Advertising Policy

The following advertising policy explains how SJV Water protects our journalistic integrity and the trust of our readers while working with advertisers and sponsors. SJV Water is committed to unbiased, independent journalism. Funds from advertising and sponsored content allow SJV Water to cover operating costs, expand coverage and more.

Policy

All advertising policies are independent of editorial decisions. SJV Water does not endorse any product or service marked as an advertisement or promoted by a sponsor in SJV Water publications. Editorial content is not compromised by commercial or financial interests, or by any specific arrangements with advertising clients or sponsors. Advertisements may not be deceptive or misleading and must be verifiable. Advertisements should clearly identify the advertiser and product or service being offered.

Scope

This policy covers all functions within SJV Water, including our website, social media accounts and email newsletter.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of Lois Henry, Editor/CEO to ensure compliance with this policy.

Procedure

SJV Water has the right to decline any advertisement that, in its sole discretion, is incompatible with its mission or inconsistent with the values of SJV Water, the publication/website or the organization, and to stop accepting advertising previously accepted. Ads are subject to review by the editor and others at SJV Water. SJV Water has no conflict of interest in what, when, or how we publish content, regardless of sponsorship status. In no case shall separate agreements with SJV Water or its affiliates supersede this policy.

All sponsored content is labeled with “Sponsored” text at the top of the article, page, or section along with the name of the sponsoring entity. An example of this would be, “This article was made possible thanks to financial support from [SPONSOR NAME].”
Ads that contain a URL or domain in the body must link to that same URL or domain.
Ads must send users to the same landing page when the ad is clicked.
Landing pages cannot use “fake” close behavior or any of the spam behavior which is recognized as malware.
Ads must directly relate to the content on the landing page.
Ads must clearly represent the company, product, or service that is being advertised.

Prohibited Actions

Advertising for the following categories is prohibited:

Ads must not be false, misleading, fraudulent, or deceptive, including: unsubstantiated claims, etc.
Ads cannot insult, harass, or threaten a user/users.
Ads cannot contain, facilitate, promote or reference discrimination against any individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Violations

Violations of this policy may result in consequences, including but not limited to the removal of the ad, suspension of advertising privileges, or termination of the advertiser’s contract.

Reservation of Rights

SJV Water reserves the right to modify or terminate this Policy. Any modifications or terminations will be communicated to the relevant parties in a timely manner.

ADVERTISING COMPLAINTS

To file a complaint about advertising/sponsorship, please send an email to Lois Henry, lois.henry@sjvwater.org with a detailed description of the issue.