Ethics and Disclosure Policy

You have reached this page if you’ve recently seen a sponsored post, affiliation link, recommendation, give-away, or you’re with the Federal Trade Commission. This page serves a transparency notice so you know exactly what I’m about and why I’m linking things.

From time to time, you may find that I have partnered with a person, company, or entity that shares my same values and has inspired me in a real way. Please consider these posts, when labeled, as sponsored– which means my time and effort have been compensated by said advertiser.

So far I have 0 sponsored posts on my blog (updated: November 3, 2022). Many posts contain affiliate links.

For transparency here’s my rules on Affiliate and Sponsored posts:

  • NO FUCKERY:
    Firstly, I will only post reviews on items/services that I have used myself. Any review given will be 100% of my own opinion, colorful language and all, and will never assume profit over honesty.
  • ONLY SHIT I BELIEVE IN:
    If you hear about something on my site, it’s because I love it. If I don’t, I will not review or promote it in any way. It’s that simple- if you’re hearing about it, I own one, I love it, and I’m that crazy friend who wants you to be as happy as she is.

THE BOOK EXCEPTION!

The only exception to the previous two rules will be affiliate links to books. I may post links to books I have read, but do not like, and books which I plan to read, but don’t know if I’ll like. All reviews will still be honest without thought to profit. Poor reviews will be brief due to the personal belief that reading, even if it’s terrible, is such a vital skill that I do not wish to persuade anyone not to pick up a book they may learn something I didn’t in.

  • CASH HAS NO POWER HERE:
    If I was compensated for a review, I might have received the product/service for free or at a greatly reduced price which will be expressly conveyed in any post about a service or item. I do not accept cash for reviews as I feel that leads to dishonest practices.
  • ONE BLOGGER TO RULE THEM ALL:
    I own this site, the content, the thoughts that keep me up at night and end up in words on a screen– therefore, I dictate how (and when) I will review a product. Though I do not post pornographic images, this site is not intended for children and I will not curb my language, expression, or honesty for adults who cannot accept either– no matter what the product or how deep the discount.
  • DONATIONS ACCEPTED:
    This system will be changing for 2023, and will be updated (and dated) once that occurs. Thank you! (November 3, 2022)

Affiliation Links

Currently, I am only using Amazon Affiliate Links (I will update this disclosure if that changes). Amazon wizardry embeds a code that pays me for recommending their site. There is no up-charge or cost to you in any way. It does apply to any item bought at the same time or within 24 hours of clicking the link.

Don’t Want to Participate But Want the Item?

Though it costs you nothing extra, if you do not wish to support me or my blog– there is no obligation. Yes, even if you buy the items I recommend. Currently, the only way I know to remove tags effectively is with a browser add-on.

You used to be able to just clear your cache, but I think that has changed. (Updated November 3, 2022)

Advertising

If Ads appear on my page, it is because I’m participating in Google AdSense. I don’t like the way they use popups and block the entire page for mobile users, so I don’t have ads. If that changes, this notice will be updated. (Updated: November3, 2022)

To remove ads on my site, install an Adblocker. Find it in your browsers Add-on menu. See Privacy Policy for all ads and data collection here.

For mobile devices, Brave (a browser app) automatically disables all ads.

Legal Amazon Affiliate Disclosure Notice:

CultivateMagick.com is a participant of the Amazon Services LLC Associate Program. This is an affiliate program in which I am compensated for qualified purchases through direct links on my site at no additional cost to you. It is important to note that Amazon Prices are constantly influx, and therefore prices listed on this site might not be accurate at the time of purchase. Amazon is in no way responsible for any content on my site, nor do they endorse, sponsor, or support me and my site in anyway.