Official Sources and References
The primary regulatory and authoritative sources behind this resource, collected by jurisdiction: FTC, ASA, CMA, EU, Canada, Australia, and Google.
Every regulatory statement on this site is grounded in primary and authoritative sources. This page collects the principal ones by jurisdiction so you can consult them directly. Individual pages cite the specific source for each claim.
United States — FTC and IRS
The Federal Trade Commission publishes the Endorsement Guides, the companion FAQ, the Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Rule, and plain-language creator guidance. The IRS covers the tax treatment of affiliate income. These are the primary US sources behind the US and the FTC and tax sections.
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United Kingdom — ASA, CAP, CMA, ICO
UK guidance comes from the Advertising Standards Authority and CAP Code on labeling, the Competition and Markets Authority on consumer law under the DMCC Act, and the Information Commissioner’s Office on cookies and PECR.
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European Union
EU sources include the European Commission’s Influencer Legal Hub, the text of the Omnibus Directive, the Digital Services Act, and the progress of the proposed Digital Fairness Act.
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Canada
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Australia
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Search engines
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Last reviewed July 2026. This page is general educational information, not legal or tax advice.