Ads Policies
The policies listed in this section complement our Terms and Conditions and describe QnAads's advertising policies with regards to products and services. These policies may apply to ads and the content of your site.
Application of our policies will always involve an element of discretion and we reserve the right to reject or approve any ads. As noted in our Terms & Conditions, you represent and warrant that your advertisements and/or website comply with all applicable laws.
'Anti' and Violence
Don't promote violence or advocate against a protected group.
Ad text advocating against any organization, person, or group of people is not permitted. Similarly, attempts to revise history against the interests of a protected group are not permitted.
Advertisements and associated websites may not promote violence or advocate against a protected group.
A protected group is distinguished by its:
- Race or ethnic origin
- Color
- National origin
- Religion
- Disability
- Sex
- Age
- Veteran status
- Sexual orientation/Gender identity
Anabolic Steroids
Don't promote anabolic steroids.
Advertising is not permitted for anabolic steroids, muscle-enhancing stacks and cycles, bodybuilding steroid supplements, and related content, irrespective of an advertiser's claims of legality.
Academic Aids
Don't promote unacceptable academic aids.
Advertising is not permitted for academic aids. This includes 'test-taking' services in which someone takes an exam for someone else and academic paper-writing services providing custom/pre-written theses, dissertations, etc.
Aids to Pass Drug Tests
Don't promote aids to pass drug tests.
Advertising is not permitted for the promotion of products designed to help someone pass a drug test. This includes products such as drug cleansing shakes and urine test additives.
Alcohol
Don't promote unacceptable alcohol products or promote alcohol where restricted.
Copyright
Don't promote copyrighted content without permission.
Copyrights are important business assets in which the copyright holder maintains exclusive rights. You must not use QnAads to promote the copying or distribution of copyrighted content for which you don't have consent from the copyright holder and which is not otherwise permitted by law.
Counterfeit Goods
Don't advertise counterfeit goods.
Advertising is not permitted for websites selling counterfeit goods.
Counterfeit goods contain a trademark or logo that is identical with or substantially indistinguishable from the trademark of another. Counterfeiters attempt to deceive consumers into believing the counterfeit is a genuine product of the brand owner, or sell their goods as faux, replicas or imitations of the original product. Counterfeit goods differ from standard trademark infringement in that counterfeiters attempt to pass off their goods as the originals, instead of merely using a similar mark in a confusing manner. Counterfeit goods differ from pirated products or copyright infringement because it is the trademark that is copied, rather than software, books, artwork, etc.
Drugs
Don't promote drugs.
Advertising is not permitted for the promotion of drugs and drug paraphernalia. This includes drug accessories, illegal drugs, and herbal drugs such as salvia and magic mushrooms.
Prostitution
Don't promote prostitution.
Advertising is not permitted for the promotion of prostitution.
Scams/Phishing for Personal Information
Don't use phishing or other scamming tactics.
Advertising is not permitted for sites collecting sensitive personal information or money with fake forms, false claims, or unauthorized use of Google Trademarks. Examples of personal information include email addresses, user names, passwords, and/or payment information. In addition, advertising is not permitted for 'run your car on water' programs or conteSexual & Adult Content
Sexual & adult content is restricted.
Ads cannot promote child pornography, any sexually suggestive content involving children, or other non-consensual sexual material. Ads also cannot promote teen pornography or pornography that describes models who might be underage.
Other Terms
The promotion of weapons is restricted. Promotion of Terrorism is banned. Advertising is not permitted for the promotion of certain weapons, such as firearms, firearm components, ammunition, balisongs (switchblades), butterfly knives, and brass knuckles.
