18 Comments

  1. Noa
    June 25, 2017 @ 4:23 pm

    Hi Carl,
    This has been very helpful to me, thank you for this article. English is not my mother tongue and yet you’ve written this so clearly and simply.
    If I buy a product, take a photo of it and publish it on my website with a review (no affiliate link or anything, just starting out here), would I be doing anything illegal? sorry for the newbie’s question 🙂

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    • Carl
      June 25, 2017 @ 4:46 pm

      Hi Noa
      Thank you for your kind words. I am glad u found the article useful, it really means a lot to me.
      If u take your own photos of the product then yes u can use them just fine on your website, nothing illegal about that.
      Ask as many questions as u like and I will be happy to try and give u answers.
      Thanks for stopping by and I wish u well

      Carl

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  2. Minhaj
    June 5, 2017 @ 3:55 am

    Thanks for this article, sometimes in affiliate marketing many people forget that they are building a business and thus are subject to many regulations related to online business practices. I didn’t know you had to write a disclaimer if are an Amazon affiliate. I recently applied and yet to hear back from them, But once I get approved, I will make sure I put a disclaimer somewhere on the website. Do they by any chance tell you this? or is it hidden somewhere in their TOS?

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    • Carl
      June 5, 2017 @ 11:49 am

      Hello Minhaj
      Yes, it so true that people forget to check for what they require to put on their websites for some legal protection. They get excited in the moment developing their websites and forget the little legal things. Yes, Amazon does tell u about the disclaimer and yes it is in their TOS Agreement or Operating Agreement somewhere. I am glad that u found something useful from my article.
      Thanks for stopping by.

      cheers
      Carl

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  3. KDHall
    June 3, 2017 @ 8:14 am

    Wow, I was just thinking about this the other day! I’m so glad you cleared some things up for me and now I know what I need to look into more. I honestly didn’t know Amazon required you to post a disclaimer on your website. Where is that located on the Amazon Associates page? Thanks for the great information!

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    • Carl
      June 3, 2017 @ 11:29 am

      Hello
      Glad the article was able to help u. Yes, Amazon requires a disclaimer. If u cannot find it on the Amazon Associates website then u can use mine on my website here (My Disclaimer). It is a general disclaimer for Amazon and for those programs that do not have their own disclaimer. Hope this helps u
      Thanks for stopping by.

      Cheers
      Carl

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  4. Ada
    June 2, 2017 @ 9:33 pm

    Carl, this is just good, you are a real teacher and an educator. its informative, good content, straight to the point and understandable. Your website is gonna be my stop over. Thanks for the ideas.
    All the best.

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    • Carl
      June 2, 2017 @ 10:04 pm

      Hello Ada
      Thanks very much for your kind words. I am glad u found the article useful. I am here to help people as much as I can. Legal issues I believe are important to avoid as best as we can. A few minor additions to your site and some due diligence when using information from the web is all we need to avoid a lot of possible legal issues that could hold up your site for a long time during which time u will not receive traffic and thus lose revenue which none of us want to happen. I am really happy u like the site and I hope to see u again soon.
      Thanks for stopping by.

      Cheers
      Carl

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  5. Luna
    June 2, 2017 @ 12:07 pm

    Thanks for this informative post. The legal issues of the whole process sometimes make me nervous. I am trying my best to stay focus so I do not fall into any of the illegal stuff.
    You have done an excellent job to inform us of the things we should look out for.
    Good Read

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    • Carl
      June 2, 2017 @ 12:36 pm

      Hi Luna
      I am glad u found the article useful. The legal issues can get a little sticky that’s for sure. By doing some research and adding these things to your site will at least keep u out of some possible trouble down the road. It is better to be prepared than to get suddenly hit with some legal issue that could have been avoided if u had something as simple as a disclaimer on your site. I thank u so much for taking the time to read and comment on my article. It is much appreciated.

      Carl

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  6. Lula Mae Renteria
    May 31, 2017 @ 5:23 pm

    Hi, This has been very interesting reading for me. I had just been wondering about the Amazon disclosure and if we needed one. I just signed up recently and wasn’t aware of that. And I really appreciate the explanation on the free photos. I was very hazy on that. I’m going to check all mine.
    About the affiliate disclosure: If you are an affiliate with a non network company are you still supposed to put an affiliate disclosure and do you make your own or is there one use?

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    • Carl
      May 31, 2017 @ 10:08 pm

      Hi Lula
      Thank u stopping by and taking the time to review my article. I am glad it was informative for u. U only need to have a Disclaimer on your site if u are selling/promoting a product from which u will be receiving a commission from. There are many sites online that have general Disclaimers that are available for use. So if u are not getting paid then u do not need a Disclaimer on your site. Unless an Affiliate company requires a certain Disclaimer a general Disclaimer will work. Hope this helps u some.

      Cheers
      Carl

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  7. Moon
    May 30, 2017 @ 2:40 am

    I am much concerned about the use of copyright-free images for my website because I have heard horror stories of people running into legal issues because of misuse of images that are not licensed for use. Also I think it is important to make the affiliate disclosure up front. As a legitimate business, it’s always best to comply with the law as much as possible to avoid long-term headaches.

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    • Carl
      May 31, 2017 @ 3:52 pm

      Hi Moon
      Yes, images can be a real legal issue if u use the wrong kind of image. I am glad u found this article informative and helpful. Staying out of legal issues is a good thing when running an online business. Thanks for stopping by.

      Cheers
      Carl

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  8. Merry
    May 29, 2017 @ 5:46 pm

    Thank you for this informative post. I learned a few new things about legalities and what not to do. I think it is so easy to fall into doing things the wrong way. You have helped a lot of people with this post Carl.

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    • Carl
      May 29, 2017 @ 6:07 pm

      Hello Merry
      Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you were able to gain something from my article. I enjoy helping people and that is what I try and do with this website. I thank u for stopping by and reading my article. 🙂

      cheers
      Carl

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  9. Aaron
    May 29, 2017 @ 3:50 pm

    WOW, everyone is quick to sell you into a system but very few are willing to inform you about the pitfalls and legal jargon. Thanks a lot, this is just the info I have been looking for. Great site.

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    • Carl
      May 29, 2017 @ 4:31 pm

      Hi Aaron

      Thanks for stopping by. Yes, some are quick to take your money and then not tell u things u should now about. Glad u found the article useful and informative. I wish u success in your endeavors. 🙂

      Carl

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