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.
No Extra Cost to You
The price you pay is identical whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer.
Ratings Are Independent
Commission rates are never revealed to our reviewers. Ratings are finalized before monetization.
Always Disclosed
You always know when a link may generate revenue. We clearly disclose all affiliate relationships.
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. Your price is never affected.
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 reviewers who spend hours on 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
Ratings Are Never For Sale
Products are rated based on performance, not commission rates.
We Recommend What's Best
If the best product isn't on Amazon, we'll still recommend it.
Negative Reviews Happen
We publish poor ratings when products don't meet our standards.
Complete Transparency
You always know when a link may generate revenue for us.
Programs We Participate In
In addition to the Amazon Associates Program, we may participate in:
- Amazon Associates Program (primary)
- 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.