Software affiliate marketing disclosure requirements, in plain English

If you earn commission from a link, the US FTC requires you to disclose that relationship clearly and conspicuously. This is not optional, and program terms (including Tasskel's) require it too.

The rules in practice

• Clear: plain language a normal reader understands. "I earn a commission if you buy through my link" works. "#ad" buried in 30 hashtags does not.
• Conspicuous: before or at the link, not hidden in a footer, about page, or after the fold.
• Everywhere: each post, video, email or page with affiliate links needs its own disclosure.

By channel

• Blog posts: a line at the top of the post, plus near the first link
• YouTube: say it in the video and write it in the description above the fold
• Email: a sentence in the email itself
• Social: in the post text — "ad", "affiliate link", or a plain sentence

Why disclosure helps you

Audiences trust disclosed recommendations more, not less. "I use this and earn commission if you try it" is a stronger endorsement than a link pretending to be neutral.

Sample wording

> Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend software I would use myself.

This article is general information, not legal advice. The Tasskel program terms require honest promotion and proper disclosure — join the program when you are ready.