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The clause protects users from being deceived about what is an advertisement versus editorial content, and places affirmative formatting obligations on publishers.
Interpretive note: The excerpt is written in imperative form without an explicit prohibition marker; the prohibition is inferred from the policy context of the document. Confidence remains high given the policy context, but the imperative phrasing is noted.
Readers of publisher sites are entitled to be able to distinguish ads from content; publishers may not blur that distinction in either direction.
How other platforms handle this
If your app includes in-app purchases, make sure your app description, screenshots, and previews clearly indicate whether any featured items, levels, subscriptions, etc. require additional purchases.
Grubhub will cooperate with local, state, and/or federal authorities to the extent required by applicable law in connection with Your Content.
You will display or read out the following disclaimer when promoting, administering, or conducting a Promotion: "This is a promotion by [Your Name]. Twitch does not sponsor or endorse this promotion and is not responsible for it."
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The clause protects users from being deceived about what is an advertisement versus editorial content, and places affirmative formatting obligations on publishers.
Readers of publisher sites are entitled to be able to distinguish ads from content; publishers may not blur that distinction in either direction.
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