Disclosure policy for SpiderRain

SpiderRain is a personal blog written and edited by Spider and Rain. For questions about this blog, please contact us at [email protected]

 

Disclosure:

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials to protect you from misleading advertising that’s been paid for by the company. Because SpiderRain is an income source and does occasionally include endorsements and testimonies, it is important to disclose the following:

We only endorse and promote products that we trust and use ourselves. 

• This blog is a source of income and may be used to promote products, services, or other businesses.
• We only share and promote products/services/businesses that we have actually used and that we believe could be beneficial to you.
• Affiliate links are used in some posts where we make a small percentage of each sale. This is one way that we make money from blogging. It does not result in any additional charges or cost you anything extra. 
• Mentions of related products/services/businesses within the content of our blog may or may not be noted as an affiliate in every reference.
• Products provided to us for review are given free of charge. However, this does not guarantee a positive review – we always review honestly and openly. We do not endorse or post about products that we don’t believe in
• Our goal is to share our expertise and provide helpful content while generating a small profit to make a living for ourselves.

 

We earn a living as bloggers in the following ways:

• Affiliate Links   SpiderRain is a participant in various affiliate programs with companies whose products or services we trust. We earn a small commission (at ZERO additional cost to you) when you purchase products through links we provide in some of our blogs. 
• Amazon.com   SpiderRain is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. which is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising (at ZERO additional cost to you) and linking to Amazon.com  

 

Purchasing through SpiderRains affiliate links:

While we do make suggestions for products, as these are things we do or would use ourselves, we are not liable for the quality or condition of any and all products you purchase.  Any issues with shipping, quality, condition and so forth shall be directed to the end seller (ie: the company you paid directly for your purchase). SpiderRain is not a seller or an e-commerce site. We simply make recommendations for products.

 

Disclaimer for herbal or health related posts:

The content on our website is for educational purposes only. Although we try our utmost to provide useful and accurate information, you are responsible to research and verify information before relying on it.  We are trained herbalists and not licensed or registered healthcare practitioners.  We cannot diagnose health conditions, nor prescribe medicines legally; we are not medical doctors.  However, we will recommend or suggest medicinal herbs for various health complaints, as we believe in the safety and efficacy of botanical medicine.

The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbal medicine, particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant or nursing.

You are responsible for your own health. As with conventional medicine, herbal medicine is vast and complex, and must be used responsibly. People react differently to different remedies. Some herbs are contraindicated with certain pharmaceutical drugs.  Further, some helpful herbs may be confused with harmful and/or deadly substances.  

There are many plants and mushrooms that can make you sick, or are deadly poisonous. Be 100% sure of your identification before you harvest any plant or mushroom. Additionally, sometimes a new food, even properly identified, can cause an unusual reaction – ranging from gastric intolerance to a full-blown allergy. It is your responsibility to make sure you are harvesting the correct plant or mushroom and it is your choice to try any new food. We cannot be responsible for incorrect identification or reactions to plants or fungi.

You are responsible for your own choices.  This includes but is not limited to the ingestion, application, or other use of any poisonous, toxic, or allergenic substance. We cannot predict how a remedy will work for you.  Always refer to your medical care provider for questions about your health.