NewsBreak Advertising Policies

Introduction

NewsBreak Advertising Policies help advertisers and partners learn what makes a great ad, as well as what is and isn't allowed in them. We require our advertisers and partners to comply with NewsBreak Advertising policies at all times. Failure to comply after repeated violations will result in deactivation from our platform. You can find detailed information on our policy here.

To offer a safe and positive online experience for users, we cannot accept ads that contain or relate to certain content.

• ADULT CONTENT (NSFW)
• HIDDEN SUBSCRIPTION
  ENROLLMENT
• HIGH-RISK FINANCE:
  BETTING, CRYPTO, GAMBLING

• IMPROPER MEDICAL
  CONTENT
• PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES:
  ALCOHOL, CBD, TOBACCO
• RELIGION
• SWEEPSTAKES

Creative Guidelines

• DO NOT MIMIC NEWS SITES
• DO NOT USE EXAGGERATED, HYPERBOLIC CLAIMS
• DO NOT ADD FALSE BUTTONS ON LANDING PAGES
• DO NOT USE INAPPROPRIATE OR UNAPPEALING IMAGES
• DO NOT SWAP REDIRECTS TO PROHIBITED LANDING PAGES
• DO NOT USE CELEBRITIES IN YOUR ADS UNLESS THERE IS A FORMAL ENDORSEMENT
• DO NOT MISLEAD USERS WITH MISMATCHED PRODUCTS IN ADS AND LANDING PAGES

Trademark Policy

1. Endorsement Restrictions

   • Unauthorized Association: Advertisers are prohibited from using logos, brand elements, or any visual or textual identities in a manner that suggests or implies any form of affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship with the trademark owner when no such relationship officially exists. This includes but is not limited to, the use of these elements in advertising, promotional materials, or on any product packaging.

2. Prohibition of Addition or Imitation

   • No Unauthorized Usage: The direct use, incorporation, or combination of trademarks, whether they are names or logos, in a brand name, product name, business name, trade name, domain name, or slogan is strictly prohibited unless explicitly owned or legally licensed by the advertiser.

   • Avoiding Imitation: Advertisers must refrain from imitating or replicating the trademarked logos, product names, trade names, or business names of others. This includes creating designs or names that are deceptively similar to existing trademarks which could confuse consumers.

3. Deceptive Practices

   • Misleading Representations: Logos or trademarks must not be used in a misleading manner. They should accurately represent the entity or product they are associated with and should not deceive the consumer about the nature of the business, its affiliations, or its endorsements.

4. Clarity and Legibility

   • Visibility Requirements: All logos and trademarks used must be clear and legible. They should be appropriately sized — not excessively large or small — and displayed in a way that they are easily recognizable and readable by the public. This ensures the true and accurate representation of the brand is communicated effectively.

Logo Infringement Policy

1. Infringement

   • Endorsement: Don’t use the logo or any of brand elements in any way that implies affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship where such a relationship does not exist.

   • Addition or Imitation: Don’t use, incorporate, or combine any of the trademarks (names or logos) as brand name, product name, business name, trade name, website domain, or slogan unless it is yours, similarly don’t imitate others logo, product name, trade name or business name.

2. Deceptive Practices

   • Logo should not be misleading in any way to the creative or ad account it is associated with.

3. Clarity and Legibility

   • Logos need to be clear, legible, and not excessively small or big.

Enforcement and Compliance

Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including but not limited to removal of content, suspension of accounts, and legal action, depending on the severity of the infringement. It is in the interest of all advertisers to adhere to these guidelines to maintain a trustworthy and legally compliant environment.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you are a rights holder or authorized representative and believe your copyrighted material is being used in ads on our platform without authorization, you may submit a formal report using our DMCA Takedown Request Form.

To help us process your report efficiently, please ensure that the form is fully completed and signed.

Once submitted, our team will review the report and take appropriate action, which may include removal of the infringing ad(s) or suspension of the advertiser’s account in accordance with our Enforcement and Compliance policy.