Affiliate Disclosure | HealthRootCause

📋 Plain Language Summary (FTC Required Disclosure)

HealthRootCause.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we earn a commission when you click certain links on this site and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 C.F.R. Part 255).

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based arrangement where a website (us) earns a commission for directing visitors to a merchant's website and facilitating a sale. Think of it like a referral fee — if you read about a product here, click through to the merchant's site, and buy it, we receive a small percentage of that sale.

This commission comes entirely from the merchant, not from you. You pay the same price you would if you went directly to the merchant's website.

Our Affiliate Relationships

HealthRootCause.com currently participates in the following affiliate programs:

ClickBank Affiliate Marketplace — We promote health and wellness products available through ClickBank. ClickBank is a registered trademark of Click Sales Inc. When you click a ClickBank link on our site, a tracking cookie may be placed on your browser. If you purchase within the cookie window (typically 60 days), we receive a commission.
Amazon Associates — We may also link to products on Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Other health and wellness affiliate programs from time to time.

How to Identify Affiliate Links

Affiliate links on this site are typically identifiable by:

A disclosure label at the top of any sponsored or affiliate-heavy article (e.g., "SPONSORED CONTENT" or "ADVERTISEMENT")
URLs containing affiliate parameters such as hop.clickbank.net or amzn.to
Buttons or calls-to-action labeled "Visit Official Website" or "Learn More"

When in doubt, assume any product recommendation on this site may be linked to an affiliate relationship.

Does Affiliate Compensation Affect Our Editorial Content?

Q: Does earning a commission mean you only write positive reviews?

No. Our editorial team evaluates products based on their ingredients, evidence base, customer feedback, and manufacturer transparency. We have chosen not to promote products we do not believe meet reasonable quality standards. That said, since we only earn income from products that convert, there is an inherent financial incentive to cover products with broad appeal. We are committed to disclosing this clearly so you can weigh our recommendations accordingly.

Q: Do you receive free products to review?

Occasionally, manufacturers may provide free samples for review purposes. When this occurs, it will be clearly disclosed in the relevant article.

Q: Do featured products pay to be featured?

We do not currently accept direct payment for placement or "sponsored reviews" in the traditional sense. Our affiliate commission structure means we are compensated based on actual sales performance, not upfront placement fees.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure page and the disclosures on individual pages of this site are intended to comply with the Federal Trade Commission's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 C.F.R. Part 255). If you have questions about our compliance, please contact us.

Your Purchase Decisions

We want to be clear: you are never obligated to purchase anything through our links. We share information about products we believe may be helpful to our readership. Ultimately, all purchase decisions are yours to make, and we encourage you to conduct your own research before buying any health product. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us at:
Email: disclosure@healthrootcause.com