ReelShort Affiliate Compliance Checklist: Stay Safe Across FTC & Platforms

What should every ReelShort affiliate disclosure include?

At minimum, a ReelShort affiliate disclosure must be clear, visible, and honest: state that you may earn a commission if someone uses your link, place it where a viewer sees it *before* they click, and never imply you are the brand or its official agent. A good disclosure reads like "I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you" — plain language, near the link, not buried in a footer three taps away. The goal is informed consent, not legal theater.

Why compliance protects your account

Platforms and regulators care because hidden promotions erode trust. A single complaint about an undisclosed paid link can get a video removed or an account flagged, and repeated issues compound. For an independent promoter, staying clean is cheaper than recovery. Our deeper FTC compliance guide covers the legal basis; this checklist is the do-it-now version.

The pre-publish checklist

1. Disclosure visible before the click. Put it above or beside the link, not only in a bio.
2. Plain language. "I may earn a commission" beats vague "partner" phrasing.
3. No false income promises. Don't imply a typical viewer will earn a specific amount.
4. No "official" or "authorized" claims. You are an independent resource, not ReelShort's agent — see the disclosure requirements for wording.
5. Link labeled honestly. Use "ReelShort invitation code help," not "ReelShort official signup."
6. Platform rules respected. Each network has its own disclosure placement rules — our platform promotion rules breaks them down.
7. Email footers included. Disclosures apply to newsletters too, not just public posts.
8. Saved as a template. Reuse the same disclosure block so nothing ships without it.

FTC and platform basics

The FTC expects endorsements to be truthful and connections disclosed. On TikTok and Instagram, on-screen text or a verbal "paid partnership" tag plus a written note both help. YouTube wants it in the description near the link. None of this requires a lawyer — it requires consistency. Pair the checklist with the disclosure requirements guide so your wording stays defensible if questioned.

For the brand's own positioning and official language boundaries, reelshort.com is the primary reference — mirror its tone without implying a business relationship you don't have.

Common compliance slips

• Disclosure only in bio. A viewer who clicks your link in a comment never sees the bio.
• "Official ReelShort agent" framing. This is the fastest way to a takedown; stay independent.
• Income screenshots without context. Showing earnings as typical when they aren't is the core FTC risk.
• Forgetting email. The same rules apply to your newsletter and DMs.

FAQ

Where exactly does the disclosure go? As close to the link as possible — in the caption above it, or on-screen in video.

Do I need a lawyer? No for standard disclosure; the FTC guidance is public and the checklist covers the basics.

Is "partner" enough? Not really — say you may earn a commission, which is unambiguous.

Does this apply to DMs and email? Yes; any message with your affiliate link needs the disclosure.

Need a compliant disclosure template for your channels? Email partner@shortdramapartner.com for channel-docking consultation and help applying for your ReelShort invitation code through official channels.