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PUBLISHER POLICY
Last Updated: April 21, 2025
This Publisher Policy ("Policy") governs the relationship between The Internet Community Company OÜ, operating under the brand name "Specify" ("Specify," "we," "us," "our") and publishers who display advertisements through our platform ("Publisher," "you," "your"). By integrating our ad code or otherwise using our services, you agree to this Policy in its entirety.
1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Technical Requirements
To qualify as a Specify publisher, you must:
Have the technical capability to access your users' wallet addresses
Successfully integrate our JavaScript SDK according to implementation guidelines
Maintain reasonable uptime and performance standards for your platform
1.2 Content Standards
We welcome a wide range of publishers. However, your platform must not primarily focus on:
Adult content (18+)
Violent or extremist content
Content that violates applicable laws in relevant jurisdictions
1.3 Onboarding Process
All prospective publishers undergo a personalized onboarding process that includes:
An introductory call with our team
Review of your platform by our team
Technical discussion to address implementation questions
Collaborative approach to integration
2. IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Technical Integration
You agree to:
Implement our JavaScript SDK according to our documentation
Not modify our ad code without written permission
Keep our SDK updated to the latest version when notified
Provide us with reasonable access to verify proper implementation
Display any ad immediately when our serve function returns data - by calling our serve function, you commit to showing the returned ad to the user without delay
2.2 Ad Placement
While we don't mandate specific placements, you agree to:
Work with our team to identify optimal ad positions
Not place ads in locations that lead to accidental clicks
Not place ads alongside inappropriate content
Ensure ads are visible when served
2.3 User Privacy
You must:
Maintain a privacy policy that discloses the sharing of wallet addresses with advertising partners
Not combine our ad technology with techniques designed to collect additional user data without consent
3. ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE
3.1 Transparency Requirements
You must clearly label all Specify advertisements as promotional content by:
Including "Ad," "Sponsored," or similar designation
Ensuring the disclosure is visible and legible
Following applicable regulations regarding ad disclosure in your jurisdiction
3.2 Prohibited Practices
You may not:
Present ads as organic content or editorial recommendations
Obscure or minimize required disclosures
Make claims about advertised products or services beyond what is contained in the ad
4. TRAFFIC QUALITY
4.1 Valid Traffic
We only pay for valid impressions from real users. You agree not to:
Generate automated or artificial traffic
Encourage or incentivize users to interact with ads
Reload or refresh pages excessively to generate additional impressions
Use any method to artificially inflate impression counts
4.2 Publisher Verification
We may verify impression validity through:
Analyzing traffic patterns and user behavior
Comparing impression logs with publisher-reported data
Using third-party verification services
On-site or technical audits
5. PAYMENT TERMS
5.1 Payment Schedule
Payments are processed monthly for the previous month's activity
Payments are typically issued within 30 days of the end of each month
5.2 Payment Methods
We support the following payment methods:
Bank transfers
Cryptocurrency stablecoins (on Ethereum mainnet, Polygon, Base, Optimism, Arbitrum, and Gnosis Chain)
5.3 Payment Disputes
Any payment disputes must be submitted within 30 days of the payment date. We will investigate and resolve disputes in good faith.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
6.1 License to SDK
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our SDK solely for the purpose of displaying advertisements through our platform.
6.2 Brand Usage
You may not use Specify trademarks, logos, or branding without our prior written consent, except as provided in our publisher materials.
7. TERM AND TERMINATION
7.1 Term
This Policy remains in effect for as long as you use our services.
7.2 Termination by Publisher
You may terminate your participation at any time by removing our ad code and notifying us in writing.
7.3 Termination by Specify
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
You breach this Policy or our Terms of Service
Your platform consistently generates invalid traffic
Your platform changes to include prohibited content
You fail to maintain the technical requirements for integration
7.4 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
You must immediately remove all Specify ad code from your platform
We will pay any outstanding valid earnings according to our payment schedule
Sections relating to Payment Terms, Intellectual Property, and Confidentiality will survive termination
8. MODIFICATIONS TO POLICY
We may modify this Policy at any time. Continued use of our services after modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.
9. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
You are an independent contractor. Nothing in this Policy creates any agency, partnership, or joint venture between you and Specify.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Policy is governed by the laws of Estonia. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Estonia.
By integrating our ad code or continuing to display Specify advertisements, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Publisher Policy.
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