How paid placements and affiliate relationships, if used, should remain separate from editorial content.
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Independence
Our factual statements, source choices and corrections should not be decided by advertisers. Official government links should be identified accurately and not obscured by paid referral placements.
Advertising labels
If advertising, sponsorship or affiliate links are present, they should be distinguished from editorial content with understandable labels such as Advertisement or Sponsored, as applicable.
No implied government endorsement
A paid provider displayed near a government record guide is not automatically approved by that agency. Readers should verify fees and official alternatives before purchasing any third-party service.
Potential advertising technologies
Advertising technology may use cookies or device information; the exact vendors, consent choices and tracking disclosures must reflect what is actually installed on the site.
Corrections unaffected
A verified editorial error should be handled regardless of whether the affected page carries advertisements or earns referral revenue.
Disclose material connections
Commercial relationships that could reasonably change how readers interpret a recommendation should be disclosed next to the relevant content.