Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: 11/06/2025

Regenerative Impact Alliance (RIA)

1. TRANSPARENCY COMMITMENT

RIA believes information needs to be free and deserves to be free. We maintain transparency about affiliate relationships while funding operations through ethical revenue models.

2. WHAT ARE AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS?

When you click certain links on our website or in our materials and make purchases, we may earn commissions from those companies. These are called "affiliate links" or "affiliate relationships."

You never pay more because of affiliate links. Prices are the same whether you use our link or go directly to the provider.

3. WHERE WE USE AFFILIATE LINKS

RIA may earn affiliate commissions from:

3.1 Educational Resources

Online courses (business development, regenerative systems, coordination skills)
Training programs we recommend
Educational platforms and tools

3.2 Business and Coordination Tools

Project management software
Communication platforms
AI and productivity tools
Collaboration systems

3.3 Technology and Equipment

Internet connectivity services (Starlink, mesh networks)
Computer equipment and electronics
Software subscriptions
Technical tools for community coordination

3.4 Books and Media

Books related to our mission
Documentary films
Educational content

3.5 Regenerative Products

Sustainable agriculture supplies
Soil testing equipment
Water management systems
Environmentally-friendly products

4. OUR STANDARDS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 Authentic Recommendations Only

We ONLY recommend:

Products and services board members or partners actively use
Tools that genuinely serve community empowerment
Resources aligned with our mission and values
Solutions we believe create real value

We do NOT recommend products just for commissions.

4.2 Quality Over Commission

If a better tool exists without an affiliate program, we recommend the better tool. Mission before money.

4.3 Honest Reviews

Our recommendations include:

Genuine pros and cons
Appropriate use cases
Alternative options (even without affiliate programs)
Honest assessments based on actual experience

5. HOW AFFILIATE REVENUE SUPPORTS OUR MISSION

5.1 Revenue Allocation

Affiliate commissions support:

RIA Operations: Educational content creation, platform development, community programming
Impact professional and change maker development
Impact amplification support
Methodology transfer and coordination
Other mission-aligned goals as identified by board of directors

5.2 Information Liberation

Affiliate revenue enables us to:

Share coordination methodologies freely
Provide templates and frameworks at no to low cost
Support communities without creating dependency
Fund educational content and resources

5.3 Grant Independence

Diversified revenue (affiliate + donations + membership) reduces our dependency on grants and foundation funding, enabling mission-driven decisions.

6. SPECIFIC AFFILIATE PROGRAMS

We participate in affiliate programs including (but not limited to):

Amazon Associates: Books, equipment, supplies
Educational Platforms: Course marketplaces, training programs
Software Companies: SaaS tools for coordination and productivity
Technology Providers: Connectivity, equipment, technical services

This list is not exhaustive. We will update as programs change.

7. DISCLOSURE STANDARDS

7.1 Clear Identification

When affiliate links are present, we disclose clearly:

"This post contains affiliate links"
"We may earn commission from purchases through these links"
Visual indicators (hashtags, disclaimers, etc.)

7.2 Compliance

We comply with:

FTC Guidelines on endorsements and affiliate disclosure
Applicable advertising standards
Platform-specific disclosure requirements

8. YOUR CHOICES

8.1 Using Affiliate Links Is Optional

You can:

Use our affiliate links to support our mission (costs you nothing extra)
Go directly to providers without our links
Search for products independently

Your choice doesn't affect our relationship with you.

8.2 Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about specific recommendations or affiliate relationships, contact Shannon@RIA.earth.

9. NON-AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS

9.1 Partners vs. Affiliates

Not all organizations we mention are affiliate partners. Many are:

Community Partners: Local leaders implementing programs
Technology Providers: Tools we use but have no affiliate relationship with
Proof Point Examples: Organizations we reference for methodology validation (MGM Grand, Daily Table etc.)

We differentiate between partnerships, affiliations, and examples.

9.2 Unpaid Recommendations

Many recommendations carry no financial benefit to RIA. We recommend them because they serve our charitable and educational mission and community needs.

10. MLMS AND DIRECT SALES

10.1 Caution with MLM Structures

We approach multi-level marketing (MLM) structures cautiously. MLMs can create:

Problematic incentive structures
Community relationship complications
Focus on recruitment over product value

10.2 Partner Involvement

Some community partners may participate in MLM structures. We:

Do not endorse MLM participation generally
Evaluate product quality independently of MLM structure
Avoid affiliate relationships that require MLM participation
Prioritize community wellbeing over commission potential

11. RELATIONSHIP WITH DONATIONS

11.1 Donations Are Separate

Affiliate revenue is COMPLETELY SEPARATE from donations:

Donations support charitable programs (tax-deductible for US donors)
Affiliate commissions support operational sustainability
Both serve mission but through different mechanisms

11.2 No Donation Obligation

Using affiliate links does not obligate you to donate, and vice versa. Support us in whatever way makes sense for you.

12. CHANGES TO AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS

12.1 Program Updates

Affiliate programs change. We may:

Add new affiliate relationships
End existing partnerships
Modify commission structures

12.2 Notification

We will update this Affiliate Disclosure when material changes occur. Check periodically for updates.

13. CONTACT

Questions about affiliate relationships, specific recommendations, or this disclosure?

Email: Shannon@RIA.earth

We're committed to transparency and will answer affiliate-related questions honestly.

Regenerative Impact Alliance is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN: 39-3294321