These Ad Policies and Guidelines apply to all ads displayed on the Namastum Ad Platform and describe what ad content is allowed on Namastum.
Advertisers are responsible for their ads and for complying with these Ad Policies and Guidelines, the Namastum Ad Platform Terms of Service, the Namastum Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .
Our Advertising Policies provide guidance on what types of ad content are allowed and what is not allowed. When advertisers place an order, each ad is reviewed against these policies. If you think your ad was mistakenly disapproved, you can request a review of the decision. We may restrict you if you violate our Advertising Policies, Community Standards or other Meta policies and terms. Restriction may be like Unpublishing associated article / Page, Disabling existing ads when the associated page/ article/ link, Restricting the ability to run new ads, Revoking authorization to run ads on any issue
1. Ad Review
2. Ad format
3. Positing
4. Editorial requirements
5. Link format
6. Destination
7. Prohibited content
7.1 Community Standard
7.2 Illegal products and services
7.3 Graphic and shocking
7.4 Adult products and services
7.5 Hate and violence
7.6 Intellectual Property rights
7.7 Deceptive and misleading
7.8 Election or political ads
7.9 Deceptive financial products or services
7.10 Sale of Body Parts
7.11 Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
7.12 Weapons, firearms and explosives
7.13 Spyware or Malware
We have an ad review system that is primarily on automated tools to check ads against our Advertising Policies. This happens automatically before ads begin running, and is typically completed within 24-48 hours, although it may take longer in some cases. During this review, the status of the ad will be “In Review.” If required, ads may be reviewed again, including after they are live. The ad review system reviews ads for violations of our Advertising Policies, privacy policy and terms.
Ads can only promote products inside Namastum, such as channels or bots. Each ad consists of an ad text and a button that opens a link to the advertised product. The maximum length of the ad text is 160 characters including spaces.
1. Relevance - The ad and its all ad components should be relevant and appropriate to the product or service being offered. 2. Accuracy - Ads must clearly represent the company, product, service, or brand that is being advertised. Th link should not refer to some other link, hacked link. not offer or link to any prohibited product or service. Learn more about ad quality best practices that can improve ad performance.
All ads must use standard requirements of style, clarity, spelling, punctuation numbers, marks and symbols. The following is not allowed:
You may use two ad links. The main ad link submitted in the ‘URL’ field. You may include second ad link
using the format namastum/link or @link. The ad link and the link in the ad text must both lead to
the right page. It should not mislead or it should not redirect
Links must be used properly. Particularly, the following is not allowed:
The destination channel or link on Namastum must be complete and functional, and its content should be consistent, clear and relevent with the ad. Destination link must be public. Particularly, the following is not allowed:
Our Ad Policies and Guidelines prohibit some types of ad content to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for Namastum users. This is a partial list. All examples given are non-exhaustive.
Ads must not violate our Community Standards. Read carefully our terms of use, privacy policy and other policies..
Ads must not facilitate or promote illegal products, services or activities. Ads targeted to minors must not promote products, services, or content that are inappropriate, illegal, or unsafe, or that exploit, mislead, or create undue pressure on the targeted age groups.
Ads must not promote graphic or shocking, products and services.
Ads must not promote adult products or services. Ads promoting reproductive health products or services, like contraception and family planning must be targeted to people 18 years or older.
We donot allow adult content. Ads must not contain adult content including nudity, activities that are overly suggestive or sexually provocative. Chatting, meeting and dating ads miust not be positioned in a sexual way or with an intent to sexualise.
Ads must not promote hatred, intolerance, harassment, discrimination, violence, or abuse. Ads must not increase/ promote tensions between caste, communities and religion
Examples:
We respect the intellectual propert right. Namastum is committed to helping people and organizations protect their intellectual property rights. Ads, boosted and promoted content must not violate third party rights, like trademark, copyright, privacy or other personal or proprietary rights.
Copyright: Copyright is a legal right that seeks to protect original works like books, music, film, art, images, videos. Copyright doesn’t protect things like names, titles and slogans.
Trademark: A trademark is a word, slogan, symbol or design like brand name, logo that distinguishes the products or services offered by one person, group or company from another. Trademark is to prevent confusion among consumers about who provides or who is affiliated with a product or service.
Ads must not contain false or misleading information about any product or service. False statements, claims or offers are not allowed.
Namastum does not allow advocating for or against a politician, political party, or political movement. Ads must not promote political campaigns, elections, political parties, movements, or candidates.
Ads must not contains products or services associated with deceptive or harmful financial practices.
Ads may not promote payday loans, paycheck advances, bail bonds, or any short-term loans intended to cover someone's expenses until their next payday.
Ads promoting income opportunities must not promote business models offering quick compensation for little investment, including multilevel marketing opportunities. Ads for ponzi schemes are not permitted.
Ads must not promote the sale of human body parts or fluids.
Ads must not promote psychoactive substances, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products,e-cigarettes, rolling papers, chewing tobacco or fast food.
Ads must not promote the sale of weapons, explosives or ammunition, or any related content. Ads must not include promoting guns,magazines, scopes, silencers,pepper spray, daggers, axes
Ads must not contain spyware, malware, or any software that results in an unexpected or deceptive experience. This includes links to sites containing these products. Ads must not promote content, products, or services that facilitate unsolicited communications, are intended to harm or gain unauthorized access to a user's device, or cause deceptive or unexpected consequences. Promotion of phishing software, malware, viruses, trojan viruses,malicious code are not allowed.
Sending automated content to namastum and from namastum to other social media platforms are not allowed.