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Can My Business Advertise on ChatGPT?

Search your business type or industry to see whether it's allowed, restricted or prohibited under OpenAI's ad policies.

OpenAI changes these policies often and reviews ads individually. This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice or a guarantee of approval. Always check OpenAI's current ad policies.

Last checked: October 27, 2026. 300+ business types in 31 policy categories.

All business types, A to Z

A (15)

Accountant: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Acupuncturist: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Addiction treatment: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Adult entertainment: Prohibited, under Adult content and dating apps
Advocacy group: Prohibited, under Political and issue ads
Airline: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Allergy clinic: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Ammunition seller: Unclear, under Weapons and firearms
Apartment complex: Allowed, under Real estate services
Appliance repair: Allowed, under Home and local services
Architect: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Auto body shop: Allowed, under Home and local services
Auto detailing: Allowed, under Home and local services
Auto loan lender: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Auto repair shop: Allowed, under Home and local services

B (19)

Baby products: Allowed, under Household and consumer goods
Bail bonds: Unclear, under Financial services
Bakery: Allowed, under Restaurants
Bank: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Bankruptcy lawyer: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Bar: Depends, under Alcohol, tobacco and vaping
Barber: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Bed and breakfast: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Bike shop: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Boat dealer: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Bookkeeper: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Bookstore: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Botox and fillers: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
Bowling alley: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Brewery: Depends, under Alcohol, tobacco and vaping
Budgeting app: Depends, under Financial services
Business coach: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Business lawyer: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Business loan lender: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services

C (43)

Cabinet maker: Allowed, under Home and local services
Call center: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Cannabis dispensary: Prohibited, under Cannabis, THC and recreational drugs
Car dealership: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Car rental: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Car title loans: Depends, under Financial services
Car wash: Allowed, under Home and local services
Carpet cleaning: Allowed, under Home and local services
Casino: Depends, under Gambling and real-money gaming
Catering: Allowed, under Restaurants
CBD shop: Depends, under Cannabis, THC and recreational drugs
Cemetery: Allowed, under Home and local services
Check cashing: Depends, under Financial services
Chimney sweep: Allowed, under Home and local services
Chiropractor: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Church: Unclear, under Sensitive social topics
Closet organizer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Clothing store: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Coding bootcamp: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Coffee shop: Allowed, under Restaurants
Commercial cleaning: Allowed, under Home and local services
Commercial insurance broker: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Commercial real estate: Allowed, under Real estate services
Computer repair: Allowed, under Home and local services
Concert venue: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Concrete contractor: Allowed, under Home and local services
Consulting firm: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Copywriter: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Cosmetic dentist: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Dental services
Cosmetics brand: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Countertop installer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Courier service: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Coworking space: Allowed, under Business and professional services
CPAP supplier: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Consumer medical devices
Craft supplies: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Credit card issuer: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Credit repair: Prohibited, under Credit repair, debt settlement and debt assistance
Credit union: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Criminal defense lawyer: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
CRM software: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Cruise line: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Crypto exchange: Prohibited, under Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity firm: Allowed, under Business and professional services

D (20)

Dance studio: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Dating app: Prohibited, under Adult content and dating apps
Day spa: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Daycare: Allowed, under Home and local services
Debt relief: Prohibited, under Credit repair, debt settlement and debt assistance
Deck builder: Allowed, under Home and local services
Dental lab: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Dentist: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Dental services
Dermatologist: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Detox products: Prohibited, under Diet pills, detox and unsupported wellness claims
Diet pills: Prohibited, under Diet pills, detox and unsupported wellness claims
Distillery: Depends, under Alcohol, tobacco and vaping
DJ: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
DNA testing: Depends, under Medical testing
Dog groomer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Dog trainer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Driving school: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Dry cleaner: Allowed, under Home and local services
Drywall contractor: Allowed, under Home and local services
Dumpster rental: Allowed, under Home and local services

E (8)

Ebook author: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Electrician: Allowed, under Home and local services
Electronics store: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Employment lawyer: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Escape room: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Estate planning attorney: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Event planner: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Eyeglass store: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Vision services

F (12)

Family lawyer: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Fence installer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Fertility clinic: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Financial advisor: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Firearms dealer: Unclear, under Weapons and firearms
Flooring installer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Florist: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Food truck: Allowed, under Restaurants
Foundation repair: Allowed, under Home and local services
Fragrance brand: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Funeral home: Allowed, under Home and local services
Furniture store: Allowed, under Household and consumer goods

