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[STATUS TO BE CONFIRMED AFTER INVENTORY] Before publication, check every link, promotional code, partnership, gifted product and other form of compensation present on Scale & Own. Do not state that there are no affiliate relationships without completing this check.
1. What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link enables a provider to identify that a visitor came from a partner website. If that visitor completes the action specified by the programme, such as making a purchase or registering, the provider may pay a commission to the website that referred them.
2. Identifying commercial content
When a recommendation gives rise, or may give rise, to compensation, Scale & Own must state this clearly, visibly and in terms that are immediately understandable.
The relevant page will display a notice near the start of the content, and the link may carry a label such as affiliate link. Content funded by a brand will be identified as Advertising, Sponsored content or an equivalent description that leaves no doubt about its commercial nature.
A general statement placed only on this page does not replace a visible disclosure on the relevant content.
3. Programmes and relationships to declare
| Programme or partner | Nature of compensation | Content concerned | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [TO BE COMPLETED AFTER INVENTORY] | Commission, discount, gifted product or other benefit | [URL OR CATEGORY] | [DATE] | Active, suspended or ended |
If no programme is active on the publication date, replace the table with a dated and verified statement. Update this section whenever a commercial relationship changes.
4. Editorial independence
A commission must not determine how a product is assessed or conceal its limitations. Scale & Own aims to recommend only tools or services that have been used, evaluated or researched sufficiently for the context of the content.
Where an opinion is based only on research rather than direct use, this distinction must be stated. A relevant criticism or reservation must not be removed because of a commercial relationship.
5. Price paid by the user
Using an affiliate link must not cause Scale & Own to add a surcharge. The provider nevertheless remains free to change its prices, promotions, availability and terms according to the country or channel.
Readers should therefore check the final price, currency, taxes and terms directly on the provider’s website before committing.
6. Third-party services
Scale & Own is not the seller of products or services obtained from a third party unless stated otherwise. The third party remains responsible for its offer, customer service, refunds, data and terms.
A mention or link is neither a guarantee of results nor a personalised recommendation. Readers remain free to visit the provider directly or choose another solution.
7. Review method
Before launch and then at regular intervals, Scale & Own will check:
- the destinations and redirects of outbound links;
- the presence of affiliate identifiers or parameters;
- the programmes, commissions and benefits in effect;
- the visibility of disclosures on every relevant page;
- consistency between published opinions and the experience actually available;
- updates to prices and terms when these are cited.
8. Changes to this disclosure
This disclosure will be updated when commercial relationships or transparency rules change. The date shown at the top of the page will correspond to the most recent effective review.
9. Contact
For any question about a commercial relationship, recommendation or the identification of sponsored content: [EMAIL ADDRESS TO BE COMPLETED].