Advertising & Promotional Guidelines
boots · 6 Nov 2026
### 1. Introduction
Pitchside Forum welcomes businesses, operators, affiliates, service providers and community members who wish to promote relevant products and services.
We recognise that commercial partnerships and advertising help support the community. However, promotional activity must remain transparent, relevant and respectful of other members.
These guidelines explain where and how advertising is permitted.
### 2. Where Promotions Are Allowed
- Commercial promotions must be posted in the appropriate forum sections.
- Businesses should use designated advertising, marketplace or promotional areas where available.
- Promotional topics must have clear and descriptive titles.
- Do not post advertisements in unrelated discussions.
- Do not repeatedly bump promotional topics to gain visibility.
### 3. Business and Company Accounts
Businesses are welcome to create accounts and participate in the community.
Company representatives should:
- Clearly identify the business they represent.
- Use an appropriate company or representative profile.
- Avoid pretending to be ordinary customers.
- Provide accurate information about their products and services.
- Respond professionally to questions and criticism.
Official company representatives may request account verification from the administration team.
### 4. Casino and Sportsbook Promotions
Casinos and sportsbooks may introduce their platforms, promotions and services in the appropriate sections.
However:
- Promotional claims must be accurate.
- Bonus terms and conditions must be clearly stated.
- Affiliate and referral links must be disclosed.
- Misleading claims about winnings, bonuses or guaranteed returns are prohibited.
- Operators must not use promotional accounts to manipulate reviews or discussions.
- Gambling promotions must comply with applicable laws and age restrictions.
### 5. Affiliate Links and Referral Programs
Members may share affiliate and referral links where permitted.
The following conditions apply:
- Affiliate relationships must be clearly disclosed.
- Referral links must be relevant to the discussion.
- Repetitive referral-link posting is prohibited.
- Do not disguise affiliate links or mislead members about their destination.
- Do not create multiple accounts to distribute referral links.
- Members must not falsely claim to be independent reviewers when financially connected to the business being reviewed.
### 6. Sponsored Content
Sponsored topics, reviews and promotional articles must be clearly identified as sponsored.
Businesses purchasing advertising or sponsorship packages do not receive special privileges over ordinary members.
Paid promotion does not guarantee positive reviews, favourable moderation decisions or removal of criticism.
### 7. Cryptocurrency and Financial Promotions
Cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, trading services and blockchain businesses may promote their products in relevant sections.
However:
- Projects must not make deceptive investment claims.
- Guaranteed returns and misleading profit promises are prohibited.
- Financial interests and paid promotional relationships must be disclosed.
- Phishing, fraudulent token schemes and deceptive giveaways are prohibited.
- Members should conduct their own research before investing.
### 8. Marketplace Advertising
Products and services offered for sale must be listed in the appropriate marketplace section.
Listings should include:
- Accurate descriptions.
- Clear pricing where applicable.
- Relevant terms and conditions.
- Genuine product or service information.
Stolen, illegal, counterfeit or prohibited goods and services are not permitted.
### 9. Prohibited Promotional Behaviour
The following activities are prohibited:
- Mass posting advertisements across unrelated sections.
- Unsolicited promotional private messages.
- Fake testimonials and fabricated customer reviews.
- Artificial engagement or manipulated ratings.
- Impersonating customers or independent reviewers.
- Misrepresenting business relationships.
- Misleading promotional claims.
- Using multiple accounts to evade advertising restrictions.
### 10. Advertising Packages and Commercial Partnerships
Pitchside Forum may offer commercial advertising opportunities, sponsored sections, featured placements and other promotional packages.
All paid placements must be clearly distinguishable from ordinary community contributions.
Advertising agreements do not provide businesses with control over independent discussions, member complaints or moderation decisions.
### 11. Moderation and Enforcement
Promotional content that violates these guidelines may be edited, moved or removed.
Members or businesses repeatedly violating these rules may receive warnings, posting restrictions or account suspensions.
Serious or deliberate abuse may result in a permanent ban.
The moderation team reserves the right to determine whether promotional content is appropriate for a particular section.
### 12. Final Word
We welcome businesses that want to engage with the Pitchside community genuinely and transparently.
Our aim is to create an environment where commercial activity can coexist with independent discussion and honest opinions.
