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Mandatory Amazon Associate Earnings Disclosure

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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.

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

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.

Perplexity AI Medium

the Receiving Party shall (other than to the extent prohibited by law) provide prior written notice to the Disclosing Party and reasonably cooperate...with any efforts by the Disclosing Party to contest or limit such disclosure requirement

Cohere Medium

Recipient may disclose Discloser's Confidential Information: (i) to the extent that such disclosure is required by applicable law or by the order of a court...provided that...the Recipient promptly notifies the Discloser in writing of such required disclosure...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
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 Amazon Associates 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: July 13, 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 276 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.