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Required Disclosures
What you MUST include in your marketing.
When Disclosures Are Required
| Situation | Disclosure Needed |
|---|---|
| Discussing income potential | ✅ Yes |
| Sharing testimonials | ✅ Yes |
| Promoting products | ✅ Yes |
| Posting on social media | ✅ Yes |
| Any public marketing | ✅ Yes |
Required Disclosure Elements
IA Relationship
You must disclose that you are an Independent Associate.
| ✅ Acceptable | ❌ Not Acceptable |
|---|---|
| "I'm an Independent Associate" | Not mentioning your relationship |
| "As a Corsair Connect IA..." | Pretending to be a customer |
| "#CorsairConnectIA" (social media) | Hidden or unclear status |
Income Disclaimers
When discussing income or earnings:
| Must Include |
|---|
| Results vary based on individual effort |
| Past results don't guarantee future results |
| Income depends on many factors |
| Reference to Income Disclosure Statement |
Testimonial Disclaimers
When using testimonials:
| Must Include |
|---|
| Results not typical |
| Individual results vary |
| Person's IA status (if applicable) |
| Timeframe for results |
Example Disclosures
Social Media Post
✅ Good:
"Loving my journey with Corsair Connect! #CorsairConnectIA
Results vary. See Income Disclosure for details."
❌ Bad:
"Making great money from home!"
[No disclosure of IA status or income disclaimer]
Income Discussion
✅ Good:
"I earned $X last month as an IA. Results vary based on
individual effort, skills, and market conditions. This
is not typical—see our Income Disclosure Statement."
❌ Bad:
"I made $X, you can too!"
FTC Guidelines
The FTC requires:
- Clear and conspicuous disclosures
- Honest earnings representations
- Material connection disclosure
- No deceptive claims
Disclosure Placement
| Placement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Beginning or prominent | Preferred |
| Same size/visibility as claim | Required |
| Not hidden in fine print | Required |
| Not buried in hashtags | Required |
Record Keeping
Keep records of:
- All marketing materials used
- Approvals received
- Disclosures included
- Any testimonials and their sources