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Monetization standards

Keep sponsor references visible, labeled, and separate from the lessons.

PLO is built as a free public training site. If the site carries ads, affiliate references, or other partner placements, they stay clearly labeled, separated from the study flow, and secondary to the teaching page. Readers should never have to guess whether they are looking at editorial guidance or monetization copy.

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Separation map Editorial lane, partner lane, public lane
EDITORIAL Lessons Guides, tools, and study paths. PARTNER Labels Clearly marked sponsor or affiliate spots. PUBLIC Access No login, no paywall, no private dashboard. Every monetized element stays secondary to the study path. If a placement is present, it is labeled. If a page teaches a concept, the concept stays in front. That separation protects trust while still leaving room for the site to support itself publicly.

Policy basics

Monetization is allowed, but it never gets to hide the free content.

Any ads, affiliate links, or partner mentions are treated as support for the free site, not as the main experience. The teaching page remains the primary product, and the monetization layer stays obvious enough that readers can separate it from the lesson.

Free first The study path remains public and usable without an account, subscription, or locked dashboard.
Labelled support Sponsored or affiliate placements are marked so the reader knows when a page is carrying monetization.
Separate intent Teaching copy stays editorial. Partner copy stays adjacent and visibly distinct.
Public proof Readers can inspect the sitemap, curriculum, and free guides without having to request access.

Placement rules

Use sponsor space only where it helps the site and does not interrupt learning.

Rule 1

Place support copy away from core lessons.

Keep ads and partner references outside the main explanation when possible, and avoid burying them inside the educational flow.

Rule 2

Disclose the relationship in plain language.

Readers should see that a placement is sponsored, affiliated, or promotional before they decide whether to click it.

Rule 3

Protect the free route from friction.

No paywalls, no member-only tools, no private study dashboards, and no credential storage are part of the monetization plan.

Rule 4

Choose partners that fit the audience.

Good fits are tools, references, or services that help players study the game better without disrupting the site's direct teaching style.

Editorial standards

Trust comes from keeping the public site honest about what it is trying to do.

PLO is built to grow traffic through useful free pages, clear navigation, and practical tools. Monetization can support that model, but it cannot replace the content or turn the site into a gated product.

What does not change?

The site remains free, public, and easy to navigate. The core teaching path stays available to every visitor.

What is allowed?

Labeled ads, affiliate references, and sponsor mentions are acceptable when they support the site without distorting the lesson.

What is not allowed?

Paywalls, subscriptions, memberships, login-only content, carts, checkout flows, and credential capture are out of scope.

How do readers verify it?

Use the curriculum, the FAQ, and the sitemap to confirm the public route remains intact.