Affiliate Disclosure & Advertising Policy

Last updated: October 1, 2026

We believe readers should understand how this website is funded and whether commercial relationships may exist in connection with the products and services we discuss. This Affiliate Disclosure & Advertising Policy explains how we may earn compensation, how affiliate relationships work, and the measures we take to maintain editorial independence.

Affiliate Relationships

Some of the links on this website are monetized or affiliate links. This means that if you click one of these links and subsequently make a purchase or complete another qualifying transaction, we may receive a commission or other compensation from the retailer, manufacturer, service provider, affiliate network, or other third party.

In simple terms: we may earn a commission when you purchase something through certain links on this website.

Unless otherwise stated, this compensation is paid to us by the applicable third party and does not directly increase the price you pay for the product or service.

We participate in various affiliate marketing programs and may establish, modify, or discontinue affiliate relationships from time to time.

Affiliate Disclosures Within Our Content

Where appropriate, articles, reviews, buying guides, comparisons, and other content containing monetized links may include an affiliate disclosure identifying our financial relationship with retailers or other third parties.

Our intention is to make these disclosures reasonably noticeable and understandable so that readers can evaluate our recommendations with knowledge of any relevant financial relationship.

A disclosure appearing on this page is intended to provide additional information about our business practices and does not replace disclosures provided within individual articles or other content where such disclosures are appropriate.

Editorial Independence

Affiliate relationships do not determine our editorial opinions.

Our reviews, recommendations, comparisons, buying guides, and other editorial content are intended to reflect our independent assessment of the products or services being discussed. Products may be evaluated based on factors including actual use or testing, product features, performance, quality, reliability, usability, value, suitability for a particular purpose, and relevance to our readers.

The availability of an affiliate relationship does not guarantee that a product will be reviewed, recommended, ranked favorably, or included in our content. Likewise, the absence of an affiliate relationship does not automatically exclude a product from consideration.

Where we receive a product at no cost, receive a discount, are provided early access, or have another material relationship that could reasonably affect a reader’s evaluation of our coverage, we may provide an additional disclosure as appropriate.

Product Testing and Reviews

Unless expressly stated otherwise, opinions expressed in our reviews are our own.

We seek to base factual product claims on information we reasonably believe to be accurate, including our own experience or testing where applicable, manufacturer information, technical documentation, and other relevant sources.

Receiving compensation through an affiliate relationship does not constitute payment for a positive review or guarantee favorable editorial treatment.

Prices, Availability, and Retailer Information

Our website may display product prices, availability, retailer offers, comparison information, or similar commercial information obtained through third-party software, affiliate networks, retailer data feeds, APIs, or other external data providers.

We do not operate our own pricing platform and do not independently control information supplied by these third parties.

Although we make reasonable efforts to provide useful and current information, product prices and availability can change at any time. There may also be a delay between a retailer changing its price or inventory and that change appearing on our website.

Accordingly, we do not guarantee that prices, promotions, discounts, inventory status, or other commercial information displayed on this website will always be complete, accurate, or current.

The price and terms displayed by the retailer at the time of purchase govern your transaction. Before completing a purchase, you should review the retailer’s website for the final price, applicable taxes, shipping or delivery charges, fees, product availability, warranty information, return policies, and other transaction terms.

Advertising and Sponsored Content

In addition to affiliate commissions, we may receive revenue from advertising, sponsorships, sponsored content, partnerships, or other commercial arrangements.

Paid advertisements and sponsored content are intended to be identified or presented in a manner that distinguishes them from independent editorial content.

If content has been created or published as part of a paid sponsorship or other commercial arrangement that could reasonably influence how readers evaluate that content, we may provide an appropriate disclosure describing that relationship.

Third-Party Retailers and Services

Links on this website may direct you to websites operated by third parties. We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their products, services, pricing, availability, fulfillment, warranties, privacy practices, terms of sale, or other business practices.

A link to a retailer or other third party should not be interpreted as a guarantee regarding that party or its products or services.

You should review the applicable retailer’s terms, policies, and product information before completing a transaction.

Our Commitment to Readers

Affiliate commissions, advertising revenue, and other commercial relationships help support the costs associated with operating this website, including product research and testing, content creation, technology, hosting, and other operating expenses.

Our goal is to maintain a clear separation between commercial relationships and editorial judgment. We want readers to understand when we may receive compensation so they can make their own informed purchasing decisions.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have questions regarding our affiliate relationships, advertising practices, or this disclosure, email us at privacy@actuallygoodgear.com.