Advertising and Sponsorship Policy

Policy

Black Girl Media, and its brands have the right to decline any advertisement that, in its sole discretion, is incompatible with its mission or inconsistent with the values the our publications/websites/podcast or the organization, and to stop advertising previously accepted. Ads are subject to review by the editor and Board members.

Black Girl Media and its brands have no conflict of interest in what, when, or how we publish content, regardless of sponsorship status. In no case shall separate agreements with The Buckeye Flame or its affiliates supersede this policy.

• All native/content advertisements/sponsorships are labeled with “Sponsored” text., i.e. sponsored by, made possible by, in partnership with, together with.

• Ads that contain a URL or domain in the body must link to that same URL or domain.

• Ads must send users to the same landing page when the ad is clicked.

• Landing pages cannot use “fake” close behavior or any of the spam behavior which is recognized as malware.

• Ads must directly relate to the content on the landing page.

• Ads must clearly represent the company, product, or service that is being advertised.

PROHIBITED ACTIONS

Advertising for the following categories is prohibited:

• Ads must not be false, misleading, fraudulent, or deceptive.

• Ads cannot insult, harass, or threaten a user.

• Ads cannot contain, facilitate, promote or reference the following:

  • Discrimination agains any racial, political, or religious groups