What are the editorial policies?
We believe in providing a great experience for our publishers and advertisers alike. Our editorial policies are a key component to this great experience, helping to make a win-win situation for both you and the advertisers displaying ads on your site. To review the Microsoft pubCenter editorial policy on site content, site behavior, number of ad units per page and reporting policy violations visit the pubCenter Help File.

Property approval
All properties submitted to pubCenter are evaluated for approval based on the requirements set forth by the Microsoft adCenter Editorial Guidelines. While your web property is being reviewed, your property should receive ads; however, the ads may or may not be relevant, as we will be in the process of learning about your site content.

Inappropriate ads
If you receive ads on your web property you deem to be in violation of the Microsoft adCenter Editorial Guidelines, please contact pubbeta@microsoft.com.

Please provide the following information to help the investigation into your concern:

-screen shot of the inappropriate ad

-URL of inappropriate ad

-R Link of in appropriate ad

Instructions to obtain the R Link
1. Right-click on URL of the ad unit in question  

2. Select copy Shortcut

FAQ

Q: Why does Microsoft pubCenter (beta) require an editorial review?
A: pubCenter (beta) editorial guidelines contribute to higher quality advertising. These guidelines are important for delivering the results that users want. The editorial review process helps pubCenter assess all properties for this quality level.

Q. What are the criteria for determining whether or not my properties will be approved?
A. All properties submitted to Microsoft pubCenter (beta) are evaluated for approval based on the requirements set forth by the Microsoft adCenter Editorial Guidelines.

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