Advertising and Affiliate Policy

Advertising Policy

Advertising, Affiliate and Editorial Independence Policy

A focused policy explaining how ads and affiliate links are separated from official licensing guidance.

Effective date: June 4, 2026
Last reviewed: June 2026
Website: board-of-cosmetology.org/

Why Ads May Appear

Advertising may support hosting, research, editing and updates. Ads must not interfere with important license, renewal, fee or complaint information.

Editorial Independence

Advertisers do not control our source hierarchy, correction policy, official links, board guidance, disclaimers or page conclusions.

Affiliate Links

Some pages may include affiliate links in the future. Commercial links must be disclosed and kept clearly separate from official board, renewal, exam or complaint links.

Ad Safety Standards

  • Ads should not imitate official board renewal buttons.
  • Ads should not cover fee, warning or official-link sections.
  • Ads should not create accidental mobile clicks near application buttons.
  • Ads should not imply guaranteed licensure, guaranteed jobs or guaranteed exam results.

Report Problem Ads

If an ad looks like a fake official renewal portal or is misleading, report the page and what you saw.

Monetization Must Not Reduce Trust

Licensing pages must keep official links clear and safe.

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