Transparency

Affiliate Disclosure

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▶ EDIT: [Site Name — e.g. ActionCameraExpert.com] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to full transparency about how this website is funded. This page explains our affiliate relationships, our advertising partnerships, and our compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program Operating Agreement. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclosure.

1. Amazon Associates Disclosure (Required Statement)

▶ DO NOT EDIT THE WORDING BELOW — this is Amazon’s exact required disclosure language per the Associates Program Operating Agreement. You may only insert your real site name where marked.

▶ EDIT: [Site Name — e.g. “ActionCameraExpert.com”] is a participant 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 and any other website that may be affiliated with the Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

This means that when you click certain links on this site and make a purchase on Amazon.com, we may receive a small commission. This comes at absolutely no additional cost to you — the price you pay is identical whether you use our link or navigate to Amazon directly.

2. FTC Endorsement Guides Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR Part 255 (“Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials”), we disclose all material connections between this website and any company, brand, or retailer whose products we review, mention, or link to.

  • Any product review, comparison, or recommendation on this site may contain affiliate links.
  • We never accept payment in exchange for a positive review or a guaranteed rating.
  • Where we have received a free or discounted product for testing purposes, this is disclosed directly within the relevant post — see Section 4 below.
  • Sponsored content, if published, is clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership” at the top of the post, separate from this general disclosure.

Throughout ▶ EDIT: [Site Name], you will find links to third-party retailers, including but not limited to:

  • Amazon.com (via the Amazon Associates Program)
  • ▶ EDIT: [Retailer #2 — e.g. B&H Photo] (if applicable — remove this line if not currently an active partner)
  • ▶ EDIT: [Retailer #3 — e.g. Adorama] (if applicable — remove this line if not currently an active partner)
  • ▶ EDIT: [Any other affiliate network you use — e.g. ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, manufacturer direct programs]

▶ EDIT — Compliance Note: Only list retailers above that you are currently, actively enrolled with and linking to. Listing a retailer here that you don’t actually link to (or removing one you still link to) creates a mismatch between this policy and your actual site behavior — keep this list accurate every time your affiliate partnerships change.

4. In-Post Disclosure Policy

Per FTC guidance, a general policy page like this one is not sufficient on its own. Disclosure must be clear and conspicuous at the point where the affiliate link or endorsement appears. Accordingly:

  • Every review, buying guide, and “best of” post displays a short disclosure statement near the top of the article, before the first affiliate link appears.
  • The standard in-post disclosure reads: “▶ EDIT: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.”
  • Where a product was provided to us free of charge, on loan, or at a discount for testing purposes, this is stated explicitly in that specific post.

5. Pricing & Product Data Accuracy

Product prices, images, ratings, and availability displayed on this site are retrieved via the Amazon Product Advertising API or entered manually, and reflect information as of the date each page was published or last updated (shown as “▶ EDIT: Last Updated [date]” on individual posts).

  • Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of publication/update and are subject to change. Amazon’s website reflects the most current, accurate pricing.
  • Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. This content is provided “as is” and is subject to change or removal at any time.
  • We are not responsible for pricing errors, discontinued products, or availability changes that occur after a page’s publication date.

6. Advertising & Analytics Disclosure (Google AdSense / Ezoic)

In addition to affiliate commissions, ▶ EDIT: [Site Name] displays advertising served through Google AdSense and/or the Ezoic advertising platform.

  • These third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or via www.aboutads.info for other participating vendors.
  • For full details on cookies, tracking, and data collection, please see our Privacy Policy.

▶ EDIT: If you use Ezoic specifically, add: “This site is a member of the Ezoic Review Network and uses Ezoic’s advertising and analytics services, including personalized ad measurement, to help fund the free content on this site. For more, see Ezoic’s privacy policy.”

7. Our Commitment to Editorial Independence

Our affiliate and advertising partnerships never influence our editorial content. Reviews, ratings, comparisons, and recommendations on this site are the result of our own independent research, hands-on testing, and honest evaluation — see our Testing Methodology for details on how we evaluate products. We only recommend products we have genuinely researched and believe provide real value to our readers. Commission potential is never a factor in whether — or how — a product is reviewed.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Affiliate Disclosure, our advertising partnerships, or how we handle product recommendations, please reach out:

▶ EDIT: [Site Name] — Thank you for supporting this site through your purchases. It’s how we keep testing and reviewing gear for free.