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Affiliate Disclosure

Full transparency about how we fund The Verdict Lab through affiliate partnerships.

FTC Compliance Notice

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, The Verdict Lab discloses that some of the links on this website are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

These commissions help us fund our operations, purchase review units, and maintain our editorial independence. Affiliate relationships never influence our reviews, scores, or recommendations.

Our Affiliate Partners

The Verdict Lab participates in the following affiliate programs:

  • Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon product links throughout the site may be affiliate links.
  • CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction): We partner with select brands through CJ's network for product links and promotions.
  • ShareASale: Some of our product recommendations link through ShareASale's affiliate tracking platform.
  • Awin: We participate in Awin's global affiliate network for select international retailers and brands.
  • Rakuten Advertising: Certain product links are managed through Rakuten's affiliate platform.

How Affiliate Links Work

When you click an affiliate link on The Verdict Lab and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small percentage of the sale. This happens automatically through tracking cookies and does not affect the price you pay.

Affiliate links are typically found in:

  • Product review pages (e.g., "Buy at Amazon" buttons)
  • Comparison articles and buying guides
  • Deal roundups and price alerts

Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is never influenced by affiliate relationships. We follow strict guidelines:

  • Products are reviewed based on merit, not affiliate commission rates.
  • We recommend products we genuinely believe are worth buying, regardless of whether an affiliate link is available.
  • Negative reviews are published even when affiliate links are present.
  • Our reviewers do not know which products have affiliate partnerships when writing their evaluations.

If you have questions about our affiliate practices, please contact us.

Last updated: January 2026