What does Sponsorship mean?
Sponsorship is a commercial relationship in which support or payment is provided in connection with promotion or an agreed activity. It should not be inferred from a logo appearing on a page.
Why it matters
A website discussing a league, platform or app can identify the subject without being sponsored by it. Conversely, an actual sponsored placement should not be presented as independent editorial advice. Keep the relationship description specific and evidenced. Do not use familiar marks to imply an official appointment, endorsement or ownership connection that the business cannot substantiate.
A practical example
For example, a sports section displaying a competition logo should not add an “official partner” badge unless that relationship is genuinely established. Readers should be able to understand whether the page is an informational guide, a provider’s own promotion or a placement supported by another party.
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