Advertising Content Policies

Effective Date: 1st January 2025

At dkode Limited (dkode), we are committed to maintaining a high standard of integrity, transparency, and responsibility in all advertising content displayed on our platform. These Advertising Content Policies outline the guidelines and standards that advertisers must adhere to when submitting content for promotion on dkode.co. By ensuring compliance with these policies, we aim to create a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy environment for our users.

1. General Guidelines

• All advertising content must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Advertisements should align with dkode’s mission of fostering creativity, clarity, and accessibility in information.

• Content must be truthful and not misleading. Claims made in advertisements should be substantiated by evidence where applicable.

• Advertisements must not contain offensive or inappropriate material, including but not limited to hate speech, discriminatory language, or explicit content.

2. Prohibited Content

To ensure a positive user experience and maintain ethical standards, the following types of content are strictly prohibited:

• Illegal Products or Services: Advertisements promoting illegal activities or products are not allowed.

• Harmful or Dangerous Products: Ads for weapons, explosives, drugs (including recreational substances), or other hazardous items are prohibited.

• Deceptive Practices: Misleading claims about products/services or false endorsements are not permitted.

• Adult Content: Explicit sexual content or services is strictly disallowed.

• Hate Speech & Discrimination: Ads containing hate speech or promoting discrimination based on race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, disability status, etc., will be rejected.

3. Restricted Content

Certain types of advertising may require additional review or restrictions:

• Alcohol: Ads promoting alcoholic beverages must comply with local laws and include appropriate disclaimers regarding responsible consumption.

• Gambling & Betting: Gambling-related ads must adhere to regional regulations and include clear warnings about risks associated with gambling.

• Health & Wellness Claims: Ads for health-related products (e.g., supplements) must avoid exaggerated claims and provide scientific backing where necessary.

4. Creative Standards

To maintain the visual integrity of our platform:

• Advertisements should be professionally designed and visually appealing without being overly intrusive (e.g., no flashing images).

• Grammar and spelling errors in ad copy will result in rejection until corrected.

• Ads should clearly identify the advertiser’s brand name/logo to ensure transparency.

5. User Privacy

dkode prioritises user privacy. As such:

• Advertisers must comply with all relevant data protection laws (e.g., GDPR) when collecting user data through advertisements.

• Ads that involve tracking cookies or similar technologies must disclose this practice transparently to users.

6. Review Process

All submitted advertisements undergo a thorough review process before approval:

• Submissions are evaluated against these Advertising Content Policies.

• If an advertisement violates any policy guideline(s), it will be rejected with feedback provided for necessary changes.

• Approved ads may still be subject to periodic reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.

7. Reporting Violations

Users who encounter advertisements that violate these policies can report them directly via our email address: content@dkode.co. Our team will investigate reported violations promptly and take appropriate action.

8. Policy Updates

dkode reserves the right to update these Advertising Content Policies at any time without prior notice. Advertisers are encouraged to review this page regularly for updates.

By submitting advertising content to dkode for publication on dkode.co, advertisers agree to abide by these policies in full.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Advertising Content Policies, please contact us at: