CSS borders for the ads, allowed?

Hi! This is my first post on DP. I have been reading many threads for months, but never needed to write: now I have a question that maybe you can answer.

I have a link bar of AdSense in the top of a site, and I added some CSS borders in the top and bottom of the ad block. Do you think this would violate the TOS? I mean, they can argue that I'm "trying to get the attention of the visitor". What do you think?

Thanks in advance

PS: I have uploaded a screenshot of the borders:

 

I would say that it is allowed but that is a good question, because even when you put adsense ads onto a website it will ALWAYS be in some sort of CSS (If your using CSS on your site), so I guess its just a thing of whether or not it is bringing too much attention or not.

Your best bet is to e-mail google.

 

Thanks for your fast reply.

I'll send an e-mail to Google, but not today. Yesterday I sent them a report of fraudulent clicks, and I'm waiting for their answer. I don't want to change anything now. I removed the borders by the moment.

 

i use css border for my ads, dont think it's against the TOS (u can see example at www.loreleiweb.com, right in the center of teh page, next to the "new" pawn.

don't think it breaks any rule... but let me know if it does!!

 

its allowed and not against TOS, i am also using a custom css based border arrount my ads to make it looks better

 

Well, I sent the question to the AdSense guys. I'll post here if they answer.

 

Yeah, I'd love to know the real policy regarding custom/emphasising borders.

 

I didn't received any answer yet. Maybe somebody could send a similar e-mail asking the same thing.

 

I have just received an answer (they should reply faster...):

So... nothing in clear. Just "not drawing undue attention to the ad unit". I'm not taking the risk.

 

Do it on a page and ask them if its ok.

 

I sent them a screenshot, so I guess it's the same.