How We Sustain Our Operations
USPatriotNews.com is an independently operated news and commentary publication. Like most digital media organizations, we rely on a combination of advertising revenue and reader support to fund our journalism. Advertising allows us to provide our content to readers free of charge while maintaining the editorial resources necessary to produce quality reporting and analysis.
We believe in being transparent with our readers about how our operations are funded and how we maintain a clear separation between our editorial mission and our business operations.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial content is produced independently of our advertising and business relationships. Advertisers have zero influence on our editorial content. They do not determine what stories we cover, how we cover them, what conclusions our reporters reach, or what opinions our commentators express. Our editorial team operates with complete independence from our advertising sales and business development functions.
No advertiser, sponsor, or business partner has the ability to review, approve, or alter editorial content before publication. No advertising relationship will ever prevent us from reporting on a story that serves the public interest.
How Advertising Appears on Our Site
Advertising on USPatriotNews.com may appear in the following forms:
- Display advertising: Banner ads, sidebar ads, and other visual advertisements that appear in designated advertising spaces on our pages. These ads are visually distinct from editorial content.
- Programmatic advertising: Ads served through third-party advertising networks and exchanges. These ads are placed automatically based on advertiser targeting criteria and are not selected or endorsed by our editorial team. The appearance of a programmatic ad on our site does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser or its products.
Sponsored Content Policy
From time to time, USPatriotNews.com may publish sponsored or paid content. We maintain strict standards for how such content is presented to readers:
- All sponsored content, paid placements, and advertiser-funded articles are clearly and conspicuously labeled as “Sponsored,” “Paid Advertisement,” or “Advertising Content.”
- Sponsored content labeling is placed prominently at the top of the content so that readers can identify it before reading.
- Sponsored content is visually distinguished from editorial content through labeling, design elements, or both.
- The sponsor or advertiser behind any paid content is identified.
These practices are designed to ensure that our readers always know whether the content they are reading is independent editorial work or paid content, consistent with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.
Affiliate Links
Some content on USPatriotNews.com may contain affiliate links. An affiliate link is a link to a product, service, or website that earns USPatriotNews.com a commission or referral fee if a reader clicks on the link and makes a purchase or takes a qualifying action.
When affiliate links are used, this relationship is disclosed within the content. The presence of affiliate links does not influence our editorial judgment or product evaluations. Our recommendations and commentary are based on our independent assessment.
Native Advertising
USPatriotNews.com does not disguise advertising as editorial content. We do not publish “native advertising” that is designed to be indistinguishable from our journalistic content. Any content that is funded, influenced, or produced by an advertiser will be clearly and unambiguously identified as such.
We believe that blurring the line between advertising and journalism undermines reader trust, and we refuse to engage in practices that could confuse our audience about the nature of the content they are consuming.
FTC Compliance
USPatriotNews.com is committed to full compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements, testimonials, and native advertising, including the standards set forth in 16 CFR Part 255 (Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising).
Our advertising disclosure practices are designed to meet or exceed FTC requirements for clear and conspicuous disclosure. We regularly review our practices to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal and state advertising regulations.
Contact Us
For questions about advertising on USPatriotNews.com, sponsorship opportunities, or our advertising policies, please contact:
Email: advertising@uspatriotnews.com
This disclosure is reviewed periodically and updated as necessary. Last updated: June 2025.