6-digit registration code sent via SMS. After signing in, people can submit the request and add details supporting their status.
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*This content was prepared with the help of artificial intelligence based on information received from the WhatsApp Help Center and reviewed by a journalist and an editor.
Source: Exame
