I've seen a lot of misunderstanding about the word 'distributor'. So for the record...
In a simplified illsutration, the distribution chain across the planet goes this way (by and large):
Manufacturer -> Distributor (for each country, for all, one, or some products) -> Dealers ("wholesalers") -> End User
I think the ruling should cover anyone affiliated with a Manufacturer (such as Korg or Elegee), Distributor (such as Audiophile), Dealer (such as JVS Audio System in Davao), including their Agents (those not in their employ that..."refer"...and earn from sales leads)
And by inigo's definition:
"... "Affiliation" is meant to include owning a music gear business, being employed by such a business, being paid by a business (either in cash or gear) for work done on behalf of a business or receiving a benefit of any type for posting about a business ... The goal here is to make sure that appropriate disclosure is made so that readers will understand possible biases."
even the order-takers forever trying to fly under the radar, living off the hard work of distributors and dealers, must once and for all also step up.