Sponsored Content Policy

PatientGuide accepts a limited number of sponsored articles and commercial collaborations.
All sponsored content is subject to strict editorial, ethical, and quality standards to protect the integrity of our platform and our readers.

Our Editorial Standard

PatientGuide is an evidence-based health information platform.

All content — including sponsored content — must:

• Be medically responsible and factually accurate
• Avoid exaggerated, misleading, or unsupported claims
• Align with public health principles and best available evidence
• Provide genuine informational value to readers

We do not publish content that is purely promotional or written solely for search engine manipulation.

What We Accept

We may consider sponsored content related to:

• Health education and patient information
• Medical technology and diagnostics
• Digital health tools and platforms
• Preventative health and screening
• Evidence-based wellness topics

All topics must be relevant to our audience and consistent with our existing content.

What We Do NOT Accept

We do not accept sponsored content in the following categories:

• Gambling, casino, or betting-related content
• CBD, unregulated substances, or grey-area health products
• Adult content or explicit material
• Cryptocurrency promotions or financial schemes
• Content making unverified medical claims
• Any topic that may harm patient safety or public trust

Submissions that fall into these categories will be declined without review.

Editorial Control

PatientGuide retains full editorial control over all sponsored content.

This includes the right to:

• Edit content for clarity, accuracy, tone, and structure
• Request revisions prior to publication
• Reject submissions that do not meet our standards
• Remove published content at any time if it no longer meets our policies

We prioritise reader trust over commercial considerations.

Link Policy

All sponsored content links are handled in accordance with search engine guidelines.

• Paid links are marked with appropriate attributes (e.g. rel=“sponsored” or nofollow)
• We do not guarantee dofollow links
• Excessive or irrelevant linking will be removed

We do not participate in link schemes or bulk link placements.

Disclosure

All sponsored content is clearly disclosed.

This may include a statement such as:

This article is a sponsored collaboration and has been reviewed to meet PatientGuide’s editorial standards.

Transparency with our readers is essential.

Content Duration

Sponsored content is published for a fixed term, typically:

• 6 months
• or 12 months (by agreement)

At the end of the term, content may be:

• Removed
• Archived
• Renewed (subject to review and additional fee)

We do not guarantee permanent placement.

Submission Process

To be considered, please provide:

• Proposed topic or article outline
• Target links (if applicable)
• Sample content or previous work

All submissions are reviewed before acceptance.

Payments

We currently accept payment in:

• USDC (ERC-20 / Ethereum network)

Details will be provided upon approval of content.

Final Note

PatientGuide is not a content marketplace.

We are a curated health platform built on trust, accuracy, and long-term credibility.
We reserve the right to decline any collaboration that does not align with these principles.

Contact

For sponsorship enquiries:

Email: [email protected]