Affiliate Disclosure

Full transparency about how Wellness Verdicts operates, earns revenue, and maintains editorial independence in compliance with FTC guidelines.

1. What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based compensation model in which a publisher (such as Wellness Verdicts) earns a commission by referring visitors to merchant websites. When you click on an affiliate link on our Site and complete a qualifying purchase, the merchant pays us a small percentage of the sale.

This is the same model used by countless review websites, bloggers, journalists, and media outlets. It allows us to keep our content completely free for readers while sustaining our editorial operations.

2. How Wellness Verdicts Earns Revenue

Wellness Verdicts generates revenue through the following channels:

• Affiliate commissions from product manufacturers, retailers, and affiliate networks when readers purchase through our links
• Display advertising served by third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense)
• Sponsored content disclosures when applicable (always clearly marked)

We do not charge readers any subscription fees, paywalls, or membership dues. Our content is and will remain free for all visitors.

3. FTC Compliance Statement

This disclosure is provided in compliance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising" (16 CFR Part 255) and the FTC's ".com Disclosures: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital Advertising" guidance.

We make commercial relationships clear and conspicuous through:

• This dedicated Affiliate Disclosure page (linked in the footer of every page)
• Disclosure statements in the footer of articles containing affiliate links
• The use of rel="sponsored" and rel="nofollow" tags on affiliate links
• Clear notices on review pages where affiliate commissions may be earned

4. Affiliate Programs We Participate In

Wellness Verdicts may participate in affiliate programs operated by various merchants and networks, which may include but are not limited to:

• Direct manufacturer affiliate programs for health and wellness products
• Affiliate networks such as ClickBank, Digistore24, ShareASale, Impact, and CJ Affiliate
• Amazon Services LLC Associates Program (when applicable) — an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites
• Specialized health and supplement affiliate networks

Our participation in any affiliate program may change over time. We add or remove partnerships based on editorial relevance and merchant reliability — never based on commission size alone.

5. Our Editorial Independence

Editorial integrity is the foundation of Wellness Verdicts. The presence of affiliate relationships does not influence our editorial process. We hold ourselves to the following commitments:

6. How to Identify Affiliate Links

You can identify affiliate links on Wellness Verdicts in several ways:

• Visual indicators: affiliate links may appear as buttons, calls-to-action, or styled links within review content
• Disclosure text: articles containing affiliate links display a notice such as "This article contains affiliate links"
• Technical attributes: our links use rel="sponsored nofollow" attributes per Google guidelines
• Destination URLs: hovering over a link shows the destination, which may pass through tracking domains

You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. You may search for products independently through any search engine or visit merchant websites directly. Our commission depends on you choosing to use our links — a decision entirely in your hands.

7. Pricing & Commission Information

7.1 No Additional Cost to You

You pay the exact same price whether you click our affiliate link or visit the merchant directly. Affiliate commissions are paid by the merchant from their own marketing budget — never added to your purchase price.

7.2 Commission Rates

Commission rates vary widely between affiliate programs, typically ranging from 1% to over 50% of the sale price depending on the merchant, product category, and program structure. We do not disclose specific commission rates because:

• Rates are often subject to confidentiality agreements with affiliate networks
• Rates change frequently and vary by promotion period
• Specific disclosures could mislead readers about our editorial priorities

What matters is this: commission size never determines our editorial coverage. Some of our highest-rated products have lower commissions, and some lower-rated products offer higher commissions. We rate based on merit, not margin.

8. Affiliate Cookies & Tracking

When you click an affiliate link, the destination merchant or affiliate network typically places a tracking cookie on your device. This cookie:

• Identifies Wellness Verdicts as the referring source
• Has a defined lifespan (commonly 24 hours to 90 days, varying by program)
• Allows us to receive credit if you complete a purchase within the cookie window
• Does not contain personally identifiable information about you

For more information on how cookies are used on our Site, please review our Privacy Policy. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may prevent us from receiving credit for your purchase.

9. How We Select Products to Review

We choose products to review based on:

• Reader interest — what our audience is searching for and asking about
• Market relevance — products gaining traction or generating consumer questions
• Editorial value — products that warrant deeper analysis or fact-checking
• Information availability — sufficient public data to conduct meaningful evaluation

Some products we review have affiliate programs available; others do not. Affiliate program availability is never a criterion for selecting which products to cover. We have published reviews of products with no affiliate revenue potential simply because our readers asked about them.

10. Free Samples & Sponsored Content

Occasionally, manufacturers may offer free product samples for review consideration. When this occurs:

• We disclose the receipt of free samples within the relevant review
• Receiving a free sample does not guarantee positive coverage
• We retain full editorial discretion over content, ratings, and conclusions
• We may decline to publish a review if our findings would be materially misleading

Sponsored content — content paid for by a third party — is clearly labeled as such. We distinguish sponsored placements from organic editorial content with explicit disclosures at the top of any sponsored article.

11. Your Responsibility as a Consumer

While we strive to provide accurate, helpful information, we encourage you to:

• Verify information independently by reading manufacturer documentation and consulting other sources
• Read multiple reviews from different publications to form a balanced perspective
• Check return policies and merchant reputation before making purchases
• Consult professionals — particularly healthcare providers — for personal health decisions
• Be skeptical of any source (including ours) that seems to promote products without acknowledging limitations

The final purchasing decision is always yours. Wellness Verdicts provides information; you make choices.

12. Transaction & Merchant Disputes

When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, you enter into a transaction directly with the third-party merchant — not with Wellness Verdicts. We are not a party to your purchase agreement.

Wellness Verdicts is not responsible for:

• Order processing, fulfillment, shipping, or delivery
• Product quality, defects, or contamination
• Returns, refunds, exchanges, or warranty claims
• Customer service issues with the merchant
• Pricing accuracy on third-party websites
• Payment processing or billing disputes
• Changes to product availability or formulation

All disputes related to purchases must be resolved directly with the merchant. We recommend documenting your purchase, retaining email confirmations, and reviewing the merchant's policies before completing any transaction.

13. Amazon Associates Statement

This specific disclosure is required by the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program Operating Agreement when applicable.

14. Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure to reflect changes in our business practices, affiliate partnerships, or regulatory requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision.

Material changes will be communicated through prominent notices on the Site. Your continued use of Wellness Verdicts after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Disclosure.

15. Questions or Concerns?

We believe transparency builds trust. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, editorial practices, or specific disclosures, we welcome your inquiries: