Affiliate Disclosure Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Regulatory compliance
This policy satisfies the requirements of: UK ASA / CAP Code · US FTC (16 CFR Part 255) · Canadian Competition Bureau Guidelines · Australian Consumer Law / ACCC Guidelines · New Zealand Fair Trading Act 1986
Overview
Nest Nomad & Beyond (operated by Howling Bear Ltd) participates in affiliate marketing programmes. This means that when you click on certain links on our website, YouTube channel, social media pages, email newsletters, or any other content we produce, and subsequently make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
We are committed to full transparency about our commercial relationships in compliance with advertising standards regulations in all markets in which we operate.
What this means for you
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The price you pay is not affected by whether you use our affiliate links or not. In many cases, using our links supports the creation of free content.
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Our editorial independence is not compromised by affiliate relationships. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will be useful to our audience.
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Affiliate commissions help fund the operation of this website and the creation of free content.
Affiliate programmes we currently participate in
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Amazon Associates (UK, US, Canada, Australia) — we may earn from qualifying purchases
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Individual brand affiliate programmes — disclosed at the point of recommendation
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Other affiliate and referral programmes — disclosed as activated
We will update this list as additional affiliate relationships are activated. Additional networks including Awin and CJ Affiliate will be added when live.
How we disclose affiliate relationships
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All pages, articles or posts containing affiliate links display a clear disclosure statement at or near the top of the content, before any affiliate links appear.
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Individual affiliate links are identified with labels such as '[Affiliate Link]' or similar clear notation where technically feasible.
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Our YouTube videos include verbal and/or on-screen text disclosures where affiliate links appear in descriptions.
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Our social media posts include #ad, #affiliate or equivalent disclosures as required by platform policies and applicable law.
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Email newsletters containing affiliate links include a disclosure at the top of the email.
Jurisdiction-specific requirements
United Kingdom (ASA / CAP Code)
We comply with the UK Advertising Standards Authority's CAP Code and ASA guidance on advertising disclosure. All material commercial relationships are clearly identified. Affiliate content that constitutes an advertisement under the CAP Code is labelled accordingly. We do not conceal the commercial nature of our content.
United States (FTC Guides)
In compliance with the US Federal Trade Commission's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose any material connection between ourselves and brands whose products or services we recommend. Disclosures are clear and conspicuous, close in proximity to the relevant recommendation, in plain language, and present on all platforms.
Canada (Competition Bureau Guidelines)
We comply with the Competition Bureau of Canada's guidelines on misleading advertising and deceptive marketing practices. Any material connection that might reasonably affect the weight or credibility of a review or recommendation is disclosed clearly.
Australia (ACCC / Australian Consumer Law)
We comply with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission guidelines and the Australian Consumer Law. Commercial relationships are disclosed in a manner that is clear, upfront and prominent. We comply with the ACCC's Influencer Marketing Guidelines.
New Zealand (Fair Trading Act 1986)
We comply with the New Zealand Fair Trading Act 1986 and Commerce Commission guidelines. All material commercial relationships are disclosed to New Zealand consumers.
Product reviews and recommendations
Our genuine editorial opinion guides all recommendations. Where we have received a product for free, at a discount, or as part of a paid collaboration:
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This will be clearly stated in the relevant content
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Receipt of a free product does not guarantee a positive review
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We maintain the right to give honest assessments regardless of commercial relationships
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure policy, please contact us at hello@nestnomadandbeyond.co.uk
