Effective Date: March 3, 2026
Last Updated: October 7, 2026
1. Our Commitment to Transparency
FYI Americans is reader-supported. To keep our research free and independent, we monetize the Site through advertising and affiliate partnerships. This page explains exactly how we make money — and how we protect editorial integrity.
This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission’s Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255) and applies to the entire Site.
2. Affiliate Links — What They Are & How They Affect You
Some links on this Site are affiliate links. This means:
- If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
- Prices are identical whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer.
- Affiliate partnerships never influence our analysis, rankings, or conclusions.
Current Affiliate Programs
We participate in, or may participate in:
- Amazon Associates Program — FYI Americans 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. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Fashion and luxury retail affiliate networks (e.g., Rakuten, Awin, CJ Affiliate, Impact)
- Auction-platform and art-market referral programs (if applicable)
The specific program is always disclosed at or near the link itself.
3. How We Identify Affiliate Links
We clearly mark affiliate relationships using:
- ✅ An “Affiliate” or “Sponsored link” label adjacent to the link
- ✅ An inline disclosure sentence such as: “(Disclosure: This is an affiliate link. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.)”
- ✅ This page, linked in the site footer and in articles containing affiliate links
4. Sponsored Content & Advertising
- Display ads: We serve ads via Google AdSense. Ad content is provided by Google; we do not endorse advertised products.
- Sponsored posts: If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership” at the top of the article, in accordance with FTC guidelines.
- We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. Brands cannot pay for positive reviews, rankings, or inclusion in articles.
5. Investment Content — Critical Disclaimer
FYI Americans publishes research on luxury assets (Hermès Birkin, Kelly, art markets, collectibles) for educational and informational purposes only.
- Nothing on this Site constitutes financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
- Past performance of any asset (including auction results and price appreciation) does not guarantee future results.
- Luxury assets are illiquid, carry storage/insurance costs, and can lose value.
- Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
- We may hold positions in assets we write about. Any such position will be disclosed in the relevant article.
6. Product Reviews & Editorial Independence
- Products featured in articles are selected solely by editorial criteria (historical significance, craftsmanship, market data).
- We may receive review samples or press access; when we do, it is disclosed in the article.
- Affiliate relationships exist with some brands we cover and some we critique. Our conclusions stand on the research, not the relationship.
7. Reader Responsibility
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- Purchase decisions made based on our content
- Investment losses
- Actions taken in reliance on any information published here
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