Amazon Associates declarations and links

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   PaulGoodman67posted 3 years ago

   This is a question aimed mainly at HubPages, I guess, but seems relevant for many writers...
   
   I just got the Amazon Ass. email about links and declarations. In the past I've seen other writers include their own messages about earning money from sales in their articles, but I've never thought it necessary myself.
   
   My assumption has always been that HP takes care of that sort of stuff? Is there anything that individual hubbers need to do in reaction to email messages like the one that I've copied and pasted below? Or can we just ignore it?
   
   Hello associate,
   
   This is a recurring reminder that any time you share an associate link, it’s important to disclose that to your audience. They will trust you more if you are transparent about where you are directing them and why. To meet the Associate Program’s requirements, you must (1) include a legally compliant disclosure with your links and (2) identify yourself on your Site as an Amazon Associate with the language required by the Operating Agreement.
   To comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations, your link-level disclosure must be:
   1. Clear. A clear disclosure could be as simple as “(paid link)”, “#ad” or “#CommissionsEarned”.
   2. Conspicuous. It should be placed near any associate link or product review in a location that customers will notice easily. They shouldn’t have to hunt for it.
   In addition, the Operating Agreement requires that the following statement clearly and conspicuously appears on your Site: “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” For social media user-generated content, this statement must be associated with your account.
   To read more about the FTC Endorsement Guides, visit: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/busines … affiliate.
   Visit this page on AC to bookmark this information about disclosures.
   
   Thank you,
   The Amazon Associates Program

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   EricDockettposted 3 years ago

   I'm wondering about it too. I hope HP doesn't ignore this thread.

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3. STAFF

   HubPagesposted 3 years ago

   Hi Paul. We're aware of Amazon's requirements and are working to find the best way to address them. We hope to have a solution soon! We will keep you posted.

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   PaulGoodman67posted 3 years ago

   Thanks for letting me know!

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   Solarasposted 3 years ago

   What a bunch of BS.   
   
   "The Guides, at their core, reflect the basic truth-in-advertising principle that endorsements must be honest and not misleading. An endorsement must reflect the honest opinion of the endorser and can’t be used to make a claim that the product’s marketer couldn’t legally make."
   
   Like actors on TV don't make claims all of the time without disclaimers - "these are paid for actors, and we don't know what their actual opinions are - next ad...rinse repeat."

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   Solarasposted 3 years ago

   I make nothing on Amazon - I'll just remove their links on my own site and be done with them.

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