Planet Detroit is committed to unbiased, independent journalism. Funds from advertising and sponsored content allow Planet Detroit to cover operating costs and expand coverage. The following policy explains how Planet Detroit protects our journalistic integrity and the trust of our readers while working with advertisers and sponsors.
Policy
All advertising programs are independent of editorial decisions. Planet Detroit does not endorse any product or service marked as an advertisement or promoted by a sponsor in Planet Detroit publications. Editorial content is not compromised by commercial or financial interests or by any specific arrangements with advertising clients or sponsors. Advertisements may not be deceptive or misleading and must be verifiable. Advertisements should clearly identify the advertiser and product or service being offered.
Scope
This policy covers all Planet Detroit functions and any affiliates involving advertising operations.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of Nina Ignaczak, Editor, to ensure compliance with this policy. Contact Nina at nina@planetdetroit.org with questions.
Procedure
Planet Detroit has the right to decline any advertisement that, in its sole discretion, is incompatible with its mission or inconsistent with the values of Planet Detroit, the publication/website, or the organization and to stop accepting advertising previously accepted. Ads are subject to review by the editor and others at Planet Detroit. Planet Detroit has no conflict of interest in what, when, or how we publish content, regardless of sponsorship status. In no case shall separate agreements with Planet Detroit 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 spam behavior recognized as malware.
- Ads must directly relate to the content on the landing page.
- Ads must clearly represent the company, product, or service 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.
Violations
Violations of this policy may lead to consequences up to and including the removal of the ad being served on Planet Detroit sites and related material.
Reservation of Rights
Planet Detroit reserves the right to modify or terminate this Policy with or without notice.
ADVERTISING COMPLAINTS POLICY
Please send any complaints about advertising/sponsorship to nina@planetdetroit.org.
PARTNERSHIP CLAUSE
Planet Detroit retains editorial control of our content. Funding partners do not have input into stories that will be produced, are not aware of specific stories we are working on, do not review them before publication, and do not have special access to reporters (with the exception of sponsored content that will be clearly marked). We will always disclose who our funding partners are. Partners must review our full sponsorship policy and sign a sponsorship agreement before partnering with Planet Detroit.