Publisher Agreement
This Publisher Agreement governs participation by publishers on 404200. By listing a site or accepting collaborations on the platform, you agree to the terms below.
Editorial Independence
Publishers on 404200 retain full editorial control. You always have the right to:
- Accept or reject any proposal
- Edit, revise, or contextualize content
- Decide how and where references appear
- Choose appropriate disclosure and link qualification
Nothing on 404200 requires you to compromise your editorial standards.
Transparency and Disclosure
When compensation or consideration is exchanged, publishers agree to:
- Clearly disclose the relationship
- Apply appropriate link qualification (e.g.
sponsored,nofollow, orugc) - Avoid misleading readers about the nature of the collaboration
Unpaid, editorially chosen references remain at your discretion.
Content Standards
Publishers agree that content published through 404200 will:
- Provide genuine value to readers
- Be relevant to the site's audience and subject matter
- Avoid deceptive, manipulative, or misleading practices
- Not exist solely for the purpose of hosting references
You are encouraged to reject content that does not meet your standards.
Compensation and Payment
Publishers may set:
- Minimum compensation thresholds
- Accepted collaboration types
- Content and disclosure requirements
Payments are released only after placement verification. Unverified or non-compliant placements do not result in payout.
Placement Changes and Removal
Publishers retain the right to:
- Update or remove content in accordance with their editorial policies
However, significant changes or removals outside agreed terms may impact:
- Verification status
- Reputation metrics
- Future collaboration eligibility
Transparency benefits everyone involved.
Platform Integrity
Publishers may not:
- Misrepresent paid relationships
- Accept compensation for undisclosed references
- Agree to deceptive or manipulative practices
- Circumvent platform safeguards or verification
Violations may result in suspension or removal from the platform.
Enforcement
404200 reserves the right to:
- Review placements for compliance
- Withhold payment for non-compliant content
- Suspend or terminate publisher accounts for repeated violations
These measures protect both publishers and buyers.
Acknowledgement
By participating in 404200, publishers acknowledge that:
- Transparency and disclosure are required
- Editorial independence is respected and protected
- Ethical collaboration is a condition of participation
404200 is built on trust. These agreements exist not to restrict good actors, but to make ethical collaboration sustainable — for publishers, buyers, and the open web.