Amazon Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

Amazon Associates Program Participation

Dormant Knowledge 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 and other Amazon properties.

What This Means for You

When you click on links to Amazon products in our blog posts, episode pages, or other content, and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This commission helps support the creation and production of Dormant Knowledge podcast episodes and educational content.

Important: The price you pay for any product remains exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or navigate to Amazon directly.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Honest Recommendations Only

  • We only recommend books, products, or resources that we genuinely believe will be valuable to our audience
  • All product recommendations are based on their relevance to the educational topics we cover
  • We research and evaluate products before including them in our recommendations
  • Our editorial opinions are never influenced by potential affiliate commissions
  • Affiliate links are clearly marked with phrases like "Amazon affiliate link," "As an Amazon Associate," or similar language
  • We include disclosure statements on any page or post containing affiliate links
  • Links are identified both at the point of use and in general page disclosures

Our Amazon affiliate links typically include:

Educational Resources

  • Books related to episode topics (history, science, mathematics, etc.)
  • Academic texts and reference materials
  • Documentaries and educational films
  • Educational games and learning tools

Sleep and Wellness Products

  • Sleep aids and comfort items (when scientifically supported)
  • Audio equipment for better podcast listening experience
  • Books about sleep science and healthy sleep habits
  • Relaxation and mindfulness resources

Learning and Productivity Tools

  • Note-taking materials and journals
  • Educational technology and apps
  • Reference books and encyclopedias
  • Study aids and learning supplements

Our Selection Criteria

We only include affiliate links for products that meet these standards:

  1. Educational Value: Products must relate directly to the topics we cover or support the learning process
  2. Quality Standards: We research product reviews and ratings before recommending
  3. Audience Relevance: Products must be genuinely useful for our listeners who enjoy educational content
  4. Ethical Considerations: We avoid products that conflict with our educational mission or values

Your Privacy and Data

Information Collection

  • When you click our affiliate links, Amazon may track that you came from our site
  • Amazon handles all purchase transactions and customer service
  • We do not receive any personal information about your purchases
  • We only receive general statistics about commission earnings, not individual buyer data

Your Choices

  • You are never obligated to purchase through our affiliate links
  • You can always search for products directly on Amazon or other retailers
  • Using our affiliate links is entirely voluntary and at your discretion

FTC Compliance Statement

In accordance with Federal Trade Commission guidelines, we disclose that we have a financial relationship with Amazon through the Amazon Associates Program. This relationship does not influence our editorial content or product recommendations.

We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information about products and resources that may benefit our audience's learning and sleep wellness journey.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about our affiliate marketing practices or would like more information about a specific product recommendation, please contact us:

We're happy to provide additional context about why we recommended a particular product or to suggest alternative resources that may better meet your needs.

Additional Information

Commission Rates

  • Commission rates vary by product category as set by Amazon
  • Typical rates range from 1-10% of the purchase price
  • We do not control or set these rates

International Visitors

  • Our affiliate links typically direct to Amazon.com (US site)
  • International visitors may need to search for products on their local Amazon site
  • Commission structures may vary by country

Product Availability

  • Product availability and pricing on Amazon can change frequently
  • We are not responsible for price changes or product availability after linking
  • We update our content regularly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy of all product information

Summary

We participate in Amazon's affiliate program to help support the creation of free educational content while recommending resources that genuinely benefit our audience. Our recommendations are always honest, researched, and aligned with our educational mission.

Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to maintaining transparency in all our affiliate marketing activities.

Last updated: August 23rd, 2025. This disclosure applies to all Dormant Knowledge content including blog posts, episode pages, social media, and newsletters.