Using URLs in resource descriptions

Due to an increase in reports around the use of URLs in resource descriptions, please be reminded of the information below and we would ask that you take appropriate action

Tes Author Team

Author Announcement

We have seen an increase in reports of authors using their resource descriptions to advertise third party websites. We would like to draw your attention to two points in the FAQs and ask that you ensure your resources are in line with this:  

  • Resources should be downloadable directly from the Tes website and should not direct users to an external hosting site. 

  • You can include website URLs for third-party sites within uploaded resource files if the link does not require a login, is directly relevant to the context of the resource and does not promote commercial/personal gain, except when a requirement of any licensed content, such as a Creative Commons licensed image. 

Please review your resources and ensure that all external links to third party websites are removed. We would ask that you complete this action before 1 March 2024. Should this not be resolved before then, impacted resources may be temporarily removed. 

You can view this, and further information in our FAQs: https://www.tes.com/en-gb/policies/help/selling-resources-faq