Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: 17 March 2026
⚠️ Plain-English Summary: Some links on this website are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at absolutely no extra cost to you. This does not influence what we write. Our reviews are independent and honest.
1. What Is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a form of performance-based marketing in which a website (the "affiliate" or "publisher") earns a commission by directing visitors to another company's products or services. When a visitor clicks a specially tracked link on an affiliate website and subsequently makes a qualifying purchase on the merchant's website, the affiliate may receive a percentage of the sale value as compensation.
This is a widely used and legally recognised business model used by millions of content websites worldwide, including major media outlets and comparison platforms.
2. How Affiliate Links Work on This Website
On modernlivingreview.com, some of the links within our reviews and content — including links on the Herz P1 Smart Scale review page — are affiliate links. Here is exactly how they work:
- When you click an affiliate link on this page, you are redirected to the merchant's official website (in this case, the official Herz P1 Smart Scale website).
- The link contains a unique tracking identifier that tells the affiliate network that you arrived from our website.
- If you choose to make a purchase on the merchant's website, we may receive a commission — typically a percentage of the sale price.
- This commission is paid by the merchant, not by you. Your purchase price is identical whether or not you arrived via our affiliate link.
- If you do not make a purchase, no commission is earned.
Affiliate links on this site are routed through third-party affiliate networks. We do not process any payments and have no access to your payment information at any point.
3. Our Editorial Independence
The existence of affiliate relationships does not influence our editorial content in the following ways:
- We do not accept payment to write positive reviews or to feature specific products.
- Our editorial opinions, ratings, and analysis are based on independent research using publicly available information, product specifications, consumer feedback, and editorial judgement.
- We identify both positive aspects and genuine considerations/limitations of each product we review.
- We do not guarantee that any product reviewed is suitable for any individual's specific needs, health situation, or preferences.
We believe transparent affiliate disclosure is not only a legal requirement but also an ethical responsibility to our readers.
4. Which Affiliate Networks We Use
We work with third-party affiliate networks to track referrals and process commissions. We do not disclose the specific names of our affiliate partners for confidentiality reasons, but all affiliate relationships are disclosed clearly on any page containing affiliate links. The affiliate network handles commission attribution using cookies placed on your device when you click a tracked link.
5. Where Affiliate Links Appear
Affiliate links on this website may appear as:
- Buttons labelled "Buy Now", "Order Here", "Official Site", or similar call-to-action text
- Text links within the body of our reviews
- Links in comparison tables or pricing sections
Pages that contain affiliate links are labelled at the top with a disclosure notice such as: "This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you."
6. Country-Specific Compliance
🇺🇸 United States — FTC Guidelines
In accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255, updated 2023), we disclose our material connection to products we review. When we stand to receive compensation through affiliate commissions, this constitutes a material connection that we are required to — and do — clearly disclose. Our affiliate disclosure appears at the top of every page containing affiliate links and on this dedicated disclosure page.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — ASA / CAP Code
In accordance with the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code, all paid-for content and commercial relationships must be clearly identified. This website labels affiliate content with clear disclosure notices at the top of relevant pages. The label "Independent Review & #Ad" or similar is used to ensure compliance with the CAP Code's requirements for transparency in online advertising.
🇦🇺 Australia — ACCC Guidelines
In accordance with guidance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on online reviews and endorsements, we disclose all commercial relationships that may influence the content we produce. Under the Australian Consumer Law, misleading or deceptive conduct in trade or commerce is prohibited. Our disclosures are designed to ensure you have full transparency about the commercial nature of affiliate links on this site.
🇨🇦 Canada — Competition Bureau Guidelines
In accordance with the Competition Bureau of Canada's guidance on influencer marketing and online endorsements, we clearly disclose all affiliate and compensated relationships on this website. Affiliate links on this site are disclosed on every page where they appear, and this dedicated disclosure page provides full transparency about how our affiliate model works.
🇪🇺 European Union — ICC/ESOMAR Code
In accordance with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Advertising and Marketing Communications Code and applicable EU consumer protection directives (including the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005/29/EC), we clearly identify all commercial communications and ensure that advertising is distinguishable from editorial content. Affiliate links are disclosed transparently to ensure compliance with EU digital marketing standards.
7. Questions About This Disclosure
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn money, please contact us via our Contact page or at contact@modernlivingreview.com. We are committed to full transparency with our readers.