The Sponsoring System

Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: March 22, 2026

Last Updated: March 22, 2026

FULL AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE PAGE

The Sponsoring System (operated by Scepter Marketing, LLC) is a for-profit website that reviews Multi-Level Marketing companies, business products, and professional development services. We generate revenue through affiliate commissions and other partnerships.

This page explains our affiliate relationships, how we earn commissions, potential conflicts of interest, and how this may influence our content.

1. WHAT IS AN AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIP?

An affiliate relationship means:
– We recommend third-party products or services to our readers
– We provide links (affiliate links) that track when you click through and make a purchase
– If you complete a purchase through our link, we earn a commission
– The commission is paid by the merchant or affiliate network, not by you
– Your purchase price does not increase because of our commission

2. AFFILIATE PROGRAMS WE PARTICIPATE IN

We participate in affiliate programs from the following companies and networks:

E-Commerce & Marketplace

  • Amazon Associates: Commission ~3-10% on products purchased through our links
  • iHerb: Commission on supplements, vitamins, health products, and wellness items
  • Alternative supplement retailers and health product merchants

Email Marketing & Sales Funnels

  • GetResponse: Commission on email marketing software and automation tools
  • Systeme.io: Commission on all-in-one sales funnel and email marketing platform
  • ClickFunnels: Commission on sales funnel software and marketing tools
  • Legendary Marketer: Commission on online courses and business education

Affiliate Networks & Ad Networks

  • ShareASale: Network facilitating commissions from hundreds of merchants
  • Awin (formerly Affilinet): Global affiliate network with diverse merchants
  • Individual MLM Company Affiliate Programs: Commission on product sales and enrollments from companies we review (see below)

MLM Company Enrollments & Commissions

  • 7k Metals: Site owner Matt Hall is currently enrolled and earns commissions on product sales
  • Other MLM companies we review may have affiliate/enrollment links (commissions vary by company)

3. HOW WE EARN COMMISSIONS

3.1 Standard Affiliate Commissions

When you click an affiliate link on our Site and complete a purchase:
1. Your click is tracked through a unique affiliate ID
2. The merchant or affiliate network records the sale
3. We receive a commission (percentage or fixed amount varies by merchant)
4. You are not charged extra; your price is the same

3.2 Conversion Windows

Different affiliate programs have different “conversion windows” (how long you have to complete a purchase after clicking):
– Amazon: Typically 24 hours
– iHerb: Typically 30-90 days (depends on cookie settings)
– Email marketing platforms: Typically 30-60 days
– MLM companies: Varies; typically 7-30 days

If you click a link but don’t complete the purchase within the conversion window, we don’t earn a commission.

3.3 Commission Amounts

Commission amounts vary by merchant and affiliate program:
– Amazon: 3-10% depending on product category
– iHerb: 5-10% on most products
– Email marketing platforms: 20-40% (often recurring commissions if you remain a customer)
– ClickFunnels: ~40% on standard plans
– Systeme.io: 30-40% recurring commission
– MLM companies: Vary by company structure (typically 10-50% on personal sales)

Exact commission amounts are set by each merchant and may change.

3.4 No Impact on Your Price

Affiliate commissions do NOT increase your cost. You pay the same price whether you click through our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant’s website. In many cases, we may negotiate discounts or special offers for our readers, which we pass along.

4. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

4.1 Financial Incentive

We have a financial incentive to recommend products and services we earn commissions on. This creates a potential conflict of interest. To mitigate this:

  • We only recommend products we genuinely believe in and have researched
  • We disclose all affiliate relationships transparently
  • We recommend against products we believe are low-quality, even if they are affiliate programs
  • We clearly label affiliate links and provide full disclosure

4.2 Matt Hall’s Personal Enrollment

Important Disclosure: Matt Hall, the Site owner, is currently enrolled in several MLM companies we review on this Site, including:
– 7k Metals: Matt is an active member and earns commissions on product sales

This means:
– Matt has a financial interest in promoting these companies
– Articles about 7k Metals or similar companies may be influenced by Matt’s personal involvement
– We disclose this potential conflict clearly in relevant articles

4.3 Commission Tracking

Our affiliate tracking uses:
– Cookies that identify affiliate clicks and conversions
– Pixel tags that track your interactions with recommended products
– Email tracking that measures which recommendations led to sales

This tracking helps us understand which recommendations are valuable to readers and improve our content. See our Privacy Policy for full details on tracking and data collection.

5. TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY

5.1 Our Commitment

We are committed to:
– Clearly disclosing all affiliate relationships
– Only recommending products we genuinely believe in
– Being honest about limitations and risks
– Disclosing Matt Hall’s personal MLM enrollments
– Distinguishing between editorial content and sponsored content
– Never writing misleading reviews to boost commissions

5.2 Review Standards

When reviewing products and services, we:
– Research independently, not relying solely on vendor materials
– Test or use products when possible
– Compare competitors and discuss pros/cons
– Disclose our commission relationships
– Disclose any negative findings, even if it affects commissions
– Include income disclosures and risk warnings for MLM companies

5.3 Sponsored Content

If we publish sponsored articles or advertorials (content paid for by a merchant), we will clearly label them as sponsored and disclose the payment relationship. Sponsored content will be clearly distinguished from editorial reviews.

