What This Means In Plain English
- Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from the retailer — at zero extra cost to you. The price you pay is identical whether or not you use our link.
- Our primary affiliate program is Amazon Associates. We link to products on Amazon.com. When you buy through those links, Amazon pays us a commission — this does not change their price to you.
- We also display advertising through Ezoic and Google AdSense. These platforms automatically serve ads based on your browsing context. We do not control which specific ads appear, and ad revenue is separate from our product recommendations.
- Commissions never influence our rankings or recommendations. We only recommend products we believe are genuinely good. No brand pays to appear at the top of our lists. We would write exactly the same review whether or not we earned a commission.
- This disclosure complies with FTC 16 CFR Part 255 and Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement requirements. It is updated whenever our monetization changes.
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Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
Required Statement (verbatim — do not modify):
HomeGreenThumb.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
HomeGreenThumb.com is an independent content publisher. We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program to support the cost of maintaining this website, conducting product research, and producing free guides and reviews for our readers.
When you click an Amazon link on this site and complete a purchase, Amazon pays us a referral commission. The price you pay on Amazon is always identical whether or not you use our link. We never earn more if you pay more, and we earn nothing if you do not purchase.
Where Amazon Affiliate Links Appear
Amazon links may appear in the following locations on this site:
- Product review articles — “Best of” roundups and individual product reviews link directly to Amazon product pages.
- Buying guide articles — Comparison tables and recommended picks include Amazon checkout links.
- Plant care guides — Informational articles may link to recommended products (soil, pots, tools, grow lights) mentioned in context.
- Resources / Gear We Use page — A curated list of products personally used by our team includes Amazon links.
Every page or post containing Amazon affiliate links displays a disclosure banner at the top of the article body and in the site footer. You will never encounter an affiliate link on this site without a disclosure notice nearby.
FTC Endorsement Guides Compliance
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) publishes Guides Concerning Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising under 16 CFR Part 255. These guides require that any material connection between a content publisher and a product or service they endorse must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed to readers.
A “material connection” is any relationship that might affect the credibility of a recommendation — including receiving compensation, free products, or commissions. HomeGreenThumb.com complies with these requirements in the following ways:
📋 Disclosure Location
Affiliate disclosures appear at the top of every article containing affiliate links — before any links are encountered. We do not rely solely on footer or sidebar disclosures, as these may not be “clear and conspicuous” under FTC guidance.
🔍 Disclosure Language
Our in-article disclosures use plain, unambiguous language that a general reader — not a legal professional — can immediately understand. We do not use vague phrases like “this post contains links.”
📱 Mobile Compliance
Disclosures are visible on all device sizes. We do not place disclosures in areas that are cut off, hidden, or require scrolling to reach when a reader first arrives at an article page.
🎥 Video & Social Content
Any video or social media content published under the HomeGreenThumb brand that includes affiliate links, gifted products, or sponsored mentions will include an FTC-compliant disclosure in the post caption and, for video, verbally or on-screen.
Our Editorial Position on Endorsements:
The opinions expressed on HomeGreenThumb.com are entirely our own. We have not been, and will not be, paid to provide positive reviews. We do not accept free products in exchange for guaranteed positive coverage. Where products are provided for testing purposes, this will be disclosed in the relevant article. Compensation received through affiliate commissions has no bearing on our product rankings, scores, or written conclusions.
For more information, visit the FTC’s official guidance: ftc.gov — Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking ↗
Advertising Platform Disclosures
In addition to Amazon affiliate commissions, HomeGreenThumb.com generates revenue through display advertising. We currently use two advertising platforms. Both are completely separate from our editorial content and product reviews — the ads you see do not reflect our recommendations.
Ezoic Ad Platform
HomeGreenThumb.com uses Ezoic, an AI-powered website monetization platform and Google Certified Publishing Partner. Ezoic automatically optimizes ad placement, format, and content to improve page experience while generating advertising revenue for this site.
