These guidelines apply to businesses, brands, and affiliate partners promoting offers through FreeLunchDaily.
1. General Principles
FreeLunchDaily aims to provide a positive, trustworthy experience for visitors and a productive, brand-safe
environment for partners. Promotions should be honest, clearly described, and aligned with local community
standards.
2. Allowed Promotions
Examples of promotions that typically align well with our platform include:
- Restaurant, café, and food-related offers.
- Local services such as salons, fitness, automotive, and home services.
- Retail promotions that are suitable for a general audience.
- Experiences and events that are family-friendly or broadly appropriate.
3. Prohibited Content
The following categories of content are not permitted:
- Adult or sexually explicit content.
- Hate speech, discriminatory content, or harassment.
- Illegal products or services, or content promoting unlawful activity.
- Misleading, deceptive, or “bait-and-switch” promotions.
- Content that infringes intellectual property or privacy rights.
4. Offer Clarity and Disclosures
- Offer titles and descriptions must accurately reflect the promotion.
- Any material limitations (dates, times, “new customers only,” quantity limits) must be clearly disclosed.
- Pricing and discount claims must be truthful and not exaggerated.
- Where required, appropriate disclaimers should accompany the promotion.
5. Compliance and Legal Requirements
Advertisers are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including:
- Truth-in-advertising and consumer protection laws.
- FTC rules and guidance regarding endorsements and affiliate marketing.
- CAN-SPAM (or similar) regulations for any email-based communication.
- Local health, safety, and licensing requirements for food and service businesses.
6. Data and Tracking
Any tracking pixels, affiliate tags, or URLs used in connection with FreeLunchDaily placements must be lawful,
respectful of user privacy, and consistent with our Privacy Policy. Partners should not attempt to collect
sensitive personal data through FreeLunchDaily placements.
7. Editorial Control and Enforcement
FreeLunchDaily reserves the right to review promotions and materials for compliance with these guidelines. We
may edit, pause, or remove content, or restrict access to promotional tools, if we believe a promotion:
- Violates these guidelines or our Terms.
- Generates significant user complaints.
- Creates legal or reputational risk for the platform or our partners.
8. Questions and Contact
We welcome proactive communication from advertisers and affiliates. If you have questions about a planned
promotion or whether creative is suitable for FreeLunchDaily, please contact:
ads@freelunchdaily.com
These guidelines are intended as general standards and do not constitute legal advice. Advertisers should
consult their own legal counsel regarding specific campaigns.