Flock Social Advertising Policy

Feb 203 min read

1. Introduction

Flock Social provides businesses, creators, and organizations with the opportunity to advertise through pinned posts and other promotional placements. This Advertising Policy outlines the rules, responsibilities, and expectations for both advertisers and users viewing advertisements on our platform.

By purchasing and submitting a pinned post (advertisement) or engaging in any form of advertising on Flock Social, you agree to comply with this Advertising Policy and our Terms of Service (TOS).

📌 For full terms and conditions, visit:🔗 flocksocial.net/tos

2. General Advertising Guidelines

✅ Transparency & Responsibility: Advertisers must clearly disclose any sponsored content, partnerships, or paid promotions.✅ Legal Compliance: All advertisements must comply with local, national, and international advertising laws and industry standards.✅ Accuracy & Honesty: Advertisers must ensure that all claims are truthful, not misleading, and backed by evidence.✅ Content Restrictions: Ads must not contain offensive, illegal, deceptive, or inappropriate content.

💡 All advertisements will undergo review before approval. Flock Social reserves the right to reject, remove, or limit any advertisement at its discretion.

3. Content & Conduct Restrictions

The following types of advertisements are prohibited on Flock Social:

🚫 Misleading or Deceptive Ads: False claims, fake endorsements, or unproven guarantees.🚫 Illegal or Unethical Content: Ads promoting counterfeit products, scams, or unlawful activities.🚫 Adult Content & Explicit Material: Pornography, sexually suggestive content, or escort services.🚫 Hate Speech & Violence: Any ads promoting hate groups, discrimination, or inciting harm.🚫 Political & Controversial Ads: Flock Social does not allow political ads, election-related promotions, or inflammatory content.🚫 Malware & Phishing: Ads containing harmful links, spyware, or fraudulent redirects.🚫 Gambling, Drugs, or Weapons: Restricted industries must comply with legal regulations and may not be permitted.

Flock Social reserves the right to update this list at any time in accordance with legal and platform requirements.

4. Ad Placement & Labeling

📌 Pinned Posts & Promoted Content

Sponsored content will be labeled as “Promoted” to distinguish advertisements from organic posts.
Ads must be clearly marked with appropriate disclosures (e.g., #Ad, #Sponsored, #PaidPartnership).
Advertisers may select targeted placements within categories, but final placement is determined by Flock Social.

📌 Affiliate & Third-Party Promotions

Advertisers using affiliate links, discount codes, or brand partnerships must disclose this clearly in their post.
Misrepresentation of third-party services will result in immediate ad removal and potential suspension.

📌 Advertiser Responsibility

Advertisers are fully responsible for the content they promote.
If a third party purchases an item or service through a Flock Social ad, Flock Social is not liable for transactions, disputes, or product issues.

5. Review, Approval & Enforcement

🔍 Ad Review Process:

All advertisements must pass a manual review to ensure compliance with Flock Social’s Advertising Policy.
The review process may take up to 48 hours depending on volume.
If an ad is rejected, advertisers will receive a reason for rejection and the opportunity to resubmit after necessary modifications.

⚠️ Violations & Enforcement Actions:Failure to comply with this policy may result in:❌ Ad Removal – Immediate removal of the violating advertisement.❌ Account Suspension – Temporary or permanent suspension of the advertiser’s account.❌ Legal Action – In cases of fraud, misrepresentation, or severe policy violations.

Flock Social reserves the right to suspend advertising privileges at any time if an advertiser is found to be repeatedly violating our policies.

6. Refunds & Disputes

💰 Advertising Fees:

All advertising fees are non-refundable once an ad is approved and published.
If an ad is removed due to a policy violation, no refund will be issued.

📌 Dispute Resolution:If you believe your advertisement was wrongfully removed, you may submit an appeal by contacting our support team:📩 flocksocial.net/contact

7. Reporting Violations

Users who believe an advertisement violates Flock Social’s policies can report it for review. Our moderation team will investigate and take appropriate action.

📌 To report an ad, visit:🔗 flocksocial.net/contactus

For further inquiries regarding advertising policies, please contact:

📩 flocksocial.net/contact