If your content was rejected with “QR codes are prohibited. Please only use simple designs to represent QR codes in content.”, it is most likely because:
A detailed QR code is depicted. Detailed QR code designs, whether functioning or inactive, are prohibited.
A QR code displays text or opens to a webpage.
Here are some examples of unacceptable QR codes:
Here are some examples of images that contain acceptable or generic QR Codes or Barcodes:
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We Recommend
Avoid, remove or obscure QR Codes from all products.
Only incorporate extermely simple QR code designs into your content. QR code designs that have the characteristics of a real, functioning QR codes will be rejected.
If you don’t understand the reason for the rejection of your images or if you need additional clarification, you can always contact contributor support.