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Community handbookDMfirst-owned · Edition 058

Handle referral disclosures

A referral relationship can influence how a recommendation is presented. Readers should be able to understand that relationship before following the link.

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One topic. 3 useful perspectives.

3 sections

01

Understand the idea

A referral relationship can influence how a recommendation is presented. Readers should be able to understand that relationship before following the link.

Context
02

Put it into practice

Place a clear disclosure near the recommendation and distinguish editorial guidance from account registration. Read the destination’s own terms separately.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

Calling a recommendation independent while hiding a benefit misleads readers.

Important limit

Make the reading useful.

Take a moment to check your understanding. This is a reflection aid, not a certification or account check.

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