These Advertisement Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) are in place to govern all native ads published on CircleGab, and applies to all advertisers. If you would like to advertise on CircleGab, take a look at our Advertisement Terms & Conditions.

The Guidelines provides guidance for advertisers to publish high quality, honest and useful ads to CircleGab users. Advertisers are solely responsible for the content of their ads, as well as the compliance with all of CircleGab`s terms and local laws. These Guidelines are not legal advice.

Advertisements on CircleGab may be reviewed by our internal teams for compliance with these Guidelines as they are enforced globally. If the ad is rejected or otherwise removed, you will receive a notice with the rejection reason. Continued abuse of CircleGab`s advertisement platform, may result in suspension of advertisement privileges or the removal of your account.

CircleGab reserves the right to amend, update and change the content of these Guidelines at will and without notice. CircleGab also reserves the right to modify, reject or remove any ads, including ads not explicitly prohibited by the Guidelines at its sole discretion.

 

Advertisements that are prohibited

  • Products or Services in Violation of Trade Policies
    CircleGab prohibits advertisements for products or services aimed at or originating from countries under trade embargos or sanctions by the Norwegian government. Please visit the EU Sanctions Map website for more information.

  • Counterfeit Goods
    Counterfeit consumer goods are unauthorized imitations of branded products, typically of inferior quality, produced, marketed, or sold under another brand’s name. Sellers of these goods may infringe on the brand owner’s trademark, patent, or copyright by falsely representing their products as genuine.

  • Products or Services that Enable Illegal, Fraudulent, or Misleading Behavior
    CircleGab prohibits Products or Services that Enable Illegal, Fraudulent, or Misleading Behavior

  • Obscene, Offensive, or inappropriate Content
    CircleGab prohibits advertisements that contain disinformation or obscene, offensive or inappropriate content, products or services. Advertisements on CircleGab should be relatively family friendly and non-exploitative.

  • Misleading, Untrue or Deceptive Advertisements
    Do not mislead CircleGab or CircleGab users in your advertisements. Advertisers must ensure the contents of their advertisements is verifiable and truthful.

  • Weapons and Related Products
    CircleGab prohibits advertisements of weapons or weapon-related products regardless of legality. No ads should pose risk, potential violence or bodily harm.

  • Tobacco
    CircleGab prohibits ads that promote the use, sale, manufacture, or branding of tobacco, tobacco alternatives, and related products and services.

  • Gambling and Gambling Related Services
    CircleGab prohibits advertisements that promotes gambling or gambling related services, exchange of money or other items of value (i.e. Loot boxes, digital keys).

  • Political Advertisements
    Though CircleGab encourages users to engage in political dialogue, we are prohibiting advertisment containing political candidates, parties, or other issues related to political activity.

  • Religious Advertisements
    As religion is a personal matter, and more often than not used as a weapon for discrimination and control, CircleGab prohibits these kind of advertisements.

  • Recreational Drugs
    CircleGab adheres to a policy where products and services advertised, regardless of their legality, must not pose risks of sickness, injury, or addiction that could negatively impact users. Ads promoting the use, sale, manufacturing, and branding of recreational drugs and related products and services are prohibited. Prohibited items include, but not limited to, recreational drugs such as cocaine, cannabis, methamphetamine, and psilocybin mushrooms, along with drug paraphernalia like bongs, pipes, grinders, and associated clothing.

 

Advertisements that are restricted

  • Alcohol
    Alcohol advertising on CircleGab is allowed but must follow strict guidelines to ensure responsible marketing. Advertisements for alcoholic beverages, including non-alcoholic alternatives, must adhere to industry standards and local laws. Direct sales and brand awareness ads must include “Drink Responsibly,” age-gate landing pages, and comply with CircleGab’s community rules. Prohibited content includes promoting binge drinking, appealing to minors, associating drinking with success, endorsements by celebrities, and depicting dangerous behavior or locations. Ads for alcohol-related items and events are permitted without a sales representative. Advertising for alcohol addiction treatment is not allowed.

  • Third-Party Rights
    CircleGab prioritizes safeguarding third-party rights and intellectual property across its platform. This commitment entails restricting the use of third-party rights in advertisements and usernames, specifically concerning copyright, trademark, rights to privacy or publicity, and personal or proprietary rights. Advertisers may need to furnish documentation or proof of authorization upon CircleGab’s request. Furthermore, CircleGab asserts its prerogative to protect its own trademarks, logos, and branding, emphasizing that users should refrain from unauthorized use or misuse of CircleGab’s intellectual property unless explicitly authorized.

  • Live Animals and Animal products
    To safeguard the well-being of all animals and contribute to the conservation of endangered species, CircleGab prohibits the advertisement of live animals. This excludes services related to animal welfare (i.e. veterinarian services, products for animals).

