Disclosure Policy

Nectar + Notes disclosure policy affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising relationships. Honest business practices disclosed.

Effective Date: September 1st, 2025 Last Updated: September 1st, 2025

Introduction

Nectar + Notes: Healing Notes & Honey Quotes for Conscious Living & Awareness is committed to providing honest, transparent, and valuable content to our readers. This Disclosure Policy outlines our relationships with brands, companies, and affiliate programs, and explains how we handle sponsored content and product recommendations.

FTC Compliance

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements, testimonials, and advertising. In accordance with FTC requirements, we disclose any material connections between our website and the products, services, or companies we mention or recommend.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow us to earn a commission when you make a purchase through our recommendation. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you.

Our Affiliate Partners

We participate in affiliate programs with various companies, including but not limited to:

Amazon Associates Program: We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases made through our links
Individual Brand Partnerships: We may have affiliate relationships with specific brands and companies
Affiliate Networks: We may participate in affiliate marketing networks that connect us with multiple brands

Affiliate Link Identification

We clearly identify affiliate links and content in the following ways:

Statements such as “This post contains affiliate links” or “We may earn a commission”
Use of disclosure language near affiliate links
Clear labeling of sponsored or affiliate content
Prominent disclosure statements in relevant posts and pages

Our Promise Regarding Affiliates

We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe may be valuable to our audience
Our opinions are our own and are not influenced by affiliate commission potential
We provide honest reviews and recommendations, including both positive and negative aspects
We will never recommend a product solely for the purpose of earning a commission

We provide honest, unbiased opinions based on our experience
We disclose whether products were received for free or purchased
We include both positive and negative aspects in our reviews
We only recommend products we would personally use or believe are valuable

Gifted Products

When we receive free products for review:

We clearly disclose that the product was received at no cost
We are not obligated to write positive reviews
Our opinions remain honest and uninfluenced by the free product
We may choose not to review products that don’t meet our standards

Newsletter Advertising

Paid Newsletter Advertising

Our newsletter may include paid advertising content:

Sponsored content in newsletters is clearly labeled
We select advertisers that align with our audience interests
Newsletter subscribers can opt-out at any time
Advertising revenue helps us provide free content to our audience

Subscriber List Integrity

We never sell or share our email subscriber list
We only send promotional content that we believe adds value
Subscribers have control over their subscription preferences
We respect unsubscribe requests immediately

Financial Relationships

Transparency About Income

We may earn income through various methods:

Affiliate commissions from product recommendations
Sponsored content and brand partnerships
Sales of our own digital and physical products
Newsletter advertising revenue
Speaking engagements and collaborations

No Guaranteed Results

Any income claims or business results we share are:

Based on our personal experience only
Not typical or guaranteed results for others
Dependent on many factors including effort, experience, and market conditions
Shared for informational purposes only, not as income promises

Product Sales and Recommendations

Our Own Products

When we sell our own products:

We believe in the value and quality of our offerings
We provide honest descriptions and set appropriate expectations
We stand behind our products with appropriate customer service
We clearly differentiate between our products and affiliate recommendations

Third-Party Recommendations

When recommending third-party products:

We base recommendations on research, personal use, or trusted sources
We disclose any financial relationship or benefit we receive
We encourage readers to do their own research before purchasing
We are not responsible for third-party product quality or customer service

Social Media Disclosures

Platform-Specific Disclosures

On social media platforms, we:

Use platform-appropriate disclosure methods (#ad, #sponsored, #affiliate)
Include disclosures in the post itself, not just in comments
Make disclosures clear and prominent
Follow each platform’s specific advertising guidelines

Story and Temporary Content

Even in temporary content like Instagram Stories:

We include appropriate disclosures
We maintain the same transparency standards
We use clear, visible disclosure language

Changes to Partnerships

Ongoing Transparency

We may add or remove affiliate partnerships over time
We update our disclosure policy as needed to reflect current relationships
We notify readers of significant changes to our partnership structure
We maintain records of our partnerships for transparency

Contact and Questions

Questions About Partnerships

If you have questions about our partnerships or want to know about specific relationships:

Contact us directly for clarification
We’re happy to provide additional information about our partnerships
We welcome feedback about our disclosure practices

Potential Partnership Inquiries

For brands interested in partnerships:

We carefully select partners that align with our values
We prioritize our audience’s interests over potential revenue
We maintain editorial independence in all partnerships
Contact us with partnership proposals, but note that we’re selective

Legal Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

We strive to comply with:

FTC guidelines for endorsements and advertising
State and federal regulations regarding online commerce
Platform-specific advertising policies
International regulations where applicable

Disclaimer

This disclosure policy is subject to change. We will update it as our business practices evolve and as regulations change. Our commitment to transparency remains constant.