Refusal reasons
Last updated on
Jun 11, 2026
Learn about common reasons design templates are refused on Adobe Stock, including technical issues, font problems, IP violations, and preview errors, along with guidance to help Contributors avoid submission issues.
All templates submitted to Adobe Stock are reviewed to ensure they meet Adobe’s design and technical quality standards. Refusal reasons are provided as a courtesy. As outlined in the Contributor Agreement, Adobe may approve or refuse content at its discretion. The following list outlines common reasons for template refusals to help Contributors understand and avoid issues during submission.
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Potential issues to resolve |
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Technical |
Technical issues with the template file |
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Fonts |
Font functionality problems in templates |
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Too similar |
Lack of template uniqueness |
Insufficient differentiation from existing templates. This happens when the template is too similar to existing templates and will not provide unique value. |
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Thumbnail or preview |
Thumbnail or preview issues |
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IP text |
IP violation in layout copy or text |
Layout copy or text protected by IP rights |
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IP asset |
IP violation in assets |
Use of protected elements like:
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Note
If you have any questions about a design template refusal, contact the support team at template-contributor-support@adobe.com.
