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AFFILIATE POLICY

Updated: 10/09/2025

At Temecula Medical Group ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to transparency and compliance with all applicable laws, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides and health advertising regulations. This Affiliate Policy explains our participation in affiliate marketing programs, how we disclose material connections, and our practices to ensure honest and non-misleading endorsements. By using our website (www.temeculamedicalgroup.com) or engaging with our content, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.

What is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing allows us to recommend products or services we believe in through links on our website. If you click on these links and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission or other compensation from the seller—at no additional cost to you. This helps support our clinic's operations, educational content, and patient resources. Our affiliates are carefully selected based on alignment with our evidence-based, patient-centered approach to primary care and wellness.

Our Affiliate Relationships

We currently participate in the Thorne Health affiliate program (Thorne Research, Inc.). Thorne provides premium, science-backed supplements and wellness products that complement our services, such as personalized nutrition plans based on lab analysis.

  • How It Works: We may include affiliate links to Thorne products on pages like our Vitamins & Supplements section. Patients receive benefits like 10% discounts and free shipping when purchasing through our links.
  • Compensation: We earn a percentage-based commission on sales generated through our unique affiliate links. This is standard for Thorne's professional program and does not influence our medical recommendations.
  • No Other Incentives: We do not receive free products, gifts, or other perks from Thorne that could bias our endorsements. All recommendations are based on clinical evidence, provider expertise, and patient needs—not sales potential.

We may add or remove affiliates in the future. Any changes will be updated here.

Disclosures and Transparency

In line with FTC guidelines, we disclose our affiliate relationships clearly and conspicuously to ensure you can evaluate our endorsements fully. A "material connection" exists when we earn commissions, as this could affect how you view our recommendations.

  • Where We Disclose:
    • On relevant pages (e.g., Vitamins & Supplements), we include statements like: "We partner with Thorne as affiliates and may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you."
    • Near affiliate links or buttons, we add notes such as: "(Affiliate link: We may earn a commission.)"
    • Site-wide: A general disclosure appears in our footer or privacy policy, linking back here.
  • Language Used: Disclosures are simple, unambiguous, and placed where you won't miss them—e.g., at the top of sections or directly beside links. We avoid vague terms like "#partner" and use clear phrases like "#ad" or "#affiliate" if needed on social media.
  • Healthcare-Specific Practices: As a medical clinic, we ensure endorsements reflect honest opinions and are substantiated by evidence (e.g., clinical studies for Thorne products). We do not make unsubstantiated health claims, and any exceptional results (e.g., in testimonials) include typical expectations. Fictional patient stories are clearly marked as illustrative only.

If a connection is obvious (e.g., we own a product), no additional disclosure is needed. However, we err on the side of transparency.

Independence of Recommendations

Our affiliate relationships do not influence medical advice, treatment plans, or provider recommendations. All suggestions for supplements or products are based solely on:

  • Evidence-based research and clinical guidelines.
  • Your individual health data (e.g., lab results from Quest Diagnostics).
  • Professional judgment, free from sales quotas or incentives.

We comply with healthcare laws, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and California Business & Professions Code, ensuring no improper referrals or financial influences on reimbursable services.

Privacy and Data Protection

We take privacy seriously, especially with protected health information (PHI). Our Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Thorne ensures they handle any shared data in compliance with HIPAA and HITECH. We do not share PHI for marketing without your explicit consent. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

Compliance and Monitoring

We regularly review our affiliate practices for compliance with FTC rules, FDA/DSHEA guidelines for supplements, and state laws. Thorne's certifications (e.g., cGMP, NSF Certified for Sport, TGA A-rating) support our trust in their products. If we discover non-compliance (e.g., misleading claims), we take corrective action, such as removing links.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance.