This Affiliate Disclosure Policy explains our policy on affiliate relationships and how we would disclose any such relationships to comply with FTC guidelines.
1. Overview
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires websites to disclose affiliate relationships when they exist. This policy explains our current status and our commitment to transparency if we ever establish affiliate relationships.
2. Current Affiliate Status
2.1 No Affiliate Relationships
As of the last updated date of this policy, Spencer's Website:
- Does not have any affiliate relationships
- Does not earn commissions from product recommendations
- Does not receive compensation for links to third-party websites
- Does not participate in affiliate marketing programs
2.2 Third-Party Services
We use third-party services (Stripe, Groq, Google) for operational purposes, not for affiliate compensation. These relationships are disclosed in our Privacy Policy.
3. Future Affiliate Relationships
3.1 Potential Future Affiliates
If we ever establish affiliate relationships, we will:
- Clearly disclose the relationship on the relevant pages
- Update this policy with details of the affiliate program
- Mark affiliate links with appropriate disclosures
- Ensure disclosures are conspicuous and understandable
3.2 Disclosure Language
For any future affiliate relationships, we will use clear disclosure language such as:
- "Affiliate link"
- "We may earn a commission if you purchase through this link"
- "This is an affiliate link"
4. Compensation Disclosure
4.1 Current Compensation
We currently do not receive any compensation for:
- Product recommendations
- Service reviews
- Links to external websites
- Third-party game referrals
4.2 Future Compensation
If we ever receive compensation for recommendations, we will:
- Disclose the compensation amount or percentage
- Explain how compensation affects our recommendations
- Ensure compensation does not bias our recommendations
5. Impact on Recommendations
5.1 Editorial Independence
Currently, all recommendations on our site are based solely on:
- Quality of the product or service
- Relevance to our users
- Personal experience or research
5.2 Future Commitment
If we ever establish affiliate relationships, we commit to:
- Maintain editorial independence
- Not allow compensation to influence our recommendations
- Only recommend products or services we genuinely believe in
- Provide honest and unbiased reviews
6. Contact
For questions about our affiliate policy or to inquire about potential partnerships, contact us:
Email: support@thespencerwebsite.com