Redio Affiliate Compliance Training

Complete this training before activating your affiliate account

Welcome to Redio Affiliate Training

This short training will teach you:

✅ How to legally promote products as an affiliate
✅ FTC disclosure requirements
✅ Best practices for ethical marketing
✅ Common mistakes to avoid

Time to complete: 10-15 minutes
Passing score: 80% (8/10 questions correct)

Module 1: Understanding Affiliate Marketing Law

What is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is when you promote a product or service and earn a commission when someone makes a purchase through your unique link or referral.

Example:

You share a link to a coffee maker on your blog
Someone clicks your link and buys it
You earn a $10 commission
The customer pays the same price (commission comes from merchant)

Why Are There Rules?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to protect consumers from deceptive advertising. If you’re getting paid to promote something, consumers have a right to know.

Key Principle: Be honest and transparent about your financial relationships.

Module 2: The Disclosure Requirement

The Golden Rule

If you earn money from a recommendation, you MUST disclose it BEFORE people take action.

What Requires Disclosure?

You must disclose when you receive:

✅ Commission on sales (like Redio commissions)
✅ Free products to review
✅ Payment for content
✅ Discounts or special perks
✅ Contest prizes or bonuses
✅ ANY benefit from the brand

Even $1 requires disclosure. There’s no minimum amount.

When to Disclose

Disclosure must happen:

✅ BEFORE the affiliate link
✅ Every single time you promote
✅ On every platform (blog, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
✅ In a way that’s impossible to miss

Wrong: “Check out this product [link]… (btw affiliate link)“
Right: “Disclosure: Affiliate link (I earn commission) → [link]“

Module 3: The 4 Ps of Good Disclosure

1. Prominence

Your disclosure must be noticeable:

Same font size as your other text
Contrasting color
Not hidden in walls of text

Good: Large, bold text at top of post
Bad: Tiny gray text in footer

2. Presentation

Use clear, simple language:

✅ “I earn a commission if you buy through my link”
✅ “#ad” or “#affiliate”
❌ “Thanks to X for partnering” (too vague)
❌ “Collab with X” (unclear if paid)

3. Placement

Disclose where people will see it:

✅ Top of blog posts
✅ First 30 seconds of videos
✅ Social media captions (not comments)
❌ Footer only
❌ Separate page only
❌ After the link

4. Proximity

Disclosure must be close to the link:

✅ Right before or next to affiliate link
✅ In the same view (no scrolling required)
❌ Far away from link
❌ In a different section

Module 4: Platform-Specific Examples

Blog Posts

✅ GOOD:
-----
**Disclosure:** This post contains affiliate links.
I earn commission on purchases at no extra cost to you.

[Your content...]

Here's the product I recommend: [affiliate link]

❌ BAD:
-----
Here's the product I recommend: [affiliate link]

[Entire post...]

[Footer] This site uses affiliate links.

Instagram/TikTok

✅ GOOD:
-----
Caption:
#ad | Loving this new skincare routine! 💆‍♀️

I'm an affiliate, so I earn a commission if you
shop through my link in bio.

[Link in bio] 👆

❌ BAD:
-----
Caption:
Loving this new skincare routine! 💆‍♀️

Thanks to @brand for the #collab!
[No clear disclosure of commission]

YouTube

✅ GOOD:
-----
Verbal (first 30 seconds):
"Quick disclosure: This video has affiliate links.
If you buy through them, I earn a commission at no
extra cost to you."

Visual overlay on screen for 5+ seconds
Description also includes disclosure

❌ BAD:
-----
Only mentioning it at the very end
Or only in description (viewers may not read it)

Twitter/X

✅ GOOD:
-----
#ad Just tried this productivity app!
[affiliate link]
(I earn commission on purchases)

❌ BAD:
-----
Just tried this productivity app! [link]
[No disclosure at all]

Module 5: What NOT to Do

Common Mistakes

1. Vague Language

❌ “Partner with X”
❌ “Thanks to X for support”
❌ “In collaboration with X”
✅ “I earn commission if you buy through my link”

2. Hidden Disclosures

❌ Tiny text
❌ Light gray on white
❌ Hidden in footer only
❌ On separate page requiring clicks
✅ Prominent, clear, at the top

3. Disclosure After the Link

❌ Wrong Order:
Buy this amazing product [link]
Oh and by the way, affiliate link!

✅ Right Order:
Disclosure: Affiliate link below
Buy this amazing product [link]

4. Relying on Platform Features Only

❌ Using only Instagram’s “Paid Partnership” tag
❌ Assuming hashtags alone are enough
✅ Use platform features AND your own clear disclosure

5. Assuming People Know

❌ “Everyone knows I’m an affiliate”
❌ “I said it once in my bio”
✅ Disclose every single time, on every post

Module 6: Special Situations

Multiple Products in One Post

Disclose at the top, then mark individual links if needed:

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

Product A [link] ← affiliate
Product B [link] ← NOT affiliate
Product C [link] ← affiliate

Free Product + Affiliate Commission

Disclose BOTH:

Full disclosure: [Brand] sent me this product for free,
AND I'm including my affiliate link (I earn commission if you buy).

Honest Reviews

Being an affiliate doesn’t mean you can’t be honest:

Disclosure: This is an affiliate link. However, my review
is honest and unbiased. I'll tell you what I really think,
good and bad.

Module 7: Why This Matters

Legal Consequences

If you don’t disclose:

FTC fines up to $43,792 per violation
Legal action against you
Legal action against the brand you promoted
Required corrective actions

Real Example: Lord & Taylor paid $11,000 for failing to disclose paid influencer posts.

