GoldDonate · Advertising & Promotions Policy

Advertising & Promotions Policy

This Advertising & Promotions Policy explains the rules for promotional content, sponsored placements, marketing campaigns and endorsements on GoldDonate. These standards help ensure transparency, fairness and authenticity across the platform.

Platform: GoldDonate.com Applies Globally U.S. Standards Last Updated: December 2024
Transparency
Promotions and sponsored content must be clearly disclosed and presented honestly.
Standards
Advertising must be lawful, respectful and aligned with GoldDonate’s platform policies.
Fairness
Promotions should not mislead users or create unfair advantages for campaigns.
Summary
  • Ads, promotions and sponsored content must be honest and clearly disclosed.
  • Campaign promotions cannot mislead donors or falsify achievements.
  • GoldDonate may approve, decline or remove promotional content.
  • Paid partnerships require clear labeling and transparency.
  • Illegal, harmful or deceptive advertising is prohibited.
Full promotional rules are outlined below.

1 Purpose of This Policy

This Policy establishes standards for advertising, promotional materials, sponsored campaigns, endorsements and marketing content appearing anywhere on GoldDonate.

2 Permitted Promotional Content

Fundraisers may promote campaigns through:
  • Campaign stories, images and updates;
  • Social media sharing tools;
  • Official GoldDonate promotional programs;
  • Approved featured placements (where applicable).
All promotional content must be accurate, respectful and aligned with platform rules.

3 Prohibited Promotional Activities

The following activities are not allowed:
  • False claims or statements about campaign goals or outcomes;
  • Paid promotions that are not disclosed;
  • Misleading endorsements or fake testimonials;
  • Incentivizing donations with prohibited rewards;
  • Spam, mass messaging or harassment to solicit donations;
  • Use of copyrighted material without permission.

4 Sponsored Campaigns & Paid Placements

Sponsored placements or promotional boosts may require approval from GoldDonate. Sponsored content must be clearly labeled, including terms such as:
  • “Sponsored”
  • “Promoted”
  • “Paid Partnership”

5 Influencers & Paid Endorsements

If influencers or public figures promote a campaign, any paid or compensated relationship must be disclosed. Acceptable disclosure examples include:
  • #Sponsored
  • #PaidSupport
  • #Promotion

6 Accuracy & Honesty Requirements

All promotions must accurately reflect:
  • Campaign purpose and goals;
  • Beneficiaries and intended use of funds;
  • Current fundraising status;
  • Actual progress or achievements.
Manipulated or fake results (such as fake donation amounts) are prohibited.

7 Restrictions on External Advertising

Fundraisers may not use GoldDonate for:
  • Third-party paid ads directing users away from GoldDonate;
  • Promoting unrelated businesses, services or products;
  • Mass recruitment, political advertising or unauthorized fundraising;
  • Multi-level marketing or high-risk financial schemes.

8 Review & Approval Requirements

GoldDonate may review any promotional or advertising content before or after publication. This includes:
  • Campaign descriptions and media;
  • Sponsor materials;
  • Influencer promotions;
  • Featured placements.
Content may be removed if it violates this Policy.

9 Enforcement Actions

GoldDonate may take action when advertising or promotional rules are violated, including:
  • Warnings or requests to edit content;
  • Removal of promotional materials;
  • Suspension of campaign visibility;
  • Restrictions on promotional tools;
  • Removal of campaigns or accounts in serious cases.

10 Policy Updates

GoldDonate may update this Advertising & Promotions Policy as platform practices and legal standards evolve. Updates apply upon publication.