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Community-Friendly Advertising Standards | Cold Streets

Community-Friendly Advertising Standards

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Why These Standards Exist

Cold Streets is a youth-friendly community platform built on turning negatives into positives. Everything advertised here should help make our communities stronger and be safe for young people to see.

These Standards apply to Biz Card Bonanza, Biz Ads Worldwide, and Cold Streets Sponsorships (together, “Advertising”). Every advertiser and sponsor must follow them, along with our Terms of Service and the applicable Advertiser Terms or Sponsorship Terms.

Who We Welcome

We welcome local businesses, service providers, restaurants, shops, schools, youth programs, nonprofits, and community-minded sellers that are honest, respectful, and legal where they operate.

Never Accepted

We do not accept advertising for any of the following:

  • Alcohol, tobacco, vaping or nicotine products, cannabis, CBD, kratom, or psychedelics
  • Gambling, betting, casinos, lotteries, or sweepstakes casinos
  • Adult content or services, adult dating or social services, or anything sexual or sexually suggestive
  • Firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, or other weapons
  • Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
  • Payday loans, predatory lending, debt-relief schemes, or get-rich-quick offers
  • Pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing recruiting, or business opportunities that promise income
  • Counterfeit, replica, stolen, or pirated goods
  • Fake or unverified charities or fundraisers
  • Hate, harassment, violence, extremism, or discrimination against any group
  • Content that mocks, bullies, or harms others
  • Political candidates, parties, campaigns, or ballot measures
  • Spying, stalking, or tracking tools
  • Anything illegal where it is offered or advertised
  • Businesses that collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent

Reviewed Case by Case

The following may be accepted after extra review. We may ask for proof of licenses or credentials:

  • Medical, dental, health, and wellness providers. Providers must be licensed, and advertisements may not contain miracle cures or before-and-after claims.
  • Supplements, diet, and weight-loss products
  • Legal, financial, insurance, and tax services
  • Crypto, investing, and trading services
  • Products made for children, which must meet child-safety laws
  • Contractors and skilled trades that require a license
  • Religious organizations that treat all people with respect
  • Events and entertainment that are age-appropriate

Youth Protection Rules

  • Ads must be suitable for all ages. They may not contain profanity, nudity, graphic or frightening images, or sexual language.
  • Ads may not promote age-restricted products or services, or encourage minors to buy them.
  • Ads may not ask minors for personal information, or encourage them to contact strangers or meet offline.
  • Photos of children may be used only with a parent or guardian’s written permission.
  • Contests, giveaways, and promotions must be legal and open only to appropriate ages.

Honest Advertising

  • Claims must be true and provable. No fake discounts, fake reviews, or misleading urgency.
  • Prices, terms, and conditions must be clear.
  • Testimonials must be real and used with permission.
  • You may not say or imply that Cold Streets endorses, certifies, or recommends you.
  • We may label Advertising as “Advertisement” or “Sponsored.”

Creative Standards

  • Your business name must be clearly shown on the card and banner.
  • No flashing or strobe effects, hidden text, or misleading buttons.
  • Images must be sharp, readable, and match the file sizes listed in the Advertiser Terms.
  • You must own or have permission to use every image, logo, font, and song-free element in your creative.

Link and Landing Page Standards

  • Your link must go directly to your own working website or page using HTTPS.
  • The page must match the ad and clearly show your business name and contact information.
  • No malware, forced downloads, deceptive pop-ups, or redirects to a different business or to Content we do not accept.
  • If you collect personal information, you must have a Privacy Policy and follow the law.

Business Standards

  • You must be a real, legitimate business that holds any licenses, permits, and insurance required for what you offer.
  • You must honor your prices, warranties, and promises, treat customers and community members with respect, and respond to complaints.
  • For Biz Card Bonanza, you must serve customers in the state or country you select.
  • For Biz Ads Worldwide, you must be a legitimate seller of goods or services with clear contact information and clear return or refund terms.

How We Review

Every advertiser and sponsor applies first. We review each application, usually within [X business days], and may ask for more information, proof of licenses, or changes to your creative or link.

We are not required to accept any application. Approval does not mean we endorse, verify, or guarantee you, your business, or your claims.

Reports, Complaints, and Removal

Anyone can report an ad by emailing partnerships@coldstreets.com .

We will review the report and may ask the advertiser to fix the problem within [X days].

We may remove or suspend any Advertising immediately for serious violations, including anything illegal, deceptive, unsafe, or harmful to young people. Repeated violations may result in permanent removal and no future Advertising.

Refunds, if any, are covered in the applicable Advertiser Terms or Sponsorship Terms.

Changes

We may update these Standards by posting a new “Last Updated” date. Advertising must follow the version in effect.

Contact

Questions or reports: partnerships@coldstreets.com .

Thank you, The Cold Streets Staff