Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: January 16, 2026
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

1. What Is an Affiliate Link?

An affiliate link is a special tracking link that allows us to earn a commission when you purchase a product or service through that link.

Example:
If we recommend a book about the Imjin War on Amazon and you click our link and purchase the book, we may earn a small commission from Amazon—at no extra cost to you.

2. Our Affiliate Relationships

ImjinWarHistory.com participates in several affiliate programs that allow us to earn commissions by linking to recommended products and services.

2.1 Affiliate Programs We May Use

We may participate in the following affiliate programs (list may be updated):

  • Amazon Associates — Books, maps, historical documentaries, and related products
  • Barnes & Noble Affiliate Program — Books and educational materials
  • Book Depository Affiliate Program — International book sales
  • Audible Affiliate Program — Audiobooks and historical content
  • Other educational platforms — Online courses, historical documentaries, academic resources

We will clearly disclose affiliate relationships where applicable.

3. How Affiliate Links Work

3.1 The Process

  1. We recommend a product or service (e.g., a book about Admiral Yi Sun-sin)
  2. You click our affiliate link
  3. You are redirected to the seller’s website (e.g., Amazon)
  4. If you make a purchase, we earn a small commission
  5. You pay the same price — affiliate links do NOT increase your cost

When you click an affiliate link:

  • A tracking cookie is placed in your browser
  • This cookie records that you came from our Website
  • If you purchase within a certain timeframe (e.g., 24 hours for Amazon), we earn a commission
  • The cookie does not collect personal information beyond the transaction

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to support us via affiliate links.

4. Our Commitment to Transparency

4.1 Honest Recommendations Only

We ONLY recommend products and services we genuinely believe are valuable to our readers.

✓ We recommend books we have read or consulted
✓ We recommend resources we trust for historical accuracy
✓ We recommend tools and services we believe enhance learning

✗ We do NOT recommend products solely to earn commissions
✗ We do NOT promote low-quality or irrelevant products
✗ We do NOT let affiliate relationships influence our editorial content

4.2 Editorial Independence

Our content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships.

  • Article topics are chosen based on historical significance and reader interest—NOT affiliate potential
  • Our historical analysis and opinions are independent
  • We do not alter facts or interpretations to favor affiliate products
  • We maintain journalistic integrity and historical accuracy above financial incentives

We clearly disclose affiliate relationships by:

  • Including this Affiliate Disclaimer page (linked in our footer)
  • Adding disclosure statements near affiliate links (e.g., “This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.”)
  • Being transparent about our monetization methods

Example disclosure wording:

“As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend books and resources we believe are valuable.”

5. What We Earn

5.1 Commission Rates

Affiliate commissions vary by program and product:

  • Amazon Associates: Typically 1-10% of the purchase price (depending on product category)
  • Other programs: Varies (typically 5-15%)

5.2 No Cost to You

Important: Affiliate links do NOT increase the price you pay.

  • The seller (e.g., Amazon) pays us a commission from their revenue
  • Your purchase price remains the same whether you use our link or not

Affiliate commissions help us:

✓ Keep ImjinWarHistory.com free and ad-free for all readers
✓ Cover website hosting, maintenance, and operational costs
✓ Invest in research, translations, and content creation
✓ Expand our content library and improve the Website

Your support through affiliate purchases helps us continue providing high-quality historical content.

6. Products and Services We May Recommend

6.1 Books

We frequently recommend books about:

  • The Imjin War and related conflicts
  • Admiral Yi Sun-sin and other historical figures
  • East Asian military history
  • Korean, Japanese, and Chinese history
  • Naval warfare and military strategy

We prioritize:

  • Academically rigorous works
  • Primary source translations
  • Books by reputable historians
  • Accessible popular history books

6.2 Educational Resources

We may recommend:

  • Online courses (history, military strategy, Korean/Japanese/Chinese language)
  • Documentaries and historical films
  • Maps, atlases, and reference materials
  • Museum memberships or historical site guides

6.3 Research Tools

We may recommend:

  • Language learning tools (for reading primary sources)
  • Research databases and archives
  • Academic journals and subscriptions
  • Digital libraries and e-book services

7. Non-Affiliate Recommendations

Not all our recommendations are affiliate links.

