FTC Compliance Statement

The Federal Trade Commission requires that any "material connection" between an endorser and an advertiser be clearly disclosed. A material connection includes any relationship that might affect the credibility of an endorsement, such as payment, free products, or other benefits.

BYRD is committed to full transparency and compliance with FTC guidelines.

Affiliate Relationships

BYRD may participate in affiliate marketing programs with select partners. This means that in some cases:

• We may pay commissions to individuals or companies who refer customers to us
• Affiliates may earn a commission when you make a purchase through their unique link or code
• These commissions come from BYRD at no additional cost to you

Affiliates are required to disclose their relationship with BYRD whenever they promote our products.

Influencer & Creator Partnerships

BYRD may partner with influencers, content creators, bloggers, and other individuals to promote our products. These partnerships may include:

• Paid Sponsorships: Creators receive monetary compensation for creating content featuring BYRD products
• Gifted Products: Creators receive free BYRD products in exchange for honest reviews or content
• Affiliate Commissions: Creators earn a percentage of sales made through their unique links or codes
• Brand Ambassadorships: Ongoing partnerships involving compensation, products, or other benefits

Regardless of the type of partnership, all influencers and creators are contractually required to clearly disclose their relationship with BYRD in accordance with FTC guidelines.

Disclosure Requirements for Partners

All BYRD affiliates, influencers, and partners must adhere to the following disclosure requirements:

1. Clear and Conspicuous
Disclosures must be clear, prominent, and easily noticeable. They should not be hidden in a sea of hashtags, buried at the end of a caption, or placed where viewers are unlikely to see them.

2. Placement
Disclosures must appear:

• At the beginning of written content (not at the end)
• Within the first three lines of social media captions (before the "more" button)
• Verbally within the first 30 seconds of video content
• Superimposed on images or videos when text captions are not visible

3. Language
Disclosures must use clear, unambiguous language that the average consumer can understand. Acceptable disclosure language includes:

• "Ad" or "Advertisement"
• "Paid partnership with BYRD"
• "Sponsored by BYRD"
• "BYRD gifted me this product"
• "I earn a commission if you purchase through my link"
• "#ad" or "#sponsored" (when placed prominently at the beginning)
• "Thanks to BYRD for sponsoring this post"

4. Platform Tools
When available, partners should use built-in disclosure tools provided by social media platforms (such as Instagram's "Paid Partnership" label or YouTube's "Includes Paid Promotion" checkbox) in addition to verbal or written disclosures.

Unacceptable Disclosures

The following are NOT considered adequate disclosures:

• Ambiguous hashtags like "#sp" "#spon" "#collab" or "#partner" alone
• Disclosures buried at the end of a long caption or in comments
• Disclosures hidden among many other hashtags
• Disclosures that require clicking "more" to see
• Assuming viewers will understand there's a paid relationship
• Placing disclosure only in an Instagram bio or "About" page
• Using small, hard-to-read text in videos
• Brief, fleeting disclosures that viewers might miss

Honest Opinions Required

BYRD values authenticity. All partners are required to:

• Share honest opinions: Partners should only make claims about BYRD products that reflect their genuine experience and beliefs
• Have actual experience: Partners should only endorse products they have personally used
• Make truthful claims: Partners must not make false, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims about BYRD products
• Avoid investment advice: Partners must not suggest that BYRD products are a good investment or that purchasers will make money

BYRD does not require partners to provide only positive reviews. Honest, balanced content is more valuable to consumers and builds trust.

Prohibited Claims

Partners must NOT make the following claims about BYRD products:

• That gold is a guaranteed or safe investment
• That purchasers will make money or see returns
• That gold prices will increase
• That BYRD products are investment instruments or securities
• Any financial, investment, tax, or legal advice
• False claims about product specifications, purity, or authenticity
• Exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims about product value

Testimonials & Reviews on Our Site

Testimonials and reviews displayed on flywithbyrd.com may come from:

• Verified customers who purchased products at full price
• Influencers or partners who received free products or compensation (clearly marked)

When testimonials come from individuals who have received any form of compensation or free products, we will clearly indicate this with language such as "Gifted product" or "Paid partnership."

Testimonials reflect the personal experiences of the individuals who provided them. Individual results may vary. Testimonials are not intended to make claims about product performance or value.

Compliance & Enforcement

BYRD takes FTC compliance seriously. Partners who fail to properly disclose their relationship with BYRD may face:

• A request to immediately add or correct the disclosure
• Removal of the content
• Termination of the partnership
• Forfeiture of commissions or other compensation

We may periodically monitor partner content to ensure compliance with these guidelines.

Notice to Consumers

When you see content about BYRD from influencers, bloggers, or other content creators, please be aware that:

• The creator may have received free products or payment from BYRD
• The creator may earn a commission if you make a purchase through their link
• Opinions expressed are those of the individual creator
• Your experience with BYRD products may differ from theirs

We encourage you to look for disclosure statements and make informed purchasing decisions based on your own research and needs.

Questions

For questions about this disclosure policy or BYRD's affiliate and influencer programs, please contact:

Email: clientservices@flywithbyrd.com

Fly With Byrd, Inc.
PO Box 642
Ketchum, ID 83340