G (10)

Garage door repair: Allowed, under Home and local services
Garden center: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
General contractor: Allowed, under Home and local services
Gift shop: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Golf course: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Graphic designer: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Grocery store: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Gunsmith: Unclear, under Weapons and firearms
Gutter service: Allowed, under Home and local services
Gym: Allowed, under Lifestyle

H (17)

Hair care brand: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Handyman: Allowed, under Home and local services
Hardware store: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Health coach: Prohibited, under Diet pills, detox and unsupported wellness claims
Health insurance agent: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Health insurance
Hearing aid center: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Consumer medical devices
Home builder: Allowed, under Home and local services
Home buyer company: Allowed, under Real estate services
Home decor: Allowed, under Household and consumer goods
Home health care: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Home inspector: Allowed, under Home and local services
Home security installer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Hormone therapy clinic: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Hospital: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Hotel: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
House cleaning: Allowed, under Home and local services
HVAC contractor: Allowed, under Home and local services

I (10)

Ice cream shop: Allowed, under Restaurants
Imaging center: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Medical testing
Immigration lawyer: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Insulation contractor: Allowed, under Home and local services
Insurance agent: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Interior designer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Investment app: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Irrigation contractor: Allowed, under Home and local services
IT services: Allowed, under Business and professional services
IV therapy: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)

J (3)

Jewelry store: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Juice bar: Allowed, under Restaurants
Junk removal: Allowed, under Home and local services

K (2)

Kitchenware: Allowed, under Household and consumer goods
Knife shop: Unclear, under Weapons and firearms

L (14)

Landscaper: Allowed, under Home and local services
Language school: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Laser hair removal: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
Lash studio: Allowed, under Lifestyle
LASIK clinic: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Vision services
Lawn mowing service: Allowed, under Home and local services
Legal document service: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Life coach: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Limo service: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Lingerie brand: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Liquor store: Depends, under Alcohol, tobacco and vaping
Locksmith: Allowed, under Home and local services
Logistics company: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Lottery: Prohibited, under Gambling and real-money gaming

M (24)

Manufacturer: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Marketing agency: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Martial arts school: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Massage therapist: Depends, under Lifestyle
Matchmaker: Prohibited, under Adult content and dating apps
Mattress store: Allowed, under Household and consumer goods
Meal delivery: Allowed, under Restaurants
Med spa: Depends, under Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
Medical billing: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Medical device brand: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Consumer medical devices
Medical lab: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Medical testing
Medical supplies wholesaler: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Consumer medical devices
Membership community: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Men's health clinic: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Mental health therapy: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Mobile app: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Mobility equipment: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Consumer medical devices
Mold remediation: Allowed, under Home and local services
Money transfer: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Mortgage broker: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Motorcycle dealer: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Movers: Allowed, under Home and local services
Museum: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Music lessons: Allowed, under Digital products and education

N (6)

Nail salon: Allowed, under Lifestyle
NFT marketplace: Prohibited, under Cryptocurrency
Nonprofit: Depends, under Digital products and education
Notary: Depends, under Legal services
Nursing home: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Nutritionist: Depends, under Diet pills, detox and unsupported wellness claims

O (9)

Occupational therapy: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Oil change: Allowed, under Home and local services
Online casino: Prohibited, under Gambling and real-money gaming
Online course: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Online pharmacy: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Ophthalmologist: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Vision services
Optometrist: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Vision services
Oral surgeon: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Dental services
Orthodontist: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Dental services

P (40)

Painter: Allowed, under Home and local services
Paralegal service: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Party rentals: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Patent attorney: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Pawn shop: Depends, under Financial services
Payday loans: Depends, under Financial services
Payment processor: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Payroll service: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Pediatric dentist: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Dental services
Pediatrician: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Personal injury lawyer: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Personal loan lender: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Personal trainer: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Pest control: Allowed, under Home and local services
Pet boarding: Allowed, under Home and local services
Pet insurance: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Financial services
Pet sitter: Allowed, under Home and local services
Pet supplies: Allowed, under Household and consumer goods
Pharmacy: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Phone repair: Allowed, under Home and local services
Photographer: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Physical therapy: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Piano tuner: Allowed, under Home and local services
Pilates studio: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Pizza shop: Allowed, under Restaurants
Plastic surgeon: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Plumber: Allowed, under Home and local services
Podiatrist: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Political campaign: Prohibited, under Political and issue ads
Pool builder: Allowed, under Home and local services
Pool service: Allowed, under Home and local services
PR firm: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Pressure washing: Allowed, under Home and local services
Primary care doctor: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Printing company: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Private investigator: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Private school: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Promotional products: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Property management: Allowed, under Real estate services
Psychiatrist: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)

