BarterAds — Advertising Policy

Last Updated: 23 March 2026

1. Overview

This Advertising Policy defines the rules and standards for all ads served through BarterAds.

All advertisers and publishers must comply.

BarterAds may remove or restrict ads at any time.

2. General Requirements

Ads must:

  • Be truthful and not misleading
  • Clearly represent the product/service
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Provide a functional and relevant landing page

3. Prohibited Content

The following is strictly prohibited:

  • Illegal products or services
  • Misleading, deceptive, or false claims
  • Malware, spyware, or harmful code
  • Phishing or impersonation
  • Adult or explicit content
  • Gambling (unless legally compliant and approved)
  • Drugs or controlled substances
  • Weapons or violent content
  • Hate speech or discrimination
  • Fake downloads or forced redirects
  • Clickbait or deceptive UI

4. Restricted Content

Allowed only with compliance:

  • Financial services (must be accurate and compliant)
  • Health-related content (no false claims)
  • Crypto-related services (no scams or guarantees)

BarterAds may require additional verification.

5. Ad Behavior Rules

Ads must NOT:

  • Auto-download files
  • Redirect users without interaction
  • Trigger popups or system alerts
  • Mislead users into unintended actions

6. Landing Page Requirements

Landing pages must:

  • Match the ad content
  • Be safe and functional
  • Not contain malicious code
  • Not mislead users

7. Consent & Data Use

  • Ads must respect user consent signals
  • No unauthorized tracking or data collection
  • Advertisers must comply with privacy laws

8. Enforcement

BarterAds may:

  • Reject or remove ads
  • Suspend campaigns
  • Claw back Barter Dollars
  • Suspend or ban accounts

Decisions are final.

9. Monitoring

BarterAds may:

  • Scan ads and landing pages
  • Monitor behavior and traffic
  • Take action without prior notice

10. Liability

Advertisers are fully responsible for their ads, content, and compliance.

BarterAds does not guarantee review or approval.