Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

We may participate in affiliate marketing programs with various companies and platforms. When you click on certain links on our website or in our course materials and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant. This comes at no additional cost to you.

Types of Affiliate Relationships

Our affiliate partnerships may include:

• Software and tools recommended for content creation
• Camera equipment, lighting, and production gear
• Online platforms and educational resources
• Marketing and analytics services
• Books and learning materials relevant to content creation

How Affiliate Links Are Identified

When we include affiliate links, we make reasonable efforts to identify them clearly. However, you should assume that any product or service recommendation may include an affiliate relationship unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Our Recommendation Policy

We only recommend products, services, and tools that we believe offer genuine value to content creators. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence whether we recommend a product. We base our recommendations on quality, utility, and relevance to our students' needs. When alternatives exist, we strive to present multiple options.

Financial Transparency

Commissions we earn from affiliate relationships help support the ongoing development of our educational content and services. These earnings allow us to continue providing high-quality courses and maintain our platform. However, affiliate income never compromises the integrity of our educational content or recommendations.

Sponsored Content Policy

Occasionally, we may create content in partnership with brands or companies that compensate us for featuring their products or services. When we publish sponsored content, we clearly label it as such. Sponsored content will be identified with clear disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar language.

Editorial Independence

We maintain editorial control over all sponsored content. Sponsors do not dictate the content of our courses or articles. We only enter into sponsorship arrangements with companies whose products or services align with our educational mission and could genuinely benefit our students.

Brand Partnerships

We may form ongoing partnerships with brands relevant to content creation. These partnerships might include co-created educational materials, guest instructors, or access to tools and platforms for our students. Any such partnerships will be disclosed appropriately.

Product Reviews and Evaluations

When we review products or services, including those provided to us at no cost for evaluation purposes, we maintain honest and unbiased perspectives. Receiving a product for free does not guarantee a positive review or recommendation. We disclose when products have been provided for review.

Display Advertising

We may display advertisements on our website through third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior and interests. You can learn more about these practices in our Cookie Policy.

Advertising Networks

We work with reputable advertising networks that adhere to industry standards for online advertising. These networks may collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide relevant advertisements.

Behavioral Targeting

Some advertisements you see on our website may be targeted based on your previous browsing activity. This is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising. You have choices about this type of advertising, which are detailed in our Cookie Policy.

Ad Quality Standards

We maintain standards for advertisements displayed on our website. We do not knowingly allow deceptive, harmful, or inappropriate advertisements. If you encounter an ad that concerns you, please contact us so we can address it with our advertising partners.

Cookie and Tracking Preferences

You have control over how advertising technologies track your activity on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our Cookie Preference Center. For more detailed information, please visit our Cookie Policy.

Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising through several methods:

• Adjust your cookie preferences on our website
• Use your browser's privacy settings to block third-party cookies
• Visit industry opt-out tools provided by advertising trade associations
• Use ad-blocking browser extensions or software

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads, but rather that the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes is used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You have rights regarding this data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information used for advertising purposes.

Advertising on Other Platforms

We may advertise our courses on third-party platforms and social media networks. These platforms have their own advertising policies and privacy practices, which are independent of our own. We encourage you to review the privacy settings on these platforms.

Consumer Protection Standards

We comply with applicable consumer protection regulations and advertising standards. Our advertising disclosures are designed to meet or exceed legal requirements for transparency in commercial relationships.

International Considerations

While we are based in Tokyo, Japan, we recognize that users from various jurisdictions may access our website. We strive to maintain advertising practices that respect international standards for consumer protection and advertising disclosure.

Honest Representation

All claims made in our advertising and promotional materials are truthful and can be substantiated. We do not make misleading statements about our courses, outcomes, or the experiences of our students. Testimonials and case studies represent actual student experiences but individual results may vary.