Affiliate Disclosure
We believe you deserve to know exactly how this website works and how we earn money. This page explains our relationships with brands, advertisers, and affiliate programs — in plain language, no legal jargon.
Last updated: April 19, 2026 · Applies to: usfamilymart.com and all associated social channels
Amazon Associates Program
US Family Mart (usfamilymart.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
This means that when you click on certain product links on our site and then make a purchase on Amazon.com, we receive a small commission — at absolutely no additional cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go to Amazon directly.
Our Amazon affiliate links are identified in posts through phrases such as “Buy on Amazon,” “Check price on Amazon,” “See on Amazon,” or by the presence of the disclosure notice at the top of any article containing affiliate links.
We comply fully with the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement and all associated policies, including the Amazon Associates Participation Requirements.
Pricing & availability notice: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated on each article and are subject to change at any time without notice. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase applies to the purchase of that product. We do not use Amazon’s Product Advertising API to display real-time pricing — all prices mentioned are for reference only and may differ from current Amazon pricing. Please always verify the final price on Amazon before completing any purchase.
FTC Endorsement Guides Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255), we disclose all material connections between US Family Mart and any brand, product, or service we mention, review, or recommend.
What “material connection” means: A material connection is any relationship that might affect how readers perceive our recommendations — including receiving free products, compensation, affiliate commissions, sponsored content fees, or any other benefit from a brand. The FTC requires these connections to be clearly disclosed, and we agree that you have every right to know about them.
The following types of content on US Family Mart carry a financial or material relationship:
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Affiliate product links — Posts containing links to products on Amazon or other affiliate platforms earn us a commission when you make a purchase through those links.
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Sponsored content — Occasionally, brands pay us to write about their products or services. All sponsored content is clearly labeled with a “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership” notice at the top of the article.
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Products received for review — We may receive complimentary products from brands in exchange for an honest review. Receiving a product for free does not guarantee a positive review. All such reviews are clearly labeled.
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Display advertising — This site runs display ads (see Google AdSense section below) that are served by third-party ad networks and generate revenue when viewed or clicked.
Our editorial independence commitment: Affiliate relationships and advertising revenue never dictate which products we recommend or how we rate them. We only link to products we believe are genuinely useful to our readers. If we receive a commission, we say so. If we don’t like a product, we say that too.
For more information on the FTC’s disclosure requirements for digital media: FTC Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking.
How We Disclose Within Articles
Every article on US Family Mart that contains affiliate links, sponsored content, or any other commercial relationship includes a clear disclosure notice. This notice appears at the top of the article — before any content — so you know upfront, not buried at the bottom.
Here is an example of the disclosure box that appears at the top of our affiliate articles:
We also use link-level indicators where helpful — such as tagging product links with (affiliate link) or using the notation [Ad] on sponsored placements — though the top-of-article disclosure is always the primary mechanism.
Social media disclosures: When we post affiliate links or sponsored content on our YouTube channel, Instagram, or X (Twitter) accounts, we include #ad, #sponsored, or #affiliatelink in the caption or description, consistent with FTC guidance for social media influencers and creators.
Google AdSense & Display Advertising
This website uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements. These advertisements help fund the free content we publish.
Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing history and other factors. This is known as interest-based or behavioral advertising.
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Ads are labeled: All Google-served display ads on this site are labeled “Sponsored” or include the AdChoices icon (ⓘ) in accordance with Google’s policies.
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We do not control ad content: Google determines which ads appear based on contextual signals and your user profile. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements.
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Opt out of personalized ads: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
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DART cookie: Google uses the DART cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please review the Google Privacy Policy. Our full data and cookie practices are described in our Privacy Policy.
Pricing & Product Information Accuracy
Product prices, availability, ratings, and descriptions referenced on this website are provided for informational purposes only. Prices and availability change frequently on Amazon and other retailers and may differ from what is shown in our articles at the time you read them.
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We do not use Amazon’s Product Advertising API (PA-API) to display real-time prices. All prices referenced in our articles reflect prices observed at or near the time of writing.
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Always verify current price and availability directly on Amazon before making a purchase decision.
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Product star ratings, review counts, and “Amazon’s Choice” badges referenced in our content reflect information available at time of writing and may have changed.
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We endeavor to update pricing references in buying guides periodically (at minimum, quarterly), but we cannot guarantee real-time accuracy.
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Product images on our site may be sourced from Amazon’s product catalog and are the property of the respective brand owners or Amazon.
Errors and corrections: If you notice an outdated price, broken affiliate link, or incorrect product information, please contact us using the form below and we will correct it promptly. We appreciate your help in keeping our content accurate.
Other Affiliate Programs & Brand Partners
In addition to the Amazon Associates Program, US Family Mart may from time to time participate in other affiliate programs or brand partnership arrangements. These relationships are governed by the same disclosure principles described on this page.
- ShareASale / Impact / CJ Affiliate networks — We may participate in programs hosted on these networks for brands in the family, health, and lifestyle categories. All such links are subject to this disclosure.
- Direct brand partnerships — Occasionally we work directly with brands outside of affiliate networks. These arrangements are disclosed individually on the relevant content with a “Paid Partnership” or “Sponsored” label.
Regardless of the program or arrangement, our policy is consistent: we disclose every commercial relationship that could reasonably affect your trust in our recommendations.
✅ What we always do
Disclose affiliate links and sponsored content clearly. Recommend only products we believe are genuinely useful. Update content when we discover inaccuracies. Label ads distinctly from editorial content.
❌ What we never do
Accept payment to change a review’s conclusion. Promote a product we don’t stand behind. Hide affiliate links or commercial relationships. Allow advertisers to control editorial content.
📖 Our recommendation standard
Every product we link to is selected on editorial merit first. Whether or not an affiliate program exists for a product does not determine whether we include it in our recommendations.
🔄 Content updates
We review affiliate content at least every 6 months to check for outdated links, pricing changes, and discontinued products. Each article displays its last-reviewed date in the byline.
Questions About This Disclosure?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we earn money, or how this disclosure applies to specific content on the site, we’d love to hear from you.
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