Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Our Commitment
Shubh Times is committed to maintaining transparency and editorial integrity while providing relevant advertising content to our readers.
Editorial Independence
• Our editorial content is independent of advertising considerations
• News reporting and editorial decisions are not influenced by advertisers
• Clear distinction is maintained between editorial content and advertisements
Advertisement Standards
Acceptable Advertising
• Products and services that comply with Indian laws
• Content that aligns with our editorial values
• Advertisements that are clearly identifiable as promotional content
Prohibited Content
We do not accept advertisements for:
• Illegal products or services
• Adult content or gambling
• Misleading or false claims
• Products that may harm public health
• Content that promotes discrimination or hate speech
Disclosure Requirements
• All sponsored content is clearly labeled as “Advertisement” or “Sponsored”
• Native advertising includes appropriate disclosure statements
• Affiliate links are disclosed where applicable
• Editorial recommendations are independent of advertising relationships
Advertiser Responsibilities
Advertisers must ensure that:
• All claims in advertisements are truthful and substantiated
• Products and services comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Advertisement content does not infringe on third-party rights
• Proper disclaimers and disclosures are included where required
Advertisement Placement
• Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content
• Ad placement does not interfere with user experience
• We reserve the right to refuse or remove advertisements that violate our standards
Compliance and Monitoring
We regularly review advertising content to ensure compliance with our policies and applicable laws. Violations may result in immediate removal of advertisements and termination of advertising agreements.
User Experience
We strive to balance advertising revenue with user experience by:
• Limiting intrusive advertisement formats
• Ensuring fast page loading times
• Providing relevant advertising content
• Respecting user privacy preferences
Contact for Advertising
For advertising inquiries and policy questions:
Email: durgesh.sharma@shubhtimes.com
Updates to This Policy
This advertisement policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulations or business practices. Continued advertising with us constitutes acceptance of any changes.
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