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A question regarding Amazon Disclosure

by cbnet
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Does the Amazon Associate Disclosure Statement need to be on every page or post of my site that has an amazon affiliate link on it or can I disclose it on one page of my site & show a link to this page in my navigation menu.

Why I am asking this is, as some body has informed me that above is required on every page or post that has amazon link.
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  • Profile picture of the author jimvol
    It's not just an Amazon thing. It's a FTC thing.

    You MUST disclose anytime you are compensated for an action as an affiliate.
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    • Profile picture of the author serverack
      Originally Posted by jimvol View Post

      It's not just an Amazon thing. It's a FTC thing.

      You MUST disclose anytime you are compensated for an action as an affiliate.
      Yes, He is right...I agree with him...
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  • Profile picture of the author Gaz Cooper
    It is best to put it at the bottom of every page and this can easily be done using a theme that allows it flexibility is good you just enter your disclosure once and it will show at the bottom of every page post etc.

    I dont believe it is required for every page however its best to make it a s clear as possible that you are being compensated should they click on a ling and purchase.

    Best do everything possible to comply with Amazon's TOS and any FTC requirement.

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  • Profile picture of the author Lloyd Buchinski
    The affiliate agreement doesn't seem to say that.

    You must, however, clearly state the following on your site: "[Insert your name] is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to [insert the applicable site name (amazon.com, amazonsupply.com, or myhabit.com)]."
    But I do have a short disclaimer in the footer of each page, something like 'this site may be compensated for products mentioned, endorsed or advertised on its pages.' I think that part was just because of the FTC requirements.
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  • Profile picture of the author cbnet
    @Gaz:
    (i) Can I see any of your site to see how it is shown as footer.

    (ii) My theme does not have provision for footer. As an alternative can I give disclosure on a separate page of my site and show a link to this page in my site's navigation menu.
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  • Profile picture of the author cbnet
    @Stevie: I know I can show in a text widget in side bar. But in that case it will be shown on all pages, including those pages where on I don't have amazon links. However, thanks for your suggestion.
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    • Profile picture of the author sonas
      "[Insert your name] is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to [insert the applicable site name (amazon.com, amazonsupply.com, or myhabit.com)]."
      I've also seen sites just add this text to the About Us page which in essence in my view would be the appropriate place to tell a visitor in any event.
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      • Profile picture of the author moneygoose
        Originally Posted by sonas View Post

        I've also seen sites just add this text to the About Us page which in essence in my view would be the appropriate place to tell a visitor in any event.
        If you are providing reviews you must notify the user of your compensation at the point of the affiliate link. The way the FTC Counsel put it in the interview above is that the customer must be able to view the disclaimer at the same time as the review which leads the customer to an affiliate link.

        You know after thinking about this for a few minutes it kinda burns me up that bloggers are receiving such focus from the FTC and other areas are not. What about newspapers and news sites constantly running those fluff pieces about products? Do we ever see disclosure that oh, hey, btw we have a money making relationship with the people who make this product which we are giving a glowing article at least once a week. Think of some of those popular products which they just fawn over all the time in the press. When are we notified that they get the products for free, get paid trips, that the company they are promoting is a subsidiary, etc, etc? Sorry for the rant.
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  • Profile picture of the author moneygoose
    Originally Posted by cbnet View Post

    Does the Amazon Associate Disclosure Statement need to be on every page or post of my site that has an amazon affiliate link on it or can I disclose it on one page of my site & show a link to this page in my navigation menu.

    Why I am asking this is, as some body has informed me that above is required on every page or post that has amazon link.
    What is the format in which you are selling? That makes a difference. If you have set up an online store using affiliate links and it is obviously a store selling products, you do not need the disclosure listed on every page according to the FTC. It is when you are recommending a product in a blog as if you were simply reviewing it that you need to be clear that you are being compensated.

    For instance, if you are Widget.com and your website is simply a widget store with a bunch of widgets to buy, you are fine. If you run a widget review blog then you must point out your financial gain wherever affiliate links are provided.

    This is a webinar with Richard Cleland of the FTC:

    Q&A With FTC Re: Bloggers, Affiliates, Advertisers & More

    Listen to the whole thing, but in particular the Affiliate Disclosure section pertains to this thread.

    edit: It's actually in the "Examples cont'd" section where Mr. Cleland differentiates between an obvious advertisement and product reviews.
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