  • Unofficial Ticket and Event resale
    Advertisements for the unauthorized resale of event tickets, including fake and counterfeit tickets, are prohibited on CircleGab. However, authorized third-party resellers are permitted to advertise on the platform.

  • Dating Services
    Dating services promoted on CircleGab must adhere to principles of inclusivity, non-discrimination, and non-exploitation. Prohibited dating services include those emphasizing infidelity, casual sex, escorts, prostitution, intimate massages, international or mail order bride services, and those focusing on fetishes or fetish communities. Additionally, services that discriminate or exclude based on factors such as race, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, class, or health status are not permitted.

  • Financial/Cryptocurrency Products and Services
    Advertisers for these products and services on CircleGab must undergo vetting and, where mandated by law, possess appropriate licenses approved by regulatory authorities. CircleGab restricts ads related to financial products and services, ensuring compliance with local laws, rules, regulations, licensing requirements, and industry standards. Advertisers may need pre-approval and may be required to furnish additional documentation at CircleGab’s discretion. Properly licensed advertisers can promote a range of financial products and services such as banking, investment advice, loans, insurance, crypto wallets, exchanges, educational resources, and business opportunities. However, certain products and services, including single securities, unlicensed banks, debt-collection programs, payday loans, and crypto loans, are strictly prohibited from advertising on CircleGab. Ads must avoid making unrealistic claims, guaranteeing investment outcomes, or targeting inappropriate audiences or locations.

  • Health and Wellness
    CircleGab is dedicated to running health and wellness advertisements, including for pharmaceuticals that are safe, well researched, and compliant with applicable regulations and legal frameworks. Prescription drugs are prohibited, and all other wellness products without documented effects cannot advertise on our platform. All health and wellness advertisers on CircleGab, where applicable, must be licensed and approved by relevant regulatory authorities.

 

Editorial Requirements

  • Video Advertisements
    Video ads on CircleGab must adhere to stringent guidelines to ensure high-quality audio and visual clarity. They must avoid blurry images, illegible text, or distorted videos, and are strictly prohibited from including strobing, flashing, or any other distracting visuals. Furthermore, video content must be directly relevant to the advertised product or service, and both thumbnails and video content must be suitable for general audiences. Additionally, the spoken language in the video ads must correspond accurately with the text in the ad copy.

  • Mature rated media
    Mature rated media and videos are allowed on CircleGab under specific conditions. This includes MPAA (or equivalent) rated-R films, TV Rating MA (or equivalent) shows, ESRB Rated MA (or equivalent) video games, and digital content from recognized subscription-based streaming services. Additionally, content categorized as mature, such as “red band trailers,” must be clearly labeled if they include shocking, graphic, or profane material.

  • Style Policies
    Style Policies on CircleGab emphasize maintaining professional and user-friendly advertising that enhances the overall user experience. Clear and concise ads tend to yield better outcomes for advertisers. Key guidelines include using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, limiting capitalization to no more than 50% of the ad copy, avoiding excessive use of emojis, symbols, or punctuation marks, refraining from using personal information unless legally required, and ensuring images are high-quality, readable, and complete. Additionally, non-English ads must be appropriately targeted to regions or countries where the language is widely spoken.

  • Quality
    To maintain the highest quality and editorial standards, ads on CircleGab must clearly and accurately represent the product, brand, or service being promoted. They should not withhold information or employ sensationalized tactics to attract clicks (clickbait). Additionally, ads promoting individual articles or blog posts are strictly prohibited.

  • URL and Landing Page Policies
    URL and Landing Page Policies on CircleGab ensure that the landing page associated with an ad maintains the same high-quality standards expected from the ad itself. This includes ensuring that the displayed URL matches the landing page URL and that the advertised product or service on CircleGab is readily available on the landing page. The functionality of the landing page should not spam users, restrict navigation, or contain non-functional links or buttons. All content on the landing page must comply with CircleGab’s Content Policy and Advertising Policy. Additionally, even if the landing page is consistent with the ad’s promotion, prohibited or restricted products must not be prominently featured or easily accessible on the page. The language used on the landing page must also align with the language used in the ad itself.

 

Lead Generation Ads

Lead Generation Ads on CircleGab must adhere to strict policies to ensure appropriate targeting and handling of user data. This ad format is prohibited from collecting sensitive user data or using deceptive methods to gather information that users have not expressly consented to share. Furthermore, the data collected through this format cannot be used to build profiles of CircleGab users inappropriately. Advertisers utilizing Lead Generation ads must comply with all CircleGab Ads Policies and work directly with a CircleGab Sales Representative. Prohibited content includes products or services violating CircleGab’s policies on counterfeit goods, weapons, adult sexual products, tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, gambling, and dating. Additionally, political, advocacy, contentious cultural topics, health and wellness related to prescription drugs, medical devices, addiction services, financial products, including crypto and NFTs, loans, debt, credit, and investment services are also restricted from using Lead Generation ads on CircleGab.