The Complete Guide to Affiliate Link Compliance for Tech Review Sites

Affiliate link compliance is not optional — it is a legal requirement in the US and Canada. The FTC requires clear and conspicuous disclosure wherever affiliate links appear. Amazon Associates has additional terms: you cannot display cached prices without noting when they were last checked, you cannot imply endorsement, and you must identify yourself as an Amazon Associate. Best practices include placing disclosures at the top of every guide, using clear language ('we may earn a commission'), refreshing price data regularly, and never fabricating reviews or specifications. Selectrogear enforces these rules at the data layer: every offer carries a compliance status and source notes that are displayed to readers.