Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency in our tool recommendations and partnerships
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
FTC Compliance Statement
This disclosure is required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and ensures full transparency about our affiliate relationships and how we monetize our content.
💡 What This Means for You
Simple Explanation
When you click on certain links to tools and products on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from the retailer or manufacturer. This commission comes at no additional cost to you – you pay the same price whether you use our link or not.
Our honest reviews and recommendations are never influenced by these commissions.
✅ What You Get
- Same price as shopping directly
- Honest, unbiased reviews
- Expert tool recommendations
- Detailed buying guides
- Free access to all our content
🛠️ What We Get
- Small commission on purchases
- Ability to keep content free
- Funding for tool testing
- Resources for website maintenance
- Support for our expert team
🤝 Our Affiliate Partners
We maintain affiliate relationships with the following types of retailers and programs:
🛒 Major Retailers
- Amazon Associates
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Harbor Freight
- Tool specialty stores
🏭 Manufacturers
- Power tool brands
- Hand tool companies
- Lawn care manufacturers
- Automotive tool makers
- Direct-to-consumer brands
🌐 Affiliate Networks
- Commission Junction
- ShareASale
- ClickBank
- Impact Radius
- Other industry networks
Note: Our affiliate partnerships change over time. We work with retailers and manufacturers that offer quality tools and good customer service. Not all products we review have affiliate links available.
📊 Our Review Standards
Editorial Independence Guarantee
Our reviews and recommendations are based solely on our testing experience and expert evaluation. Affiliate commissions NEVER influence our opinions, ratings, or recommendations. We recommend tools we would buy and use ourselves.
✅ What We Do
- Test tools extensively in real conditions
- Give honest pros and cons
- Compare tools fairly across brands
- Update reviews when products change
- Disclose all affiliate relationships
- Recommend alternatives at different price points
❌ What We Don’t Do
- Accept payment for positive reviews
- Let commissions influence our opinions
- Recommend tools we haven’t tested
- Hide negative aspects of products
- Prioritize high-commission products
- Write fake or misleading reviews
💰 How Affiliate Commissions Work
The Process
- You click on a product link in our review or guide
- You shop on the retailer’s website (same prices as usual)
- You purchase the tool or any other items during that visit
- The retailer pays us a small commission (typically 2-8%)
- You receive your tools with the same warranty and support
💡 Important Facts
- Commissions range from 1-8% typically
- You pay the exact same price
- No additional fees or charges
- Commission is paid by the retailer, not you
🔍 Transparency
- All affiliate links are clearly marked
- Disclosures appear on relevant pages
- We explain our relationships openly
- Full disclosure in this dedicated page
🙏 Your Support Makes This Possible
Thank You!
When you use our affiliate links, you help support Tool Expert Reviews at no extra cost to yourself. This support allows us to:
Buy More Tools
Purchase tools for thorough testing and reviews
Create Content
Invest time in detailed reviews and buying guides
Maintain Website
Keep the site running and regularly updated
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Provide free weekly tool insights and guides
🛠️ Other Ways to Support Us
If you prefer not to use affiliate links, there are other ways to support our work:
📢 Spread the Word
- Share our reviews on social media
- Recommend us to friends and family
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave comments and feedback
💬 Engage with Us
- Ask questions about tools
- Request specific reviews
- Share your tool experiences
- Provide feedback on our content
❓ Questions About Our Affiliate Program?
We believe in complete transparency. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we operate, we’re happy to answer them.
Contact Us:
Email: affiliates@toolexpertreviews.com
General Questions: hello@toolexpertreviews.com
We respond to all inquiries within 48 hours