Affiliate Disclosure & Disclaimer
FTC Disclosure in Brief
In compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, please assume that any link on Clara Makes leading to a product or service is an affiliate link. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, Clara Makes may receive a modest commission at absolutely zero additional cost to you.
- The price you pay remains exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the vendor.
- We only recommend craft tools, yarns, hooks, and books that we genuinely love and use in our own projects.
- Affiliate commissions support the continuous creation of high-quality free crochet patterns and tutorials for our global community.
1. FTC Compliance Statement
This policy is provided in accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255). We believe in honesty, transparency, and building lasting trust with our fellow crafters.
2. Amazon Associates Program Disclosure
Clara Makes is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated international Amazon sites.
As an Amazon Associate, Clara Makes earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon, the Amazon logo, and other related trademarks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
3. Other Affiliate Programs
In addition to Amazon, Clara Makes participates in specialized craft and yarn affiliate programs (including, but not limited to, ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, Awin, and direct brand partnerships with yarn manufacturers and craft retailers). These programs provide tracking cookies to credit Clara Makes with referral commissions when a purchase occurs.
4. Our Editorial Promise & Independence
Our crafters and readers are our highest priority. We strictly maintain editorial independence:
- No Sponsored Bias: We never accept payment or incentives to give a positive review to yarn or tools that do not meet our standards.
- Real Testing: Every yarn recommendation, hook size, and accessory featured in our tutorials has been hands-on tested in real crochet projects.
- Free Will: You are under no obligation to use our links. If you prefer to search for items independently, you are welcome to do so!
5. DIY Craft & Pattern Disclaimer
All patterns, tutorials, stitch guides, and craft instructions provided on Clara Makes are created for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only:
- Individual Variations: Yarn weight, hook materials, and individual crochet tension will affect gauge, finished dimensions, and yarn yardage. Please always create a gauge swatch when size is critical.
- Safety Guidelines: When making toys or blankets for infants and small children, please adhere to strict safety standards (e.g., embroidered eyes instead of plastic safety eyes, firmly woven yarn tails, breathable baby blanket stitches). Clara Makes assumes no liability for craft mishaps or safety incidents.
6. Sponsored Posts & Gifting
If a blog post or pattern is ever sponsored by a yarn brand, publisher, or tool maker, or if materials were provided for free, we will explicitly disclose this relationship at the very beginning of that specific post in clear, prominent wording.
Questions Concerning Our Disclosures?
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