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Affiliate Disclosure Policy

Last Updated: [14 May 2025]

1. Purpose

Hub Healthy Life (“the Site”) participates in affiliate marketing programs to fund evidence-based health content. This policy explains:

  • How we earn commissions

  • How this impacts content

  • Your rights as a consumer

Regulatory Compliance: Adheres to FTC 16 CFR Part 255 and EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005/29/EC.

2. Affiliate Programs Used

2.1 Primary Partners

Program Commission Rate Typical Products
Amazon Associates 1-10% Books, supplements
ShareASale 5-15% Fitness equipment
Commission Junction 8% Medical testing kits

2.2 Special Relationships

  • Pre-Approved Brands: Brands meeting our research standards get prioritized placement

  • Negotiated Rates: Higher commissions (15-25%) for exclusive discount codes

3. Content Marking System

3.1 Visual Disclosures

  • Header Tag: “[AD]” before article titles

  • In-Text Callouts: “We earn a commission if you purchase through this link”

  • Checkout Notices: “Discount applied at cart via HubHealthyLife partnership”

3.2 Placement Rules

  • Never within medical disclaimer sections

  • Minimum 300 words of educational content before first affiliate link

4. Editorial Safeguards

4.1 Testing Protocols

For physical products (e.g., blood pressure monitors):

  1. Lab Testing: 30-day use by ≥3 team members

  2. Comparative Analysis: Against 2+ competitor products

  3. Value Assessment: Cost per use calculations

4.2 Rejection Criteria

We refuse partnerships with companies that:

  • Make unsupported disease claims

  • Have ≥3 FDA warning letters in past 5 years

  • Restrict negative reviews contractually

5. Earnings Transparency

5.1 Average Earnings

  • Per Guide: $12-45 (e.g., “Essential Oils for Beginners”)

  • Per Product Mention: $0.80-6.50

  • Annual Total: Disclosed in yearly transparency report

5.2 Impact on Content

While commissions influence which products we test first, they never affect:

  • Star ratings (all reviews use standardized rubrics)

  • Safety warnings

  • Alternative budget options

6. User Rights

6.1 Opt-Out Options

  1. Browser Extensions: Install affiliate link blockers

  2. Private Mode: Links won’t track in incognito windows

  3. Direct Purchases: Google the product name instead of clicking our links

6.2 Complaint Process

Suspect biased content? Email affiliates@hubhealthylife.com with:

  • Article URL

  • Specific concern

  • Supporting evidence

Investigation Timeline: 10 business days

7. Historical Data

2023 Earnings Breakdown:

  • 62% from supplement guides

  • 28% from fitness equipment

  • 10% from books/courses

Rejected Partnerships: 14 companies (primarily for non-evidence-based claims)

8. Policy Updates

Material changes trigger:

  1. On-Site Alert: 30-day notification banner

  2. Vendor Notices: Affiliate partners receive 60-day advance warning