Affiliate Disclosure Policy
On This Page
- 1.IMPORTANT NOTICE
- 2.FTC DISCLOSURE
- 3.PRODUCT & EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
- 3A.OUR RECOMMENDATIONS ARE GENUINE
- 4.NO GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE
- 5.SPONSORED CONTENT
- 6.NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
- 7.THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS & SERVICES
- 8.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
- 9.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
- 10.INTERNATIONAL USERS
- 11.GOVERNING LAW
- 12.SURVIVAL
- 13.SEVERABILITY
- 14.ENTIRE AGREEMENT
- 15.CONTACT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THIS AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE POLICY (“Policy”) CAREFULLY.
This Affiliate Disclosure Policy explains how:
RAISHBROOK MEDIA GROUP, LLC
d/b/a RMG News Academy
578 Washington Blvd, Suite 863
Marina del Rey, California 90292
United States
(“RMG News Academy,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)
may use:
- affiliate links;
- referral links;
- sponsorship relationships;
- endorsements;
- promotional partnerships;
- compensated recommendations
through websites, educational materials, Services, communications, and related content.
This Policy applies to all:
- websites;
- landing pages;
- sales pages;
- educational materials;
- online courses;
- memberships;
- emails;
- newsletters;
- blogs;
- livestreams;
- videos;
- webinars;
- advertisements;
- social media content;
- future offerings;
- related Services
(collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge and agree to this Policy.
If you do not agree:
DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE READ THIS POLICY CAREFULLY.
RMG News Academy may recommend:
PRODUCTS, SERVICES, SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, OR PROVIDERS
that may be relevant to:
- journalism;
- breaking news gathering;
- filmmaking;
- photography;
- videography;
- licensing;
- business operations;
- content creation.
Some recommendations may generate:
AFFILIATE COMMISSIONS OR OTHER COMPENSATION.
This means RMG News Academy may receive compensation if you:
- click certain links;
- purchase products;
- sign up for services;
- subscribe to software;
- use recommended providers.
This compensation generally comes:
AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU.
2. FTC DISCLOSURE
In accordance with:
Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) guidance and applicable advertising laws:
MATERIAL RELATIONSHIPS MAY EXIST
between RMG News Academy and certain products, companies, or services mentioned.
We may receive:
- affiliate commissions;
- referral compensation;
- sponsorship fees;
- discounted products;
- early access;
- product loans;
- promotional consideration.
Nothing within the Services should be interpreted as:
A GUARANTEE OR ENDORSEMENT OF RESULTS.
3. PRODUCT & EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Services may discuss or recommend:
- cameras;
- lenses;
- drones;
- scanners;
- radios;
- tripods;
- software;
- editing tools;
- microphones;
- vehicles;
- subscriptions;
- journalism tools;
- live-streaming tools;
- mobile applications;
- communications equipment;
- media accessories;
- insurance providers;
- subscription services;
- business tools or services.
The Services may discuss or reference products from companies such as:
- Sony Group Corporation
- DJI
- Canon Inc.
- Motorola Solutions
- Uniden
- Atomos
- Manfrotto
Recommendations are based upon factors including:
- professional experience;
- workflow preferences;
- journalism needs;
- field performance;
- educational relevance.
However:
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS AND EXPERIENCES MAY VARY.
You remain solely responsible for evaluating:
- cost;
- compatibility;
- legality;
- suitability;
- warranties;
- functionality.
3A. OUR RECOMMENDATIONS ARE GENUINE
At RMG News Academy, our recommendations are based upon:
- personal experience;
- real-world professional use;
- field testing;
- independent research;
- journalism workflow needs;
- industry knowledge; and/or
- a genuine belief that a product or service may be useful to students.
We only recommend products, services, and tools that we have:
- personally used;
- thoroughly researched; or
- believe may provide genuine value based on real-world field experience.
THE EXISTENCE OF AN AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIP DOES NOT DETERMINE WHICH PRODUCTS WE RECOMMEND.
If we would not recommend a product, service, or tool to a student privately, we will not recommend it publicly solely because compensation or commissions may be available.
Our credibility with students is more important than affiliate revenue.
In some circumstances, RMG News Academy may receive compensation through:
- affiliate links;
- referral arrangements;
- sponsorships;
- brand relationships; or
- other commercial arrangements.
Where affiliate relationships exist, we strive to disclose them clearly and transparently.
In other situations, RMG News Academy may recommend products or services:
- where no affiliate programme exists;
- where we receive no compensation; or
- because we independently believe the recommendation may be helpful.