6. AFFILIATE LINK IDENTIFICATION

6.1 How to Identify Affiliate Links

Our affiliate links are typically marked with:
– An explicit disclosure in the article: “This is an affiliate link”
– A link label or note: “[Affiliate Link]”
– A tooltip or hover notice
– A statement in the article explaining the affiliate relationship
– A general disclosure at the top or bottom of the article

6.2 Non-Affiliate Links

Links we provide to educational resources, competitor sites, or official company pages are generally NOT affiliate links and do not generate commissions.

7. COMMISSION DISCLOSURE BY PRODUCT TYPE

E-Commerce Products (Amazon, iHerb)

  • We earn affiliate commissions on products
  • We disclose the relationship in the article
  • We typically provide non-affiliate links to competitor sites for comparison

Email Marketing & Sales Funnel Tools

  • We earn affiliate commissions (often recurring)
  • These commissions may be substantial (20-40%)
  • We disclose this potential financial interest
  • We compare multiple platforms and discuss tradeoffs

MLM Companies & Products

  • We earn commissions on product purchases through affiliate links
  • For MLM companies where Matt is enrolled (like 7k Metals), we disclose his personal involvement
  • We include the company’s official income disclosure statement
  • We discuss income potential honestly, noting that most participants earn little

Business Courses & Digital Products (Legendary Marketer, etc.)

  • We earn affiliate commissions
  • We typically disclose the commission relationship
  • We review honestly, including discussing whether the content justifies the price

8. READER ACTIONS & SUPPORT

8.1 How Your Support Helps

When you make purchases through our affiliate links:
– You support our website and our ability to continue creating free reviews and content
– You enable us to maintain and improve the Site
– You help us provide unbiased, honest information about MLM companies and other products

8.2 How to Support Without Affiliate Links

If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can:
– Go directly to the merchant’s website and make purchases there
– Use our affiliate links if you find them helpful; the price is the same for you
– Share our Site with others
– Subscribe to our email newsletter

8.3 Returns & Refunds

Returns and refunds are handled by the individual merchants, not by us. Please contact the merchant directly for any return, refund, or warranty issues. We are not responsible for third-party merchants’ policies.

9. COMMISSION PAYMENTS & FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

9.1 Commission Processing

  • Commissions are typically processed by the affiliate network or merchant
  • Payment is usually made 30-60 days after the purchase is completed
  • We receive commission reports showing clicks, conversions, and earnings

9.2 What We Earn

The Site generates revenue from:
– Affiliate commissions (e-commerce, SaaS products, MLM enrollments)
– Lead generation (selling leads to interested parties, future)
– Display advertising (Google AdSense, Mediavine, or similar, future)

Our primary revenue source is currently affiliate commissions.

9.3 Financial Transparency

While we don’t publicly disclose exact earnings, we are transparent about:
– Which affiliate programs we participate in
– Commission structures (approximate percentages)
– Potential conflicts of interest
– Matt Hall’s personal MLM enrollments

10. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

10.1 FTC Guidelines

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, which require:
– Clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections (affiliate relationships)
– Honest endorsements and reviews
– Disclosure of conflicts of interest

10.2 CCPA/CPRA (California)

We comply with California privacy laws by:
– Disclosing our use of tracking cookies and pixels
– Honoring opt-out requests
– Providing privacy policy disclosures

10.3 GDPR (European Users)

We comply with GDPR by:
– Obtaining consent before collecting data from EU users
– Providing data rights to EU residents
– Disclosing our data practices

11. YOUR PRIVACY & AFFILIATE TRACKING

11.1 How Affiliate Links Track You

When you click an affiliate link:
– A unique identifier (affiliate ID) is included in the link
– A cookie is placed on your device to track the click
– If you make a purchase within the conversion window, the affiliate network records the sale
– We receive a commission report showing that a sale occurred (but not always the details)

11.2 Your Privacy Rights

You maintain full privacy rights when clicking affiliate links:
– We do not see your personal information (name, email, address) in affiliate reports
– Your transaction details remain between you and the merchant
– We only see aggregate data: clicks, conversions, and earnings
– See our Privacy Policy for full information on how we use data

11.3 Opting Out of Tracking

You can limit affiliate tracking by:
– Disabling cookies in your browser
– Using privacy browser extensions
– Visiting merchant websites directly (rather than through our links)
– Using private/incognito browsing mode

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, commission structures, or potential conflicts of interest, please contact us:

Email: legal@sceptermarketing.com
Phone: 855-352-4683
Mailing Address:
Scepter Marketing, LLC
2844 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823

INLINE AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE (SHORT VERSION)

Use this short disclosure at the top or bottom of blog posts and articles that contain affiliate links:

For Article Headers:

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to products and services we recommend. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in. See our full Affiliate Disclosure Policy for more information.

For Article Footers (Shorter Version):

Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. We earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Learn more.

For Articles With MLM Company Enrollments:

Important Disclosure: This article discusses an MLM company that Matt Hall (Site owner) is personally enrolled in. Matt earns commissions on product sales. Please review the company’s official income disclosure statement and conduct independent research before joining any MLM company. Full Affiliate Disclosure.

Minimal Version (for sidebar, footer, or subtle placement):

Some of our links are affiliate links. Clicking them doesn’t affect your price. Details.

Last Updated: March 22, 2026