> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getchatads.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Affiliate Disclosure & Compliance

> What ChatAds does for affiliate compliance automatically, and what stays your responsibility

Affiliate links carry disclosure obligations - from the FTC (in the US), from Google's link-spam guidelines, and from the affiliate programs themselves. ChatAds handles the technical layer automatically; site-level disclosure remains yours.

## What ChatAds Does Automatically

* **`rel="sponsored"` on paid links.** Every ChatAds-inserted Amazon link and every scraped on-page affiliate link is written with `rel="noopener sponsored"`, which is exactly what Google asks for on compensated links. Non-affiliate page links get plain `rel="noopener"`.
* **A visible "Sponsored" label.** Sponsored links show a "Sponsored" label on hover, so readers can tell a compensated link from an editorial one.
* **A standing notice in the widget.** The chat panel footer always reads "Links may include affiliate offers", on every plan, on every reply.
* **No dark patterns.** Links are inserted in-line around the product phrase the AI already wrote; ChatAds never injects standalone ads, popups, or links the AI didn't naturally mention.

## What Stays Your Responsibility

1. **A site-level affiliate disclosure.** The FTC expects a clear and conspicuous disclosure near affiliate content. Most publishers add a short notice on pages that contain affiliate links, for example:

   > *This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you.*

2. **Amazon's Operating Agreement.** If you use Amazon monetization, Amazon requires Associates to identify themselves on their site, typically with the statement:

   > *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.*

   Review the [Operating Agreement](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/agreement) for the current requirements - it's your Associates account and your relationship with Amazon.

3. **Your privacy policy.** Disclose the chat assistant itself - see [Privacy & Data](/guides/privacy-and-data#what-your-privacy-policy-should-mention).

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  This page is practical guidance, not legal advice. Disclosure rules vary by country and program; when in doubt, check with the program or a professional.
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