Advertising Policy for NJ Business Index

The NJ Business Index is primarily a free business directory dedicated to connecting consumers with local New Jersey businesses. Our core offering is the free listing for all eligible businesses. This Advertising Policy outlines the principles and guidelines for any paid advertising, sponsored content, or promotional opportunities that may be offered on the Service in the future.

Guidelines for Advertising on NJ Business Index

A . Free Listings

  • Core Offering:

    All eligible New Jersey businesses can create a standard listing on the NJ Business Index at no cost.

  • Content:

    Free listings include essential business information (name, address, contact, category, description)

  • Non-Paid:

    Free listings are not considered paid advertising and are not subject to this policy, other than the general Terms of Service.

B . Paid Advertising (Future Consideration)

  • Featured Listings:

    Higher visibility placement in search results or category pages.

  • Banner Advertisements:

    Graphical ads placed in designated areas of the website.

  • Sponsored Content:

    Content created in partnership with an advertiser.

Advertising Standards & Guidelines

A . Truthfulness and Accuracy

All advertisements must be truthful, accurate, and not misleading. Advertisers are responsible for ensuring that their claims are substantiated and comply with all applicable laws, including those enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

B. Disclosure and Distinction

  • Clear Identification:

    All paid advertisements, featured listings, or sponsored content will be clearly and conspicuously labeled as "Advertisement," "Sponsored," or "Promoted" to distinguish them from organic, non-paid content.

  • Editorial Independence:

    Paid advertising will not influence the editorial content, search results, or reviews of the NJ Business Index.

C. Prohibited Content

  • Illegal products, services, or activities.
  • Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment.
  • Pornography or sexually explicit material.
  • Content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of any third party.
  • Misleading or deceptive health, financial, or political claims.

Authority to Decline or Suspend Advertisements

The NJ Business Index reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject, cancel, or remove any advertisement at any time and for any reason, even if the advertisement has been previously accepted. This includes, but is not limited to, advertisements that violate this policy, our Terms of Service, or are deemed contrary to the best interests of our users.

Contact Information & Support Details

For inquiries regarding this Advertising Policy or potential future advertising opportunities, please contact us at:

Email: help@njbusinessindex.com