Reputational Consequences

Loss of audience trust
Damaged credibility
Removal from affiliate programs
Hard to rebuild reputation

The Right Thing

Beyond legal requirements:

Your audience deserves honesty
Transparency builds long-term trust
Ethical marketing is sustainable marketing

Studies show: Proper disclosure doesn’t hurt conversions. Audiences appreciate honesty.

Module 8: Quick Reference Guide

Before Every Post, Ask Yourself:

Am I earning money from this recommendation?
Is my disclosure visible BEFORE the link?
Did I use clear language (“I earn commission”)?
Is it prominent (not hidden or tiny)?
Is it close to the affiliate link?
Did I disclose on ALL platforms I’m using?
Would the average person understand I’m getting paid?

If you answered NO to any question, fix it before posting.

Module 9: Redio-Specific Guidelines

Your Responsibilities as a Redio Affiliate

When you promote products using Redio:

✅ You MUST make FTC disclosures
✅ You MUST use ethical marketing practices
✅ You MUST follow each merchant’s guidelines
✅ You are responsible for your compliance (not Redio, not the merchant)

What Redio Expects

Clear disclosures on every promotion
No fraudulent traffic (bots, click farms, etc.)
No false claims about products
No spam
Ethical, honest marketing

What Happens If You Don’t Comply

Merchants can:

Remove you as an affiliate
Withhold commissions
Report violations

Redio can:

Suspend your account
Remove your profile
Ban your wallet

Module 10: Your Compliance Pledge

By completing this training, you pledge to:

✅ Always disclose affiliate relationships clearly and prominently
✅ Disclose BEFORE affiliate links, not after
✅ Use simple, clear language that anyone can understand
✅ Follow the 4 Ps: Prominence, Presentation, Placement, Proximity
✅ Be honest and ethical in all promotional activities
✅ Follow FTC guidelines and all applicable laws
✅ Build trust with your audience through transparency

Knowledge Check Quiz

Answer these 10 questions to complete your training (need 8/10 to pass):

Question 1

When must you disclose your affiliate relationship?

A) Only if you earn more than $100
B) Only on your blog, not social media
C) Every single time you promote, regardless of amount
D) Once in your bio is enough

Correct Answer: C

Question 2

Where should disclosure appear relative to your affiliate link?

A) After the link
B) In the footer only
C) On a separate disclosure page
D) Before the link, in the same view

Correct Answer: D

Question 3

Which is a clear disclosure?

A) “Thanks to X for partnering with me!”
B) “I’m a X ambassador”
C) “#ad - I earn commission if you buy through this link”
D) “Collaboration with X”

Correct Answer: C

Question 4

You must disclose if you receive:

A) Only cash payments
B) Commission, free products, or any benefit
C) Only if you earn over $500
D) Only paid sponsorships, not affiliate commissions

Correct Answer: B

Question 5

On Instagram, where should disclosure appear?

A) In comments
B) In your bio only
C) In the caption of the post
D) You don’t need to disclose on Instagram

Correct Answer: C

Question 6

Which is true about the “Paid Partnership” tag on Instagram?

A) It’s all the disclosure you need
B) Use it AND your own clear disclosure
C) It replaces the need for #ad
D) You only need it for sponsorships, not affiliate links

Correct Answer: B

Question 7

What is the FTC’s maximum fine per violation for failing to disclose?

A) $100
B) $1,000
C) $10,000
D) Over $43,000

Correct Answer: D

Question 8

On YouTube, when should you make a disclosure?

A) Only in the description
B) Only verbally
C) Verbally (first 30 sec) + visual overlay + description
D) At the end of the video

Correct Answer: C

Question 9

If you’re outside the U.S. but promote to American consumers:

A) FTC rules don’t apply to you
B) FTC rules still apply to you
C) You only follow your local country’s rules
D) No rules apply to international affiliates

Correct Answer: B

Question 10

What are the 4 Ps of good disclosure?

A) Price, Profit, Product, Platform
B) Placement, Performance, Productivity, Promotion
C) Prominence, Presentation, Placement, Proximity
D) Public, Private, Personal, Professional

Correct Answer: C

Quiz Results

Pass: 8-10 correct → You’re ready to be a Redio affiliate!
Review: 6-7 correct → Please review the training and retake
Fail: 0-5 correct → Please study the training carefully and retake

Certificate of Completion

Congratulations! You’ve completed the Redio Affiliate Compliance Training.

What you learned:

✅ FTC disclosure requirements
✅ The 4 Ps framework
✅ Platform-specific best practices
✅ Common mistakes to avoid
✅ Legal and ethical responsibilities

Your commitment: By completing this training, you commit to:

Making clear disclosures on every promotion
Following FTC guidelines and applicable laws
Building trust through transparency
Using ethical marketing practices

Next Steps

✅ Complete training (you’re here!)
⏭️ Accept Redio Affiliate Terms of Service
⏭️ Get added by a merchant to their pool
⏭️ Start promoting with proper disclosures
⏭️ Earn instant USDC commissions!

Quick Reference Resources

For More Information:

FTC Endorsement Guides: ftc.gov/endorsement-guides
Redio FTC Disclosure Page: redio.app/docs/ftc-disclosure
Affiliate Terms of Service: redio.app/terms/affiliate

Questions?

Email: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]

Training Version: 1.0
Last Updated: October 23, 2025
Passing Score: 80% (8/10 questions)

This training is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Consult an attorney for specific legal guidance.