Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency about how hlumi.com earns revenue and discloses material connections.
⚖️ FTC Disclosure Notice: In accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 C.F.R. Part 255), and similar disclosure requirements in the UK, EU, and other jurisdictions, hlumi.com is required to clearly disclose any material connections between this platform and third parties from which we may receive compensation. This page provides that disclosure in full.
1. About hlumi.com
hlumi.com is a free video sharing and streaming platform operated by Search Media LLC, 1209 Mountain Rd Pl NE STE R, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110, USA. The platform allows users to upload, watch, share, and discover video content across a wide range of topics and categories.
hlumi.com is provided entirely free of charge to all users. To sustain platform operations, hosting, content delivery, and ongoing development, hlumi.com generates revenue through advertising and, in certain cases, affiliate partnerships. This Affiliate Disclosure explains the nature of those relationships.
2. Advertising Revenue
The primary source of revenue for hlumi.com is third-party advertising served through Google AdSense. The following ad types are served across the platform:
All advertising on hlumi.com is served by Google and its authorised partners. We do not directly control which specific ads appear on the platform. Ad content is determined algorithmically by Google based on page content, user interests (where consent is given), and advertiser bids. hlumi.com does not personally endorse any advertiser, product, or service shown in advertisements on this platform.
3. Affiliate Links & Partnerships
In addition to advertising, certain content on hlumi.com — including video descriptions, channel pages, editorial articles, or recommended resource sections — may contain affiliate links. An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that, when clicked and followed by a qualifying purchase or action, may result in hlumi.com receiving a commission or referral fee from the third-party merchant or service provider.
Where affiliate links appear on hlumi.com, they will be clearly identified with a label such as:
- “Affiliate Link”
- “Sponsored”
- “Ad”
- “*” (asterisk with disclosure note nearby)
- Or a similar clear disclosure indicator
The presence of an affiliate link does not influence the editorial content or recommendations of hlumi.com or its creators. We only include affiliate links to products or services that we genuinely believe may be of value to our users.
✅ What This Means for You
Clicking an affiliate link does not cost you anything extra. The price you pay for any product or service is exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant’s website. The commission we receive — if any — is paid by the merchant, not by you.
🎯 Our Editorial Independence
Any compensation received through affiliate partnerships does not influence the content, rankings, reviews, or recommendations made on hlumi.com. Our editorial decisions are made independently. We are committed to providing honest, useful, and unbiased content to our users at all times.
4. Creator Content & Sponsored Videos
hlumi.com is a user-generated content platform. Individual creators who upload videos to hlumi.com may include their own affiliate links, sponsored content disclosures, or paid partnership references within their video descriptions, comments, or video content itself.
hlumi.com is not responsible for the affiliate relationships or sponsored arrangements of individual creators. Each creator is solely responsible for complying with applicable disclosure laws — including FTC guidelines, UK CAP/ASA rules, and EU consumer protection regulations — with respect to any commercial relationships they hold.
If you are a creator on hlumi.com and your video contains paid promotions, sponsored content, or affiliate links, you are required to clearly disclose this to your viewers within the video itself and/or in the video description, in compliance with applicable law and platform guidelines.
5. No Guarantees or Endorsements
hlumi.com does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, availability, or suitability of any product, service, or merchant referenced through advertising or affiliate links on this platform. Any decision to purchase a product or engage a service based on content seen on hlumi.com is made entirely at your own discretion and risk.
The inclusion of any advertiser, affiliate partner, or sponsored content on hlumi.com does not constitute a formal endorsement, recommendation, or warranty by Search Media LLC of that product, service, or company.
6. Applicable Disclosure Regulations
This Affiliate Disclosure is provided in compliance with the following regulations and guidelines:
- United States: FTC Endorsement Guides — 16 C.F.R. Part 255 (Federal Trade Commission)
- United Kingdom: ASA / CAP Code on Advertising Standards; UK Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
- European Union: EU Directive on Consumer Rights; EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (2005/29/EC); Digital Services Act (DSA) transparency obligations
- California: California Business and Professions Code § 17500 et seq. (false advertising provisions)
If you have questions about whether a specific piece of content on hlumi.com constitutes sponsored content or contains affiliate links, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Changes to This Disclosure
hlumi.com reserves the right to update or modify this Affiliate Disclosure at any time to reflect changes in our advertising and affiliate partnerships or applicable regulations. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically.