In plain English: This website uses affiliate links. That means if you click a link and make a purchase or complete a signup, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only promote products and services we have researched and believe may provide value to our readers.
This Affiliate Disclosure page explains our relationship with third-party merchants, how affiliate links work, and your rights as a consumer. We believe in full transparency. If you have any questions about how we earn money from this site, the answer is below.
Affiliate links are special URLs that track referrals from one website to another. When you click an affiliate link on this site and then make a purchase or complete a qualifying action (like signing up for a service), the merchant pays us a small commission. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant's website. The commission comes out of the merchant's marketing budget, not your pocket.
Compared to traditional advertising where brands pay upfront for banner ads, affiliate marketing is performance-based. We only earn a commission when our content helps someone make a purchase decision. This aligns our incentives with yours: we want to recommend products that actually deliver value, because if you have a bad experience, you won't trust our future recommendations.
We comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials. The FTC requires that we disclose any "material connection" between this website and the products or services we recommend. Affiliate relationships are considered a material connection. We disclose this clearly and conspicuously on every page where affiliate links appear, typically near the link itself or in a footer disclosure like this one.
FTC 16 CFR Part 255: The guides require that endorsements reflect honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences. We do not write fake reviews. We do not promise results we cannot substantiate. And we always tell you when we stand to earn a commission from a recommendation.
We participate in several types of affiliate programs, including but not limited to:
Not every link on this site is an affiliate link. We also link to authoritative sources like PubMed, NIH, Mayo Clinic, and other non-commercial websites purely for educational purposes. Those are not affiliate links.
No. Our editorial content is completely independent. We do not accept payment for positive reviews. We do not allow affiliate partners to influence what we write. If a product is poor quality, overpriced, or potentially dangerous, we will say so regardless of whether it has an affiliate program. Our reputation depends on your trust. That trust is more valuable than any single commission.
Where many affiliate websites simply copy manufacturer descriptions and slap on a "buy now" button, we invest time in original research, testing where possible, and honest assessments of pros and cons. If we recommend something, it is because we believe it may genuinely help you, not because the commission is high.
We evaluate potential affiliate products using several criteria:
If a product fails any of these tests, we do not promote it, even if the commission is attractive. We have turned down lucrative affiliate offers because the product did not meet our standards.
You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. You can always go directly to the merchant's website by typing their URL into your browser. If you prefer not to generate a commission for us, that is completely fine. We provide affiliate links as a convenience and a way to support the free content we produce.
If you ever feel that we have misrepresented a product or failed to disclose an affiliate relationship properly, please contact us. We take transparency seriously and will correct any error immediately.
Some pages on this site may participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon's standard commission rates apply.
Please note: Affiliate relationships do not change our medical disclaimer. Nothing on this site is medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health decisions. Affiliate commissions do not create a doctor-patient relationship. We are not your doctor. We are publishers who use affiliate marketing to fund our work.
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure page from time to time as we join new affiliate programs or as FTC guidelines evolve. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. Material changes will be noted in a site-wide notification or email to subscribers (if you have opted in).
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, a specific recommendation, or whether a particular link is an affiliate link, please contact us. We will answer honestly. You can reach us through the contact page on this site.
We use affiliate links to earn a living and keep this website running. You never pay more when you use our links. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in. We disclose our affiliate relationships clearly and comply with all FTC rules. And we always put your trust ahead of any commission. Thank you for supporting our work.