Effective Date : 01/01/ 2024
Thank you for considering advertising on trustedsources.co.za. This Advertising Policy outlines the guidelines and standards that govern advertising content and practices on our website.
1. Advertising Acceptance:
1.1. Editorial Independence: The acceptance of advertising on our website does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services advertised, nor does it influence our editorial content or decision-making process.
1.2. Discretion: We reserve the right to accept or reject any advertising request at our discretion. We may decline to publish or remove any advertisement that we deem inappropriate, misleading, offensive, or incompatible with our values or mission.
2. Advertiser Responsibilities:
2.1. Compliance: Advertisers are responsible for ensuring that their advertisements comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including those related to advertising content, claims, and disclosures.
2.2. Accuracy: Advertisers must provide accurate and truthful information about their products or services. Any claims made in advertisements must be substantiated and supported by credible evidence.
2.3. Transparency: Advertisements must be clearly identified as such and distinguishable from editorial content. Advertisers should use appropriate labeling or disclosures to indicate that the content is sponsored or paid for.
3. Prohibited Content:
3.1. Illegal or Offensive Content: We do not accept advertising that promotes illegal activities, violence, discrimination, or any content that is offensive, inappropriate, or harmful to our audience.
3.2. Misleading Claims: Advertisements must not contain false, deceptive, or misleading statements, including exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims about the efficacy, safety, or benefits of the advertised products or services.
3.3. Adult Content: We do not accept advertisements for adult content, including but not limited to pornography, adult entertainment, or sexually explicit material.
4. Ad Placement and Format:
4.1. Placement: Advertisements may be placed in various locations on our website, including banners, sidebars, or within content sections. The placement of advertisements is determined at our discretion and may be subject to change.
4.2. Format: Advertisements must adhere to our specified dimensions, file formats, and technical specifications. We reserve the right to reject advertisements that do not meet our formatting requirements.
5. User Experience:
5.1. Non-Intrusive: We strive to maintain a positive user experience for our visitors. Advertisements should be non-intrusive and should not disrupt or detract from the functionality or usability of our website.
5.2. Relevance: We aim to display advertisements that are relevant and of interest to our audience. Advertisers should target their campaigns appropriately to ensure relevance to our target demographic.
6. Compliance Monitoring:
6.1. Monitoring: We may periodically review advertisements to ensure compliance with our Advertising Policy. We reserve the right to remove or modify any advertisement that violates our policies or standards.
7. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our Advertising Policy, or if you would like to inquire about advertising opportunities on Trustedsources.co.za, please contact us at [email protected].
Last Updated: 01/01/2024