Website Cross-Reference Disclosure Template

Ganjier Guild Ecosystem · Communications

Form T

Final Public · Participant-facing

Purpose. Standard footer and about-page disclosure language for each entity's website identifying separate-entity status, license relationships, and conflict-of-interest posture.

Applicability. Required on all ecosystem websites wherever cross-entity references appear. Also required on pages referencing sponsors, affiliates, or commercial partners in connection with evaluation or educational content.

# Form T — Website Cross-Reference Disclosure Template ## Standard Separate-Entity Disclosure *For all ecosystem sites — footer and/or About / Disclosure page* --- **About Our Ecosystem Structure** This site is operated by [Legal Entity Name]. The Ganjier Guild, Smoke & Oakum LLC, and The Guild Collective are separate legal entities. The Ganjier Guild is a 501(c)(6) trade association that owns the Ganjier brand, educational standards, and certification credentials. Smoke & Oakum LLC is a Maine manager-managed limited liability company that provides commercial and operational services under a license from The Ganjier Guild. The Guild Collective is a Maine cooperative that provides profit-sharing participation opportunities for eligible Guild members. These entities operate as part of a coordinated ecosystem but are legally and financially separate, each with its own governance, bank accounts, and legal obligations. Shared services among these entities are governed by a written Shared Services Agreement. --- ## Commercial Relationship Disclosure *For LLC site references to the Guild* --- **Commercial Relationship Disclosure** Smoke & Oakum LLC operates under a license from The Ganjier Guild to use Guild intellectual property, including the Ganjier name, standards, and evaluation frameworks. Smoke & Oakum LLC pays license fees and royalties to The Ganjier Guild under that license agreement. The existence of this license does not imply that The Ganjier Guild endorses any specific commercial product, client, or service offered by Smoke & Oakum LLC. --- ## Evaluation Independence Disclosure *For pages involving reviews, ratings, or assessments* --- **Evaluation Independence Disclosure** All evaluations, assessments, and ratings conducted under The Ganjier Guild name follow independent evaluation protocols established by The Ganjier Guild. Evaluators are independent professionals who apply Guild standards without commercial influence. Brands and products may pay a submission fee for evaluation access. Payment of a submission fee does not influence evaluation results. The Ganjier Guild prohibits pay-for-placement in all forms: no brand may pay for a favorable evaluation result, a guaranteed rating, or favorable editorial placement. Commercial relationships (sponsorships, partnerships, affiliates) are disclosed separately on our Disclosure page. --- ## Affiliate / Revenue-Share Disclosure *If applicable* --- **Affiliate Disclosure** This content may contain affiliate links or references to commercial arrangements that may result in compensation to [entity name]. These relationships are disclosed in accordance with our Conflict of Interest Policy. Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial content, evaluation results, or educational programming. --- ## Implementation Instructions 1. Place the Separate-Entity Disclosure in the footer of every page on each entity's website. 2. Place the Commercial Relationship Disclosure on the LLC's About page and any LLC page that prominently references Guild credentials. 3. Place the Evaluation Independence Disclosure on any page presenting evaluation results or ratings. 4. Add the Affiliate Disclosure where applicable. 5. Maintain a dedicated Disclosure page on each entity's website consolidating all applicable disclosures. 6. All domains and websites are tracked in Form F.

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