Effective Date: 01 July 2025
This Advertising Policy outlines how advertising is presented, disclosed, and managed across 9AM Business Ltd platforms.
1. Advertising Principles
We believe advertising should be transparent, honest, and clearly distinguishable from editorial content. This policy applies to display ads, sponsored content, promoted listings, and affiliate links.
2. Ad Labelling
- Display ads are clearly separated from editorial content.
- Sponsored content is labelled with terms such as “Sponsored”, “Paid Promotion”, or “Advertisment”.
- Affiliate links, where used, will be clearly marked, and we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them.
3. Editorial Independence
We maintain a strict separation between our editorial team and commercial partners. Advertisers do not influence our editorial decisions, article topics, or coverage.
4. Acceptable Advertisements
We accept advertising that aligns with our values and does not:
- Mislead or deceive
- Promote hate speech, illegal activity, or discrimination
- Contain malware, spyware, or intrusive pop-ups
- All ads are subject to review and approval by 9AM Business Ltd.
5. Ad Placement and Targeting
- Ads may be placed contextually or according to category (e.g. by sector)
- We do not use behavioural tracking or personalised ads unless users consent to cookies
6. Removal or Rejection
We reserve the right to reject, remove, or request modifications to any advertisement that does not comply with this policy or our brand standards.
7. Advertiser Responsibilities
Advertisers must:
- Ensure all claims are truthful and legally compliant
- Provide accurate creatives and landing page URLs
- Honour all offers and promotions displayed in ads
8. Complaints and Feedback
If you believe an advertisement breaches our policy, contact: advertisement@9ambusiness.co.uk
Subject: Advertising Complaint
This policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect our standards and user expectations.