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What Is an Affiliate Disclosure, and Why Does It Belong Near the Link?
An affiliate disclosure is a plain note that a page may earn money if a reader follows a link and buys. The FTC says it must be clear and close to the recommendation, not buried in a footer. This site is run by Ireviralis, a retailer, and its order buttons lead to the seller's sales page.
Written by the Reviralis label deskUpdated · 4 min read
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What is an affiliate disclosure?
It is a short statement that tells a reader the page has a money tie to the product it discusses.
The tie can be a commission, a free sample, a fee, or ownership. It does not make a review false. It lets the reader weigh the review with the tie in mind.
Q: Does a disclosure change what the product does? A: No. It changes how much weight a reader should give to praise.
The FTC view02
Why must an affiliate disclosure sit near the link?
Because the FTC says a disclosure only works if the reader sees it before acting on the recommendation (FTC, Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking).
A footer-only note, or one disclosure on the home page, is not enough. Each page that recommends or links to a product needs its own clear note close to the link. The wording must be plain, not hidden in small print or a vague phrase.
The same body says reviews must be real and that fake or undisclosed-insider reviews are deceptive (FTC, Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews (Aug 2024)). A page with ties and no disclosure can mislead even if every sentence is true.
| Placement | Clear to the reader? |
|---|---|
| Next to the order button, in plain words | Yes |
| At the top of the page before the recommendation | Yes |
| Footer only | No |
| Home page only, none on article pages | No |
| Vague word such as "partner" with no explanation | No |
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How does this site make money from Reviralis?
This site is run by Ireviralis, a USA Authorized Reviralis Retailer. It is not the manufacturer and not the distributor.
The order buttons lead to the seller's sales page, where the sale takes place. If you order through them, this site earns money. That is the tie, and it is stated here, on the pages that carry order buttons, and on the about page.
The label names Phyto Thrive Labs of Largo, Florida as distributor. We are a different business. Our rules for how pages are written and checked are on the editorial standards page.
It does not buy a rating. We print no ratings, review counts or quotes, because none can be verified. See how to spot fake supplement reviews.
Reviralis: from $49 a bottle60 capsules a bottle · 2, 3 or 6 bottles · free US shipping on 3 and 6 · 60-day money-back guarantee
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What should a reader do with an affiliate disclosure?
Read it first, then read the page as the work of someone who benefits from a sale.
- Look for the note near the button, not only at the bottom.
- Check the claims against the label and against named sources.
- Be wary of any page that praises a supplement and also hides who pays.
- Compare with a source that has no tie, such as a clinician or pharmacist.
On health, we keep one point plain. Herpes has no cure, and prescription antivirals are the proven care. Reviralis is a dietary supplement, not an antiviral, and no source we found shows it prevents or reduces outbreaks. Keep any prescribed medicine and talk to a clinician. Prices are on the pricing page.
Reviralis: from $49 a bottle60 capsules a bottle · 2, 3 or 6 bottles · free US shipping on 3 and 6 · 60-day money-back guarantee
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Reviralis questions people ask
Does an affiliate link cost the buyer more?
Not by itself. The price on the sales page is the same whether or not a site earns from the click. The disclosure tells you the site has a stake in the sale, which is what you need to weigh the advice.
Does an affiliate disclosure mean a review is biased?
It means the reviewer has a reason to like a sale, so read with that in mind. A disclosed tie is honest. An undisclosed one is the problem the FTC addresses.
Where should an affiliate disclosure appear?
Close to the recommendation or link, in plain words, on each page that has one. A footer note or a single home page statement does not meet the FTC's guidance.
Is Ireviralis the maker of Reviralis?
No. This site is run by Ireviralis, a USA Authorized Reviralis Retailer. The label names Phyto Thrive Labs as distributor, and the order buttons lead to the seller's sales page.
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Written and reviewed by
Pages built from the label, the order page and linked NIH, FDA, FTC, Mayo Clinic and peer-reviewed sources.
Last updated . Read our editorial standards and how we check reviews. This website is the information site for a USA Authorized Reviralis Retailer. It is not the manufacturer or the distributor named on the label. We earn money when you buy through our order links.
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