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FAQ

Understanding Advocate Compensation and Disclosure

Our goal is to ensure that every interaction within the Zuberance Advocacy Hub upholds the highest standards of honesty and clarity, fostering trust among consumers and compliance with legal requirements. Dive into our FAQs to gain quick insights into effective disclosure practices, understand the implications of non-compliance, and learn how Zuberance champions ethical advocacy in every campaign.

Q: What qualifies as compensation that must be disclosed?

A: Any form of compensation, including discounts, free products, points, or other incentives, must be disclosed. This is necessary to maintain transparency and trust with consumers.

Q: Why is disclosure important in endorsements?

A: Disclosure is essential because it provides transparency and helps consumers understand any potential biases in reviews or endorsements. It is legally required to disclose any relationship that might affect how consumers evaluate an endorsement.

Q: What happens if a marketer or advocate fails to disclose compensation?

A: Non-disclosure can lead to legal consequences under the FTC Act. The FTC focuses on advertisers, agencies, and sometimes endorsers in cases of non-compliance.

Q: How should the disclosure be made?

A: Disclosures should be clear, conspicuous, and made in close proximity to the endorsement. They should be easily noticed and understood by the average consumer.

Q: Is a one-time disclosure sufficient for ongoing endorsements?

A: Continuous disclosures are necessary for ongoing relationships. Each post or endorsement should contain a disclosure to ensure transparency, even if the relationship has been previously disclosed.

Q: Do small incentives also require disclosure?

A: Yes, even small incentives or those with no direct financial value (such as points or coupons) should be disclosed if they might affect the credibility of the endorsement.

Q: What if the product is returned after review?

A: Even if a product is only lent for review and later returned, this should still be disclosed as it represents a form of compensation.

Q: How does Zuberance ensure compliance with these guidelines?

A: Zuberance is committed to ethical practices and expects all its partners and advocates to adhere to these guidelines. We monitor activities on our platform to ensure compliance and provide resources to educate our users on these requirements. If you would like to report a suspected violation please click here.