We also recommend:

  • Free resources (museum websites, academic archives, YouTube documentaries)
  • Books and products where no affiliate program exists
  • Non-commercial scholarly articles and research papers

We do NOT monetize every recommendation—only where affiliate programs are available and appropriate.

8. Your Choices

8.1 You Are Never Obligated

You are NEVER required to:

  • Click affiliate links
  • Make purchases through our links
  • Support us financially

Our content is free and accessible to all, regardless of whether you use affiliate links.

8.2 Alternative Ways to Support Us

If you prefer not to use affiliate links but want to support ImjinWarHistory.com:

  • Share our articles on social media
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Leave comments and engage with our content
  • Recommend us to students, teachers, and history enthusiasts
  • Provide feedback and corrections
  • Contribute guest articles
  • Support us directly via Patreon/Ko-fi (coming soon)

9. Compliance with FTC Guidelines

ImjinWarHistory.com complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255).

We ensure:

✓ Clear and conspicuous disclosure of affiliate relationships
✓ Honest and truthful recommendations
✓ No misleading claims about products or earnings
✓ Separation of advertising and editorial content

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Product Quality

We are NOT responsible for:

✗ Product quality, accuracy, or defects
✗ Seller fulfillment, shipping, or customer service
✗ Pricing changes or availability
✗ Third-party terms, warranties, or return policies

For product issues, contact the seller directly (e.g., Amazon, Barnes & Noble).

10.2 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee:

  • That recommended products will meet your specific needs
  • That historical books are 100% accurate (historiography evolves)
  • That products will be in stock or available at the time of purchase

Use your own judgment when making purchases.

11. Changes to Affiliate Relationships

11.1 Program Participation

We may:

  • Join new affiliate programs
  • Leave existing affiliate programs
  • Change commission structures (as determined by affiliate networks)

11.2 Updates to This Disclaimer

We will update this Affiliate Disclaimer when our affiliate practices change.

Check the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

12. Privacy and Data

12.1 Affiliate Cookies

When you click an affiliate link:

  • A tracking cookie is placed in your browser
  • This cookie does NOT collect personal information
  • It only tracks whether a purchase was made through our link

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

12.2 Data Sharing

We do NOT share your personal information with affiliate partners.

Affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates) track purchases independently through their own systems.

13. Specific Affiliate Program Disclosures

13.1 Amazon Associates Disclosure

“ImjinWarHistory.com 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.”

13.2 Other Programs

If we participate in additional affiliate programs, we will disclose them here.

14. Questions About Affiliate Links

Affiliate links may be identified by:

  • Disclosure statements in articles (e.g., “This post contains affiliate links”)
  • This Affiliate Disclaimer page (linked in footer)
  • Special URL structures (e.g., Amazon links containing our affiliate tag)

14.2 Can I Buy Without Using Affiliate Links?

Yes, absolutely.

If you prefer not to use our affiliate links:

  • Search for the product directly on the seller’s website
  • Remove tracking parameters from the URL
  • Disable cookies in your browser

We will not be offended—your choice is always respected.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this Disclaimer, please contact us:

Email: support@imjinwarhistory.com
Contact Form

16. Acknowledgment

By using ImjinWarHistory.com, you acknowledge that:

✓ Some links may be affiliate links
✓ We may earn commissions from purchases
✓ This does NOT affect your purchase price
✓ Our recommendations are honest and independent
✓ You have read and understood this Affiliate Disclaimer

Thank you for supporting ImjinWarHistory.com through your purchases. Your support helps us continue providing free, high-quality historical content to readers around the world.

Last Updated: January 16, 2026