Advertising Disclosure and Sponsorship Policy
Quick answer: This advertising disclosure explains how Crypto Pro Network labels every kind of commercial content — advertising, sponsored articles, press releases and affiliate links — and how we keep it separate from independent editorial. Everything commercial is disclosed, and nothing we publish is financial advice.
Key takeaways
- Everything commercial is labelled so readers always know what they are seeing.
- We follow the FTC endorsement guidelines on disclosure.
- Editorial stays independent of advertisers and sponsors.
- No hidden links: we do not sell undisclosed or disguised paid links.
- Questions: reach us via the contact page.
Purpose of this disclosure
We publish this policy so readers can trust the line between our independent journalism and the commercial content that helps fund it. It applies across Crypto Pro Network and complements our page on how we make money. If anything here is unclear, we would rather you asked than assumed.
Disclosure is not a legal box-ticking exercise for us; it is the basis on which a reader can decide how much weight to give what they are reading. In a field as full of promotion as crypto, the difference between an independent assessment and a paid message is exactly the information a reader needs, and hiding it would defeat the purpose of publishing at all. So we err towards over-disclosing rather than under-disclosing, and we design our labelling to be noticed rather than buried.
How we label advertising
Display adverts and other paid placements are marked as advertising and kept visually distinct from editorial. Advertisers are vetted, and we decline anything we judge misleading, predatory or high-risk to readers. Our formats and terms are on the advertising page.
How we label sponsored content and press releases
Paid articles are marked as sponsored content, and company-supplied announcements are marked as a press release. In both cases the label is clear and near the top, so no reader mistakes commercial material for our independent reporting. Paid content must still meet our honesty rules: no guaranteed returns and no fabricated data.
The label sits where a reader will see it before they invest attention in the piece, not tucked away at the foot of the page. We also keep the visual treatment of paid articles distinct from ordinary editorial, so the signal is reinforced beyond a single word. This applies equally whether the piece was written by the advertiser, adapted from their materials, or drafted by us on their behalf — what matters to the reader is that someone paid for it, and that fact is always stated.
Affiliate links
Some links may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you act on them. We disclose these and use them only where the recommendation holds up on its own. Full detail sits in our dedicated affiliate disclosure. Affiliate arrangements never decide whether or how we cover a subject.
Third-party and programmatic advertising
Where any advertising is served through a third-party network rather than sold directly by us, those units are still identifiable as advertising, and the network’s own handling of data is governed by its policies rather than ours. We aim to keep such placements relevant and non-intrusive, and we apply the same principle throughout: an advert should look like an advert. If you ever encounter a placement on Crypto Pro Network that seems misleading or that you cannot tell apart from editorial, please report it through our contact page so we can review it. We would rather hear about a problem than have it sit unnoticed.
What we will not do
- Sell undisclosed or disguised paid links.
- Present paid content as independent editorial.
- Let advertisers or sponsors direct our reporting.
- Publish claims that could mislead readers about risk or returns.
- Accept payment to remove or soften independent coverage.
Each of these lines exists to keep one promise: that what you read on Crypto Pro Network is either our honest independent view or a clearly labelled commercial message, and never the second one disguised as the first. It is a simple standard, but holding to it consistently is what separates a publication readers can rely on from one they learn to discount. We would rather lose a deal than blur that line.
Keeping editorial independent
Commercial and editorial functions are kept separate. Our reporting and analysis are decided on merit, not on who advertises. Where a commercial relationship is relevant to a story, we disclose it within that story. Our labelling follows the FTC endorsement guidelines so the paid-versus-independent distinction is always visible.
We review this policy as our formats and the wider disclosure standards evolve, and we welcome readers pointing out anything that seems unclear or inconsistently applied. Getting disclosure right is an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time statement, and we would far rather correct a labelling lapse quickly than let it stand. If you ever see something on Crypto Pro Network whose commercial status is not obvious, tell us and we will fix it.
Not financial advice
Crypto is a your-money-or-your-life topic. Nothing on Crypto Pro Network, whether independent or commercial, is financial advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any asset. Please do your own research and seek professional advice before making financial decisions.
Disclosure and this warning work together. Knowing that a piece is commercial tells you to weigh its enthusiasm accordingly; knowing that nothing here is advice tells you to verify any claim before acting on it. Neither substitutes for your own judgement, and we are careful never to imply otherwise. An advertiser’s confidence in their product, however genuine, is not a reason for you to skip your own diligence — and we design our labelling so that this stays obvious rather than getting lost in persuasive copy.
For the fuller picture of how commercial content funds this site, see how we make money, which sets out each revenue stream and the limits we place on it. Between that page and this one you should be able to understand exactly how Crypto Pro Network operates commercially, what is paid, what is independent and how to tell the two apart. If any gap remains, we would rather close it than leave you guessing, so please do get in touch through our contact page or at [email protected], and we will answer plainly.
Crypto Pro Network is an independent crypto and blockchain publication run by a named editorial team to published editorial standards. Read more about us, meet the people behind it on our team page, and see how revenue is structured in how we make money. All commercial labelling follows the FTC endorsement guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
What does this advertising disclosure cover?
How we label advertising, sponsored content, press releases and affiliate links, and how we keep them separate from editorial.
How will I know if content is paid?
Paid content carries a clear label near the top, following the FTC endorsement guidelines.
Do you sell paid links?
No. We do not sell undisclosed or disguised paid links. Any commercial links are disclosed within labelled placements.
Do advertisers influence your reporting?
No. Editorial is decided on merit and kept independent of advertisers and sponsors.
What are affiliate links?
Links where we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure for details.
Is any content financial advice?
No. Nothing we publish is financial advice or a recommendation about any asset.
How do I ask a question about this policy?
Contact us via the contact page or at [email protected].