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Disclosure Rules

Being open about paid and gifted content: when a disclosure is needed, where readers and viewers will actually see it, how to label affiliate links and what to avoid.

Disclosure Rules

Disclosing free products and other gifts

A free product you keep or review is a connection readers should know about, even when you are unpaid. Learn what counts as a gift, how to word the disclosure and how to handle a disappointing item.

Disclosure Rules

Disclosure errors that cost creators trust

Vague tags, buried labels and forgotten older posts are common sources of disclosure problems. Learn how to spot each mistake in your own content and fix it before your audience notices.

Disclosure Rules

When you need to disclose a paid partnership

A disclosure is needed whenever a relationship with a brand could affect how readers weigh your opinion. Learn which payments, gifts and perks count and when no label is required.