Affiliate Disclosure Guide

Understand the practical role of affiliate disclosures and why clear, proximate disclosure helps maintain reader trust.

Disclose the relationship clearly

Readers should be able to understand that you may earn money if they purchase through certain links.

Put disclosure near the recommendation

A sitewide disclosure page is useful, but commercial pages should also make the relationship apparent where the recommendation occurs.

Use plain language

A simple statement is usually clearer than legalistic wording. Do not imply that an affiliate relationship is independent when it is not.

Follow applicable rules

Disclosure requirements can vary by jurisdiction, platform and merchant. If compliance is material to your business, get current professional guidance.