How do you disclose ads, and do you need an influencer license, in Germany?

Influencers have been sued for using the English "#ad" when their audience was mainly German. Use German-language disclosure.

Sources: Influenceflow: disclosure requirements 2026

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Last verified October 6, 2026 by Terrell Groggins. Rules change: check the official source before you shoot or post. This is not legal advice.