Free Amazon Affiliate Disclosure Generator
Create a free, lawyer-approved Amazon Associates disclosure for your blog, website, or YouTube channel in seconds, customizable for any marketplace
Why Affiliates Trust this Disclosure Generator
FTC-compliant Amazon disclosure in under 30 seconds
Built for the FTC Endorsement Guides
Text follows 16 CFR Part 255 (the FTC Endorsement Guides) and Amazon’s Operating Agreement. The exact wording Amazon requires for Associates is included automatically
All 10 Amazon marketplaces are supported
Pick your marketplace and the correct program name is added for you: Amazon Services LLC (US), Amazon EU (UK, DE, FR, IT, ES), Amazon.ca, Amazon Australia, Amazon India, or Amazon Japan
Three lengths for any context
Short is one sentence for a sidebar or footer. Standard is the recommended paragraph for blog posts. Long is a full disclosure for a dedicated Affiliate Disclosure page
Works with multiple programs
Tick the multi-program checkbox if you also use eBay Partner Network, ShareASale, Impact, or any other network, and the disclosure adds the right clause for you
One-click copy to clipboard
Copy your disclosure with a single click and paste it straight into your sidebar, footer, or a dedicated disclosure page
Free, no signup forever
No email, no account, no upsells. Paste your site name, pick a marketplace, and click Generate. Use it for as many sites as you want
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Just enter your site name and marketplace in AffiliateX’s free Amazon Affiliate Disclosure Generator, and get your disclosure instantly
How to Use the Amazon Affiliate Disclosure Generator
Generate, copy, and publish your disclosure
Enter your website or brand name
Type the exact name visitors see on your site, like ExampleSite.com or My Coffee Blog. This is the name under which the disclosure will try to act
Select your Amazon marketplace
Pick the marketplace whose program you joined. For example, amazon.com is the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, and amazon.co.uk is the Amazon EU Associates Programme. Correct legal name will be added for you
Choose the tone/length
Short for footers and sidebars. Standard for in-article notices. Long for a dedicated disclosure page. When in doubt, Standard is what most affiliate blogs use
Tick multi-program if applicable
If you also link to non-Amazon programs like eBay, ShareASale, Impact, or Awin, tick the box, and the disclosure adds the required clause to keep you compliant with both programs
Copy and paste into your site
Click Copy to Clipboard and paste the disclosure into your footer, sidebar, or a dedicated Disclosure page. As a best practice, also add a short version above the fold to every affiliate post
Amazon Affiliate Disclosure Common Questions
Learn about Amazon Associates disclosures, FTC compliance, and where to place them
Is an Amazon affiliate disclosure legally required?
Yes, twice over. The FTC Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255) require any blogger or website earning commissions to clearly disclose the relationship. Amazon’s own Associates Operating Agreement (Section 5) also requires you to publish the specific disclosure text this tool generates.
What is the exact wording Amazon requires for the disclosure?
Amazon’s required wording reads: “[Your site] is a participant in the [Amazon program name] Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.[tld].” This generator inserts that exact sentence based on your marketplace.
Where should I place my Amazon affiliate disclosure?
Three places, in order of priority. First, on every page or post that contains affiliate links, usually a link at the top before the first link. Second, in your site footer, so it’s visible from every page. Third, on a dedicated disclosure page linked from your main menu or footer.
Can I use the short version everywhere?
For footers and sidebars, yes. For in-post disclosures, the FTC requires them to be “clear and conspicuous,” so most affiliate sites use the Standard version near the top of the post and link to the Long version on a dedicated page.
Do I need a separate disclosure if I link to multiple affiliate programs?
Yes, and the multi-program checkbox handles this. The generator adds a clause noting that you also participate in other affiliate programs, which keeps you compliant without requiring a separate disclosure for each network.
What happens if I don’t disclose my Amazon affiliate links?
Two risks. First, Amazon can suspend or terminate your Associates account for breaking Section 5 of the Operating Agreement. Second, the FTC can issue fines (currently up to $53,088 per violation) for undisclosed endorsements. Bigger sites have been fined, while smaller sites usually get a warning to comply within 30 days.
Do I need to disclose on YouTube, TikTok, or social media too?
Yes. The same FTC rules apply to every platform. Use the Short version in your video description or pinned comment, and say it out loud at the start of the video. The disclosure generated here works everywhere, so just paste it into the description
Is this disclosure generator legal advice?
No. It’s a tool that generates text based on the FTC Endorsement Guides and Amazon’s published requirements. For tricky cases like sponsored content, gifted products, or podcast partnerships, consult a media or marketing lawyer in your area.