Ezoic Data Notice:
Ezoic uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to collect information about your device and how you interact with this website. This information is used to optimize ad placement and measure performance. Ezoic complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You can manage your data preferences via the Ezoic Privacy Policy and the cookie consent notice that appears when you visit this site.
Ezoic may serve ads from Google and its advertising partners, including interest-based advertising. To opt out of interest-based advertising from Google, visit: adssettings.google.com ↗
Ezoic Privacy Policy: ezoic.com/privacy-policy ↗
Google AdSense
HomeGreenThumb.com participates in Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies to display ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites, enabling Google and its partners to serve advertisements relevant to your interests.
Google AdSense Data Notice:
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads on this site based on visits to this and other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page. Alternatively, users can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info ↗
The display advertisements shown on this website are provided by Google and selected automatically. Google AdSense ads are entirely separate from and do not influence our editorial content, product reviews, or affiliate recommendations. We do not have a commercial relationship with the advertisers whose ads appear on this site.
Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy ↗ · Manage Ad Personalization ↗
How We Disclose Within Articles
A site-level disclosure page alone does not satisfy FTC requirements for “clear and conspicuous” disclosure. Disclosures must appear close to the content they relate to, before readers encounter any affiliate links. Here is exactly how we implement this:
In-Article Disclosure Banner
Every article containing affiliate links begins with a disclosure banner in the following style:
Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, HomeGreenThumb.com may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions do not affect our recommendations. Full disclosure →
↑ This is the actual disclosure banner used at the top of all monetized articles. It is automatically inserted using a WordPress plugin.
Our In-Post Disclosure Rules
- Disclosure banners appear before the first affiliate link in every article — never after the link it relates to.
- Disclosure text is in a readable font size (minimum 13px) with sufficient contrast against its background. It is never in fine print.
- Disclosures appear on all device sizes including mobile — never hidden below a fold or inside a collapsed element.
- The site footer on every page contains the Amazon Associates required statement and a link back to this disclosure page.
- Disclosure language uses plain, unambiguous wording — not vague phrases like “this post may contain links” or “compensation received.”
How HomeGreenThumb.com Makes Money
The table below lists every revenue source currently active on this website. We update it whenever we add, change, or remove a monetization method.
We do not accept: sponsored posts, paid product placements, “reviews for hire,” brand partnership packages that guarantee positive coverage, or any arrangement where a brand pays to appear in our recommended lists. If this policy ever changes, it will be disclosed on this page and in the relevant article.
Amazon Cookie Window & Pricing Accuracy
How the Amazon Commission Cookie Works
When you click an Amazon affiliate link on HomeGreenThumb.com, Amazon places a tracking cookie on your browser. There are two scenarios in which we may earn a commission as a result:
In both cases, you pay exactly the same price as you would by visiting Amazon directly. Amazon pays the commission from their own margin, not by adding a surcharge to your purchase.
Product Pricing & Availability Accuracy
Amazon Pricing Disclaimer (Required):
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Prices shown in our articles reflect the price at the time of writing or last update. Amazon prices change frequently — sometimes multiple times per day. Always confirm the current price on Amazon before purchasing. We make no representation that any price shown in our articles is the current price, and we are not liable for any price discrepancy between our articles and Amazon’s current listing.
We display “Last Reviewed” dates on all product review articles. If a product is discontinued or unavailable, we endeavour to update or remove the relevant content as quickly as possible. If you notice a broken link or discontinued product recommendation, please contact us and we will address it promptly.
Questions About This Disclosure?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we select products, how our advertising works, or any aspect of this disclosure, we welcome your questions. Transparency is a priority for us.
We also welcome reports of broken affiliate links, discontinued product recommendations, or concerns about the accuracy of any content on this site.
Contact Us
Go to Contact PageYou can also find the Amazon Associates required disclosure statement in the footer of every page on this site.
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