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Hyperlink Policy

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

1. Purpose & Scope

This Hyperlink Policy outlines The Education Story’s approach to hyperlinks that appear on our official website (www.theeducationstory.com) and within content published under The Education Story Plus (including Careers, Conferences, Events, Contests, FDPs, Fellowships, Grants, Guides, Jobs, News, Our Work, Press Releases, Research, Tools, and Updates).

It governs:

  • Outbound links from The Education Story to third-party websites (“External Sites”).
  • Inbound links from third-party websites to The Education Story content.

This Policy applies to:

  • All users of The Education Story.
  • All content published by The Education Story.
  • All official The Education Story domains and subdomains (listed in Section 2).

2. Definitions & Official The Education Story Domains

2.1 Definitions

  • External Site: Any website, page, or service not owned or controlled by The Education Story.
  • Affiliate Link: A link containing tracking information that allows The Education Story to receive a commission or referral fee when a user completes a qualifying action.
  • The Education Story Plus Content: Curated editorial content published under The Education Story’s premium or thematic channels.

2.2 Official The Education Story Domains (Internal Properties)

The following are official The Education Story properties and are considered internal links (not subject to External Site disclaimers):

  • theeducationstory.com (primary domain)
  • theeducationstory.com/corporate
  • link.theeducationstory.com
  • plus.theeducationstory.com

Outbound links from these domains to External Sites follow the practices outlined in this Policy.

3. Outbound Links (Links to Other Websites)

3.1 Purpose

The Education Story includes outbound links to provide additional, relevant, and complementary information for our users.

3.2 No Endorsement

A link to any External Site does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, approval, or partnership by The Education Story.

3.3 Liability & Accuracy

The Education Story does not control External Sites and cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of their content. Users access these sites at their own risk. The Education Story disclaims all liability for damages arising from their use.

3.4 User Responsibility

Users should review the Terms of Service, privacy policy, and other relevant information of an External Site before interacting with it (e.g., applying for jobs, grants, fellowships, or event registrations).

3.5 Technical Behavior

  • External links usually open in a new tab/window for user convenience.
  • Internal links between The Education Story domains may open in the same tab or a new tab, based on editorial or UX decisions.

4. Special Guidelines for The Education Story Plus Content

Because The Education Story Plus consolidates opportunities and resources, the following clarifications apply:

  • Jobs, Fellowships, Grants: Links usually lead to official application pages on External Sites. The Education Story is not the employer or granting authority and is not responsible for eligibility, deadlines, or selection outcomes.
  • Events, Conferences, Contests, FDPs: Links direct users to the organizer’s official site. The Education Story is not responsible for event management, registrations, cancellations, or refunds.
  • Tools & Guides: Links to third-party tools or resources are for informational purposes only. The Education Story does not guarantee their functionality, pricing, or security.
  • News, Research, Press Releases, Updates: Links to external reporting or research are included for context and attribution. The Education Story is not responsible for their editorial accuracy.

5. What We Will Link To

The Education Story strives to link only to External Sites that are:

  • Relevant – directly related to the content and useful to our readers.
  • Credible – produced by reliable and authoritative sources.
  • Secure – accessible over HTTPS whenever possible.

6. What We Will Not Link To

To ensure a safe and positive user experience, The Education Story avoids linking to sites that contain or promote:

  • Hate speech or discriminatory material.
  • Pornographic or sexually explicit content.
  • Misinformation or fabricated claims.
  • Illegal activities.
  • Malware, phishing, or fraudulent practices.
  • Unsafe, unmoderated forums with harmful content.

The Education Story reserves full discretion to determine whether a site falls into these categories.

7. Affiliate Links & Disclosure

The Education Story may participate in affiliate or referral programs. When affiliate links are used:

  • Their presence will be clearly disclosed on the page or post.
  • Clicking an affiliate link may result in a commission for The Education Story at no extra cost to the user.
  • Editorial judgment remains independent of affiliate relationships.

Example disclosure language is provided in Appendix B.

8. Inbound Links (Linking to The Education Story)

We welcome links to The Education Story, subject to these conditions:

  • You may link to our homepage, public articles, or The Education Story Plus posts, provided it does not imply endorsement without prior written consent.
  • You must not reproduce, frame, or misrepresent The Education Story content as part of another site.
  • Links must be lawful and must not harm The Education Story’s reputation.
  • The Education Story may request removal of links that violate these terms.

9. Link Integrity, Audits & Maintenance

The Education Story conducts periodic link audits but cannot guarantee that all links remain active or unchanged.

  • Time-sensitive listings (e.g., jobs, events, grants) may expire or move.
  • Users may report broken or outdated links to info@theeducationstory.com.

10. Content Removal & Takedown Requests

If you believe a link published by The Education Story violates the law or this Policy, please email info@theeducationstory.com with full details, including:

  • The page URL.
  • The linked content.
  • The nature of your concern.

We will review legitimate complaints promptly and take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Policy

The Education Story may update this Hyperlink Policy periodically. Material updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of The Education Story after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Information

For general inquiries, reports of broken links, or policy concerns, contact:

Email: info@theeducationstory.com