Forbidden Content and Practices
Let's review the articles in the 'Forbidden Content and Practices' section.
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We aim to ensure that our publishers adhere to all guidelines to effectively monetize their inventories. Below is a list of placements where native ads are prohibited. Please note that this list is subject to change without prior notice. Utilizing any of the placements mentioned below will result in a permanent account suspension, with no earnings from the ads placed in the prohibited areas:
- placements of widgets that overlap video players, whether with or without a close button
- placements of widgets that overlap simulated video players, whether with or without a close button
- placements of widgets that cover or overlap the content
- placing a widget in a transparent layer that obscures video players, with or without a close button
- concealing widget placement in a transparent layer that overlaps video players, with or without a close button
- hidden on-click links that automatically redirect users to ScroogeFrog AdNetwork advertiser landing pages
- widget placements that automatically redirect the page without user interaction
- widget placements that overlap with another widget
- widget placements generating a high volume of involuntary and/or fraudulent clicks
- placements on pages facilitating illegal file downloading, streaming sites, torrents, etc.
- widgets are placed in floating blocks that move with page scrolling or appear over website content without a close button
- misleading or call-to-click headlines at the top of the widget (e.g., "Click twice (2x) to close," "Click to download," "Click to watch video," "Click on ads," "Check our sponsors," "Please click an ad to support this site")
- widget placements accompanied by arrows or other symbols directing attention to the widget
- widget placements obstructed by website content
- widget placements that auto-redirect or auto-refresh
- header widget placement with more than one row of images on desktop and mobile versions
- impact widget positioned before the main content.
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The list of forbidden practices is subject to change without prior notice. Engaging in any of the practices listed below will result in a permanent account suspension, and no payments will be made for ad units displayed in articles associated with the prohibited practices:
- under construction websites
- domain parking
- counterfeit domains
- websites crafted to imitate genuine and lawful sources
- any engagement tactics prompting redirections to external web pages
- pages displaying errors
- concealment techniques
- violation of copyright
- defective or empty web pages
- phishing attempts
- websites contaminated with malicious software
- malware advertising
- harmful software
- browser hijacking
- automatic downloads without user consent.
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The roster of banned categories is subject to change without prior notice. Employing any of the listed categories will result in a permanent account suspension, with no payments from the ad units displayed on pages featuring these categories:
- trafficking or exploitation
- tobacco goods
- termination of pregnancy
- mature
- promotion of alcoholic beverages
- surveillance equipment
- firearms and bombs
- informal dating
- unlawful betting
- distasteful material
- sexualizing underage individuals
- utilization of underage persons
- live streams
- illegal drugs
- drug-related items
- mind-altering substances.
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The roster of restricted language could undergo alterations without prior notification. Employing any of the language types mentioned below will result in a permanent account suspension, with no earnings from the ad units displayed on pages containing such language:
- mature
- indecent
- slanderous
- provocative
- deceptive assertions
- exaggerated communication
- bigotry
- prejudice.
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The roster of banned visual content is subject to modification without prior notification. Utilizing any of the images outlined below will result in a permanent account suspension, with no earnings from ad units displayed alongside such visuals:
- violence (such as shootings, tragic incidents, sexual assault, injuries, and self-harm)
- mature content
- deceased individuals
- scenes depicting defecation
- nudity
- provocative material
- flashing lights or strobing effects
- intolerance
- discrimination.
