Commercial Disclosure Policy
When and how contributors should disclose sponsored, commissioned or brand-related Reddit participation.
When disclosure is required
Disclosure is required when a contributor receives payment, a reward, access, employment benefit or another material incentive connected to the content.
- Paid tasks
- Employee or contractor participation
- Free products or access
- Affiliate relationships
- Campaign coordination
How to disclose
Use plain language near the relevant statement. The disclosure should be understandable without opening a profile or external page.
- “I am working with this company.”
- “This contribution was commissioned.”
- “I received access to review this product.”
What disclosure does not fix
Disclosure does not make spam, manipulation, false claims or prohibited promotion acceptable. Community rules still control.
Frequently asked questions
Can disclosure be hidden at the bottom?
It should be prominent enough that a reasonable reader notices it before relying on the content.
Does a disclosure guarantee moderator approval?
No. A subreddit may prohibit promotional or commissioned content entirely.