**Promote responsibly. Be transparent. Respect the community.**
**The Pitchside Forum Team**
Pitchside Forum welcomes businesses, operators, affiliates, service providers and community members who wish to promote relevant products and services.
We recognise that commercial partnerships and advertising help support the community. However, promotional activity must remain transparent, relevant and respectful of other members.
These guidelines explain where and how advertising is permitted.
### 2. Where Promotions Are Allowed
- Commercial promotions must be posted in the appropriate forum sections.
- Businesses should use designated advertising, marketplace or promotional areas where available.
- Promotional topics must have clear and descriptive titles.
- Do not post advertisements in unrelated discussions.
- Do not repeatedly bump promotional topics to gain visibility.
### 3. Business and Company Accounts
Businesses are welcome to create accounts and participate in the community.
Company representatives should:
- Clearly identify the business they represent.
- Use an appropriate company or representative profile.
- Avoid pretending to be ordinary customers.
- Provide accurate information about their products and services.
- Respond professionally to questions and criticism.
Official company representatives may request account verification from the administration team.
### 4. Casino and Sportsbook Promotions
Casinos and sportsbooks may introduce their platforms, promotions and services in the appropriate sections.
However:
- Promotional claims must be accurate.
- Bonus terms and conditions must be clearly stated.
- Affiliate and referral links must be disclosed.
- Misleading claims about winnings, bonuses or guaranteed returns are prohibited.
- Operators must not use promotional accounts to manipulate reviews or discussions.
- Gambling promotions must comply with applicable laws and age restrictions.
### 5. Affiliate Links and Referral Programs
Members may share affiliate and referral links where permitted.
The following conditions apply:
- Affiliate relationships must be clearly disclosed.
- Referral links must be relevant to the discussion.
- Repetitive referral-link posting is prohibited.
- Do not disguise affiliate links or mislead members about their destination.
- Do not create multiple accounts to distribute referral links.
- Members must not falsely claim to be independent reviewers when financially connected to the business being reviewed.
### 6. Sponsored Content
Sponsored topics, reviews and promotional articles must be clearly identified as sponsored.
Businesses purchasing advertising or sponsorship packages do not receive special privileges over ordinary members.
Paid promotion does not guarantee positive reviews, favourable moderation decisions or removal of criticism.
### 7. Cryptocurrency and Financial Promotions
Cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, trading services and blockchain businesses may promote their products in relevant sections.
However:
- Projects must not make deceptive investment claims.
- Guaranteed returns and misleading profit promises are prohibited.
- Financial interests and paid promotional relationships must be disclosed.
- Phishing, fraudulent token schemes and deceptive giveaways are prohibited.
- Members should conduct their own research before investing.
### 8. Marketplace Advertising
Products and services offered for sale must be listed in the appropriate marketplace section.
Listings should include:
- Accurate descriptions.
- Clear pricing where applicable.
- Relevant terms and conditions.
- Genuine product or service information.
Stolen, illegal, counterfeit or prohibited goods and services are not permitted.
### 9. Prohibited Promotional Behaviour
The following activities are prohibited:
- Mass posting advertisements across unrelated sections.
- Unsolicited promotional private messages.
- Fake testimonials and fabricated customer reviews.
- Artificial engagement or manipulated ratings.
- Impersonating customers or independent reviewers.
- Misrepresenting business relationships.
- Misleading promotional claims.
- Using multiple accounts to evade advertising restrictions.
### 10. Advertising Packages and Commercial Partnerships
Pitchside Forum may offer commercial advertising opportunities, sponsored sections, featured placements and other promotional packages.
All paid placements must be clearly distinguishable from ordinary community contributions.
Advertising agreements do not provide businesses with control over independent discussions, member complaints or moderation decisions.
### 11. Moderation and Enforcement
Promotional content that violates these guidelines may be edited, moved or removed.
Members or businesses repeatedly violating these rules may receive warnings, posting restrictions or account suspensions.
Serious or deliberate abuse may result in a permanent ban.
The moderation team reserves the right to determine whether promotional content is appropriate for a particular section.
### 12. Final Word
We welcome businesses that want to engage with the Pitchside community genuinely and transparently.
Our aim is to create an environment where commercial activity can coexist with independent discussion and honest opinions.
**Promote responsibly. Be transparent. Respect the community.**
**The Pitchside Forum Team**