Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: January 7, 2025 | Effective Date: January 7, 2025

Full Transparency: Full Size Life is an affiliate marketing website. We earn commissions when you make purchases through our links, at no additional cost to you. This helps us maintain our site and continue providing valuable content and product recommendations for the plus-size community.

1. What This Means For You

No Extra Cost

When you click our affiliate links and make a purchase, you pay the same price you would if you went directly to the retailer's website. The commission we earn comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from your pocket.

Supporting Our Mission

Your purchases through our links directly support our ability to research products, create content, and maintain this resource for the plus-size community. Every commission helps us continue our mission of helping people find products that actually work for their needs.

Independent Recommendations

While we earn commissions, our recommendations are based on genuine research, user feedback, and product quality. We prioritize products that serve our community's needs over commission rates.

2. Our Affiliate Partners

We participate in affiliate programs with various retailers, including but not limited to:

Major Retailers

  • Amazon Associates Program
  • Walmart Affiliate Program
  • Target Affiliates
  • Best Buy Affiliate Program

Specialty Retailers

  • Plus-size clothing brands
  • Heavy-duty furniture retailers
  • Bariatric equipment suppliers
  • Outdoor and camping gear stores

Affiliate Networks

  • ShareASale
  • CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)
  • Rakuten Advertising
  • Impact Radius

Direct Partnerships

  • Individual brand partnerships
  • Manufacturer direct programs
  • Small business collaborations

3. How Affiliate Links Work

The Process

  1. You click on a product link or button on our website
  2. A tracking cookie is placed on your device (typically 24 hours to 30 days)
  3. You're redirected to the retailer's website
  4. If you make a purchase within the cookie duration, we earn a commission
  5. The commission varies by retailer (typically 1-10% of the purchase price)

Cookie Duration Examples

  • Amazon: 24 hours
  • Walmart: 3 days
  • Target: 7 days
  • Most clothing retailers: 7-30 days
  • Some specialty retailers: Up to 90 days

4. Our Review Process

To maintain integrity and trust, we follow these principles:

🔍 Research-Based

We research products thoroughly, considering weight capacities, dimensions, materials, and real user experiences.

👥 Community Feedback

We incorporate feedback from the plus-size community and actual product users.

✅ Honest Opinions

We share both pros and cons of products, including deal-breakers and limitations.

🔄 Regular Updates

We update our recommendations when products change or better options become available.

5. Products We DON'T Recommend

We will never recommend products that:

  • Have consistent reports of failing under stated weight limits
  • Use predatory marketing tactics
  • Promote unhealthy weight loss or diet culture
  • Have poor customer service or return policies
  • Misrepresent their specifications or capabilities
  • Are significantly overpriced compared to alternatives

6. FTC Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising," we disclose our affiliate relationships. This disclosure page and individual disclosures on pages with affiliate links ensure compliance with FTC guidelines.

Legal Requirement: The FTC requires us to disclose when we receive compensation for recommendations. This entire website should be considered an advertisement, as we may earn commissions from any product links.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Shopping Without Affiliate Links

You're always free to navigate directly to any retailer's website without using our links. Simply search for the product name or visit the retailer directly. We respect your choice, though we appreciate your support when you do use our links.

Price Comparison

We encourage you to compare prices across multiple retailers. Sometimes products are available at better prices elsewhere, and we want you to get the best deal possible.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about specific products, affiliate relationships, or our review process, please contact us. We're committed to transparency and will gladly provide additional information.

8. Medical and Professional Disclaimer

Important: We are not medical professionals, certified trainers, or licensed advisors. Our recommendations are based on research and community feedback, not professional expertise.

  • Always consult healthcare providers for medical equipment recommendations
  • Verify weight capacities and safety features independently
  • Consider your individual needs and circumstances
  • Read all product warnings and instructions

9. Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this disclosure as we add new affiliate partnerships or as regulations change. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this disclosure was last revised. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclosure.

10. Contact Information

For questions about our affiliate relationships, product recommendations, or this disclosure:

Full Size Life

Email: affiliates@fullsizelife.com

General Inquiries: info@fullsizelife.com

Thank You for Your Support!

Every purchase through our affiliate links helps us continue serving the plus-size community with honest reviews, helpful guides, and product recommendations that actually work. We're grateful for your trust and support! 💙