What Is an Affiliate Disclosure?

An affiliate disclosure is a transparency statement that informs your audience you may earn commissions when they click on certain links and make purchases. Required by the FTC in the United States and by similar regulatory bodies worldwide, it ensures readers understand the financial relationship between publishers and the products or services they recommend.

Without proper disclosure, content creators risk fines, legal action, and loss of audience trust. This generator builds a clear, compliant disclosure statement tailored to your specific affiliate programs, revenue model, and brand voice — in under a minute.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter your website details — Provide your site name and URL. This personalizes the disclosure language so it reads naturally on your pages.
  2. Select your affiliate programs — Choose from common programs like Amazon Associates, ShareASale, or CJ Affiliate, or add custom program names.
  3. Configure the disclosure style — Choose between a short inline statement, a detailed full-page disclosure, or both. The tool generates appropriate language for each format.
  4. Export and add to your site — Copy the text or download as a file. Place the inline version near affiliate links and the full version on a dedicated disclosure page linked from your footer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an affiliate disclosure?+
An affiliate disclosure is a statement informing your readers that you earn commissions from some links on your website. It's required by the FTC in the United States and by similar regulatory bodies in other countries to ensure transparency in online marketing.
Where should I place the disclosure?+
Place it prominently — ideally near the top of any page containing affiliate links, within the content itself, or in a clearly visible banner. A buried footer link alone is generally not sufficient for FTC compliance.
Is this required by law?+
In the US, the FTC requires bloggers, influencers, and publishers to disclose material connections with brands. Similar rules exist in the EU, UK, Canada, and Australia. Failure to disclose can result in fines and legal action.
Can I customize the language?+
Yes. The tool generates disclosure text based on your inputs — website name, affiliate programs, and revenue types — and you can edit the output to match your brand's tone and legal requirements.
Does it cover multiple affiliate programs?+
Absolutely. You can list individual affiliate programs (Amazon Associates, ShareASale, Impact, etc.) or use broader language covering all affiliate partnerships on your site.
Is my data stored on a server?+
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your website name, program details, and disclosure text are never sent to or stored on any external server.

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