“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."”
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The clause mandates a specific, verbatim earnings disclosure tied to every location where Program Content is used, making non-compliance a readily identifiable violation.
The claim requires associates to display a specific earnings disclosure statement wherever Program Content is authorized, informing visitors of the affiliate relationship.
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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
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The clause mandates a specific, verbatim earnings disclosure tied to every location where Program Content is used, making non-compliance a readily identifiable violation.
The claim requires associates to display a specific earnings disclosure statement wherever Program Content is authorized, informing visitors of the affiliate relationship.
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