1. How does Howl identify potential fraud or Terms of Service violations?
Howl uses a combination of internal review, reporting, retailer notifications, and automated systems to identify unusual or potentially fraudulent activity. This includes:
- Internal monitoring by Howl teams
- Alerts from retail partners
- Community reporting concerns to Support
Any potential issue is documented and routed through our internal compliance workflow.
2. What happens when an account is flagged for review?
When an account is flagged, it is added to Howl’s compliance system for further investigation.
During this time:
- Payouts may be temporarily paused
- Existing payout orders may be held or canceled
- The account may experience limited functionality
This ensures no additional risk occurs while we verify the situation.
3. Does Howl contact creators when a review is underway?
Yes. If more information is needed, creators receive an email outlining the concern and requesting additional details. This step ensures every creator has an opportunity to clarify or contextualize the activity before a final decision is made.
4. How does Howl determine the final outcome of a compliance review?
After reviewing all available information, Howl arrives at one of two outcomes:
If the creator is cleared:
- The creator receives a “you are cleared” message
- Payouts resume
- Any previously canceled payout orders are reinstated
- Account access returns to normal
If a violation or fraud is confirmed:
- The creator receives a formal notification of the violation
- The account may be permanently banned in accordance with Howl’s Terms and Conditions
- Fraudulent earnings may be reversed or adjusted
- All associated Howl links may be disabled
- Payment and banking information associated with the account may be removed
These steps protect the integrity of the platform and maintain a fair environment for all creators.
5. What safeguards does Howl use to prevent fraud?
Howl employs multiple layers of protection across the platform, including:
- Transparent Terms and Conditions governing valid earnings and acceptable activity
- System monitoring to detect abnormal performance or linking patterns
- Human review of flagged activity
- Automated payout holds to prevent misuse
- Link disabling and account restrictions when required
- Permanent bans for confirmed fraudulent behavior
These measures ensure creators, brands, and retailers can trust the accuracy and validity of all activity on Howl.
6. How does Howl support creators during a compliance review?
Howl communicates clearly throughout the process and provides creators with:
- Notice of any concerns
- A clear explanation of what information is needed
- An opportunity to respond
- Follow up once a final determination is made
Our goal is to maintain transparency and fairness while protecting the broader creator and retailer ecosystem.
7. Why does Howl enforce these compliance measures?
Howl’s responsibility is to maintain a safe, trustworthy platform for creators, brands, and retailers. Ensuring that all earnings and link activity comply with Howl’s Terms and Conditions protects:
- Retail partners and advertisers
- The broader creator community
- The integrity of performance based payouts
- Consumers who rely on authentic content
Our compliance standards help ensure a fair and secure environment where creators can confidently grow their businesses.