Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency about how we earn money and how affiliate relationships work on KitchenGearAudit.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate, KitchenGearAudit earns from qualifying purchases. This does not affect our reviews or rankings — we only recommend products we genuinely believe are worth your money.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that track when a reader clicks through from our site to a retailer like Amazon. If you make a purchase after clicking one of our links, we may receive a small commission from the retailer.
These links look and function exactly like normal links. The only difference is that they contain a tracking code that credits KitchenGearAudit for referring you.
Does It Cost You Anything Extra?
No — You Pay the Same Price
Using our affiliate links costs you absolutely nothing extra. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer. The commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from your pocket.
How Affiliate Revenue Supports Our Work
Affiliate commissions are the primary way KitchenGearAudit earns revenue. This funding allows us to:
- Purchase products for testing — We buy most of the appliances we review ourselves
- Invest in testing equipment — Thermometers, scales, decibel meters, and more
- Pay our reviewers — Professional, experienced reviewers who spend hours testing each product
- Maintain our website — Hosting, development, and keeping content up to date
When you use our links to make purchases, you're directly supporting independent product journalism.
Our Promise to You
Despite earning affiliate commissions, we maintain strict editorial independence:
Ratings Are Never For Sale
Products are rated based on performance, not commission rates. A poorly-performing product will receive a poor rating regardless of its affiliate potential.
We Recommend What's Best
If the best product in a category isn't available on Amazon, we'll still recommend it and link to where you can buy it.
Negative Reviews Happen
We publish negative reviews when products don't meet our standards. It wouldn't make sense to recommend something you'd return.
Complete Transparency
We disclose affiliate relationships clearly. You always know when a link may generate revenue for us.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
In addition to the Amazon Associates Program, we may participate in other affiliate programs including:
- Manufacturer direct affiliate programs (e.g., Vitamix, KitchenAid)
- Retailer affiliate programs (e.g., Williams Sonoma, Sur La Table)
- General affiliate networks
Our editorial standards apply equally to all affiliate partnerships.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
We believe in complete transparency. If you have any questions about how we earn money or our editorial policies, please reach out.