R (7)

Real estate agent: Allowed, under Real estate services
Real estate attorney: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Remodeling contractor: Allowed, under Home and local services
Replica goods: Prohibited, under Counterfeit goods
Restaurant: Allowed, under Restaurants
Roofer: Allowed, under Home and local services
RV dealer: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail

S (26)

SaaS company: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Salon: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Security guard service: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Self storage: Allowed, under Home and local services
Senior living: Depends, under Real estate services
Septic service: Allowed, under Home and local services
Shoe repair: Allowed, under Home and local services
Shoe store: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Shooting range: Unclear, under Weapons and firearms
Siding contractor: Allowed, under Home and local services
Sign company: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Skincare brand: Depends, under Lifestyle
Sleep clinic: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Medical testing
Smart home installer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Smoke shop: Prohibited, under Alcohol, tobacco and vaping
Snow removal: Allowed, under Home and local services
Solar installer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Specialty food brand: Allowed, under Household and consumer goods
Speech therapy: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Sporting goods: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Sports betting: Prohibited, under Gambling and real-money gaming
Staffing agency: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Stem cell clinic: Prohibited, under Unsafe or unapproved medical treatments
Summer camp: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Supplement brand: Depends, under Supplements
Swimwear brand: Allowed, under Lifestyle

T (19)

Tailor: Allowed, under Home and local services
Tanning salon: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Tattoo shop: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Tax attorney: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Legal services
Tax preparer: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Telehealth: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
THC products: Prohibited, under Cannabis, THC and recreational drugs
Theme park: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Thrift store: Allowed, under Ecommerce retail
Tire shop: Allowed, under Home and local services
Title company: Allowed, under Real estate services
Tour operator: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Towing: Allowed, under Home and local services
Toy store: Allowed, under Household and consumer goods
Trade school: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Translation services: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Travel agency: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Tree service: Allowed, under Home and local services
Tutoring: Allowed, under Digital products and education

U (2)

University: Allowed, under Digital products and education
Urgent care: Restricted: case-by-case approval, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)

V (5)

Vacation rental: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Vape shop: Prohibited, under Alcohol, tobacco and vaping
Veterinarian: Allowed, under Home and local services
Video production: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Virtual assistant: Allowed, under Business and professional services

W (13)

Watch repair: Allowed, under Home and local services
Water damage restoration: Allowed, under Home and local services
Water treatment: Allowed, under Home and local services
Waxing studio: Allowed, under Lifestyle
Web design agency: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Wedding venue: Allowed, under Travel and experiences
Weight loss clinic: Depends, under Healthcare services (clinics, doctors, therapists)
Well drilling: Allowed, under Home and local services
Wholesale distributor: Allowed, under Business and professional services
Window cleaning: Allowed, under Home and local services
Window installer: Allowed, under Home and local services
Windshield repair: Allowed, under Home and local services
Winery: Depends, under Alcohol, tobacco and vaping

Y (1)

Yoga studio: Allowed, under Lifestyle

How approval works for restricted industries

Restricted categories can advertise only in the US. OpenAI reviews each ad and advertiser before ads run, and may ask for proof such as a state license. Keep claims factual, make sure your landing page matches the ad, and expect approval to take longer than for other industries.

How to use

1
Search for your business. Type a word like plumber, dentist or mortgage.
2
Open the card. See the status, a short explanation and what to do next.
3
Check the source. OpenAI's ad policies are the final word, so confirm before you spend.

FAQ

What does 'restricted' mean?

Your industry can advertise, but only in the US and only after OpenAI reviews and approves your ads case by case. Expect extra checks, like proof of a license.

My industry isn't listed. Can I advertise?

Probably, if nothing about your product falls under a restricted or prohibited category. Check OpenAI's current ad policies to be sure.

Does 'allowed' mean my ads will be approved?

No. OpenAI still reviews every ad, and claims, landing pages and targeting all need to follow its policies.

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