Nothing within the Services constitutes:
- purchasing advice;
- financial advice;
- legal advice;
- a guarantee of suitability;
- a guarantee of performance; or
- a guarantee of results.
You remain solely responsible for evaluating whether any recommended product, service, or tool is appropriate for your:
- budget;
- experience level;
- legal obligations;
- operational needs; and
- intended use.
4. NO GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE
RMG News Academy makes:
NO GUARANTEES
regarding:
- product performance;
- reliability;
- availability;
- durability;
- compatibility;
- legal compliance;
- suitability;
- business outcomes.
A recommendation does not mean:
A PRODUCT IS RIGHT FOR EVERY USER.
Technology, needs, budgets, and legal restrictions vary substantially.
5. SPONSORED CONTENT
From time to time, RMG News Academy may participate in:
- sponsorships;
- partnerships;
- promotional collaborations;
- brand relationships.
Sponsored content, where legally required, may be identified through:
CLEAR DISCLOSURES.
Nothing in sponsored content guarantees:
- business outcomes;
- monetization;
- journalism success;
- footage sales;
- audience growth.
6. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Product recommendations are provided solely for:
EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
Nothing within the Services constitutes:
- legal advice;
- tax advice;
- financial advice;
- investment advice;
- purchasing guarantees;
- warranty advice.
You remain solely responsible for:
PURCHASING DECISIONS.
7. THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS & SERVICES
RMG News Academy does not control third-party:
- pricing;
- warranties;
- shipping;
- policies;
- customer support;
- product changes;
- availability.
Use of third-party providers is governed by:
THEIR OWN TERMS & POLICIES.
We are not responsible for:
- product defects;
- service interruptions;
- warranty disputes;
- compatibility issues;
business losses.
8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
THE SERVICES, RECOMMENDATIONS, AFFILIATE LINKS, AND THIRD-PARTY REFERENCES ARE PROVIDED:
“AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
RMG News Academy makes no guarantee regarding:
- product reliability;
- performance;
- suitability;
- durability;
- legal compliance;
- compatibility;
- availability;
- pricing;
- warranties;
- merchantability;
- fitness for a particular purpose.
Nothing within the Services guarantees:
ANY PARTICULAR RESULT.
Recommendations are based upon:
EXPERIENCE, OPINION, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
RAISHBROOK MEDIA GROUP, LLC D/B/A RMG NEWS ACADEMY, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, INSTRUCTORS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, CONTRIBUTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- purchasing decisions;
- product defects;
- equipment failures;
- compatibility issues;
- business losses;
- monetization failures;
- licensing losses;
- journalism outcomes;
- lost profits;
- lost income;
- reputational harm;
- indirect damages;
- incidental damages;
- consequential damages;
- punitive damages.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY
shall not exceed:
THE TOTAL AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU
for the applicable Service giving rise to the claim during the preceding:
TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
10. INTERNATIONAL USERS
You acknowledge that laws governing:
- affiliate marketing;
- advertising;
- sponsorships;
- endorsements;
- consumer rights;
- product claims;
- disclosures
may vary substantially between jurisdictions.
You remain solely responsible for complying with laws applicable to your:
LOCATION AND ACTIVITIES.
Nothing in this Policy limits:
NON-WAIVABLE LEGAL RIGHTS
where required by applicable law.
11. GOVERNING LAW
This Policy shall be governed exclusively by:
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Disputes relating to this Policy shall be governed by the:
TERMS OF SERVICE & USER AGREEMENT
including mandatory arbitration provisions.
12. SURVIVAL
The following provisions survive termination indefinitely:
- disclaimer of warranties;
- limitation of liability;
- user responsibility;
- governing law;
- dispute resolution;
- legal protections.
13. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Policy is determined unenforceable:
THE REMAINING PROVISIONS SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Policy shall be interpreted consistently with:
- Terms of Service & User Agreement;
- Website Disclaimer & Legal Notice;
- Earnings Disclaimer;
- Privacy Policy;
- AI Disclaimer & Acceptable Use Policy.
In the event of a direct conflict between this Policy and the:
TERMS OF SERVICE & USER AGREEMENT
the Terms of Service shall control,
except where expressly stated otherwise or where prohibited by applicable law.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
RMG NEWS ACADEMY
Raishbrook Media Group, LLC
d/b/a RMG News Academy
578 Washington Blvd, Suite 863
Marina del Rey, California 90292
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