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Mandatory Amazon Associate Earnings Disclosure

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 273 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What must associates clearly and prominently display?
Amazon Associates requires associates to clearly and prominently display the statement 'As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases' on their site or any other location where Amazon authorizes display or use of Program Content.
Where must associates display the statement 'As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases'?
Amazon Associates requires associates to clearly and prominently display the statement 'As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases' on their site or any other location where Amazon authorizes display or use of Program Content.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause mandates a specific, verbatim earnings disclosure tied to every location where Program Content is used, making non-compliance a readily identifiable violation.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1423 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The claim requires associates to display a specific earnings disclosure statement wherever Program Content is authorized, informing visitors of the affiliate relationship.

How other platforms handle this

Leonardo AI Medium

We will make it clear by notice to you which (if any) goods or services, or website links, we receive a benefit from by featuring them on our Platform.

Glassdoor Medium

In certain situations, Glassdoor may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Strava Medium

prevent or detect violations of our Terms or fraud or abuse of Strava or its users; or (4) protect our operations or our property or other legal rights, including in connection with actual or potential litigation.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You must clearly and prominently state the following...on your Site or any other location where Amazon may authorize your display or other use of Program Content: "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases."

Excerpt from Amazon Associates's Operating Agreement

Provision details

Document information
Document
Amazon Associates Operating Agreement
Entity
Amazon Associates
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-064293
Document ID
CA-D-00880
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
64216f1abd980bb12867a3cdaaf6af8b1ed62b020333a1e8d3c5d668f94a8746
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 13:24 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Amazon Associates
Document: Amazon Associates Operating Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-064293
Captured: 2026-05-20 13:24:44 UTC
SHA-256: 64216f1abd980bb1…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon-associates/amazon-associates-operating-agreement/provision/CA-P-064293/mandatory-amazon-associate-earnings-disclosure/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amazon Associates's Mandatory Amazon Associate Earnings Disclosure clause do?

The clause mandates a specific, verbatim earnings disclosure tied to every location where Program Content is used, making non-compliance a readily identifiable violation.

How does this clause affect you?

The claim requires associates to display a specific earnings disclosure statement wherever Program Content is authorized, informing visitors of the affiliate relationship.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 273 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Amazon Associates?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon Associates.