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- I'm unable to send messages in some LINE chats
I'm unable to send messages in all LINE chats:
If you're suddenly unable to send messages on LINE, it's possible that your use of LINE may have been suspended for violating (or being suspected of violating) our Terms of Use.
Below are the main types of activity taken from our standards that constitute violations of our Terms of Use. Please refer to Standards regarding posts on LINE on LINE Safety Center and refrain from engaging in similar conduct in the future.
Note: For security reasons, we do not provide details regarding the basis for what violates our Terms of Use, or why the service has been suspended.
Below are the main standards that constitute violations.
• Posting content that is generally considered unacceptable, such as abusive language, obscene content, or any other obscene expressions.
• Exchanging personal information (e.g. phone number, address, LINE ID), or continually inviting or soliciting others to meet in person.
• Engaging in any unlawful acts, such as the illegal trading of banned substances, stocks, etc.
• Acts of planning or inviting minors to inappropriate meetings or assemblies.
• Acts deemed to be spamming, such as sending multiple stickers or posts in a row over a short period of time.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: When will the suspension be lifted?
A: The temporary suspension period lasts between 24 hours and 7 days. You can use the suspended feature again once the suspension period is over.
Note: You may be restricted for longer depending on the nature of the violation.
Q. If my suspension lasts longer than seven days, when will the suspension be lifted at the latest?
A: We are sorry to say that we cannot provide a specific time frame for when the suspension will be lifted.
Be advisedI'm unable to send messages in some LINE chats:
First, tap
next to the message.If “This message could not be sent” appears
Your use of LINE may have been restricted for violating our Terms of Use. For details, refer to I'm unable to send messages in all LINE chats.
If “This message could not be sent” doesn't appear
You may be unable to send messages if your network connection is temporarily unstable. If the issue persists with a stable network connection, refer to the following Help article.
I can't send/receive messages
See also:
General solutions for issues with LINE
My LINE account was or may have been stolen
I can't send/receive messages
I suddenly became unable to use a feature
How logins with biometric information work