Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 24, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Visionhelm, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising practices and any financial relationships that may influence the content on our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through advertising, affiliate programs, and partnerships.
We are committed to providing honest, accurate information about our film directing courses while being upfront about any commercial relationships. This disclosure helps you understand when content may be influenced by advertising or affiliate arrangements.
Regulatory Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with advertising standards and consumer protection regulations, including guidelines similar to those established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States. While our primary operations are based in Japan, we apply high standards of transparency that align with international best practices.
We disclose material connections between our organization and any products, services, or companies we mention, recommend, or link to on our website. This ensures you can make informed decisions about the information we provide.
Affiliate Relationships and Commissions
What Are Affiliate Programs?
Affiliate programs allow us to earn commissions when visitors click on certain links to products or services and make a purchase. These affiliate relationships help support our educational content and operations while providing you with access to resources we believe may be valuable for aspiring film directors.
Our Affiliate Practices
When we participate in affiliate programs:
- • We may earn a commission if you purchase products or services through our affiliate links
- • This commission comes at no additional cost to you - the price remains the same
- • We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe have value for our audience
- • Our recommendations are based on experience, research, and educational merit, not solely on commission potential
Types of Affiliate Products
We may maintain affiliate relationships with providers of:
- • Film equipment and production tools
- • Books, educational materials, and learning resources about filmmaking
- • Software and applications used in film production and directing
- • Related educational services and professional development resources
Editorial Independence
While we may earn commissions through affiliate links, this does not influence our educational content or course curriculum. Our film directing courses, teaching methods, and educational approach are developed independently based on professional expertise and pedagogical principles, not commercial considerations.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identifying Sponsored Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotional material on our website. When we do, this content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language to distinguish it from our regular educational content.
Sponsored Content Standards
All sponsored content on our website adheres to these principles:
- • Clear disclosure that the content is sponsored or paid for by an advertiser
- • Maintenance of our editorial standards and voice, even in sponsored content
- • Alignment with our audience's interests in filmmaking and directing education
- • Honesty about the nature of the sponsorship relationship
Brand Partnerships
We may enter into partnerships with brands that support our educational mission. These partnerships may include equipment sponsorships, educational grants, or collaborative programs. When such partnerships exist, we disclose them clearly in relevant contexts.
Content Authenticity
While sponsors may suggest topics or provide products for review, all opinions expressed in sponsored content reflect our honest assessment. We maintain final editorial control over all content on our website, sponsored or otherwise.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests. You can learn more about this in our Cookie Policy.
Ad Networks We May Use
We may work with reputable advertising networks that comply with industry standards, which may include:
- • Google AdSense and Google Display Network for contextual and display advertising
- • Social media advertising platforms for targeted promotions
- • Specialized ad networks focused on educational or creative industry content
Behavioral Targeting
Third-party advertisers may use cookies to track your online behavior and serve personalized ads. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, helps ensure ads are relevant to your interests. You can opt out of behavioral targeting through your browser settings or the advertising networks' opt-out pages.
Ad Quality and Standards
While we work with reputable advertising partners, we do not have direct control over all advertisements displayed on our site through third-party networks. If you encounter inappropriate or misleading ads, please contact us so we can address the issue with our advertising partners.
Your Rights and Controls Regarding Advertising
Advertising Preferences
You have several options for managing advertising content and data collection:
- • Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page to control advertising cookies
- • Use browser settings to block third-party cookies or enable "Do Not Track" features
- • Visit ad network opt-out pages to control personalized advertising across websites
- • Use ad-blocking browser extensions, though this may affect your experience on our site
Opt-Out Resources
For more information about opting out of interest-based advertising, you can visit industry opt-out pages maintained by advertising self-regulatory organizations. These tools allow you to opt out of targeted advertising from multiple companies at once.
Data Collection Transparency
Information about how advertising partners collect and use your data is available in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review both our Privacy Policy and the privacy policies of advertising networks to understand data practices fully.
Product Recommendations and Reviews
When we recommend products, services, or resources related to filmmaking and directing:
- • Recommendations are based on professional experience, research, and educational value
- • We may receive compensation for some recommendations through affiliate programs
- • Compensation does not influence our honest assessment of products or services
- • We only recommend resources we believe provide genuine value to aspiring directors
Your decision to purchase recommended products is entirely your own. We encourage you to conduct your own research and consider whether any product or service meets your specific needs and budget.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or regulatory requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising on our website. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated disclosure.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about this Advertising Disclosure, our affiliate relationships, or any advertising content on our website, please contact us.
Email: info@stemshadowatelier.com
Phone: +125 Shinmei, Kaminara-cho, Konan City, Aichi Prefecture 483-8257