> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.exoclick.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.exoclick.com/publishers/publishers-faq/publisher-compliance/blocking-ad-types-and-products.md).

# Blocking ad types and products

For compliance or business reasons, you may need to block certain ads from your ad zones. Ads can be blocked based on either their **type** (design, files used or audience) or their **product**.

To enable filtering on your ad zone, log in to your account, click **Sites and Zones** and then click the **Edit** button for the zone you want to filter ads:

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/GoSwRYjxsR1XS6va6yLj/blobs/DHy55HPtLCQDjO25mEPi/assets/hires/block_edit_zone.png)

On this page, scroll down to the **Ad Filtering** section. You will find two types of block:

## Block Ad Types

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/GoSwRYjxsR1XS6va6yLj/blobs/dKFAVcb0udNJJ3EiYqF9/assets/hires/block_ad_types.png)

This section lists different types of ad designs and files, such as "Streaming" video ads or banners using "HTML Tags". You can also restrict the specific target audience of the advertisement that will be displayed here.

## Block Specific Products

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/GoSwRYjxsR1XS6va6yLj/blobs/INkKXUFY2Rj4Nu24jwn8/assets/hires/block_specific_products.png)

This section lists all product and offer types that can be promoted through our ads. You can either block specific products or block all products within the same category.

{% hint style="warning" %}
When adding any type of block, please bear in mind that **you are restricting revenue potential**, since fewer ads will be able to target you. We strongly advise you only block where necessary. You can add or remove blocks anytime.
{% endhint %}

If you want to find out more about **what types of ads are allowed in our platform and how we comply with the current standards of the industry**, please read [**this blog post**](https://www.exoclick.com/blog/how-exoclick-protects-publishers-on-our-network-old).

For any other Compliance-related questions related to Ad filtering, please contact our Compliance team selecting "Website Review" [**here**](https://www.exoclick.com/contact/).


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