What is an affiliate relationship?
Unbitten participates in the Amazon Associates Program. This means when you purchase a product through our "Buy on Amazon" links, Amazon awards us a small commission at no extra cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you click our link or navigate to Amazon directly.
How does this affect our recommendations?
Our affiliate relationships do not influence which products we recommend or how we rate them. We only recommend products we have confidence in and would use in our own yards. In fact, we often recommend products with lower affiliate commissions because we believe they are the better choice for our readers.
How commissions work
Amazon Associates is a referral program where participating websites earn a percentage of qualifying purchases made through their links. The percentage varies by product category but typically ranges from 1% to 10%. These commissions help us pay for the research, writing, and testing that goes into our reviews and recommendations.
Our commitment to honesty
- We disclose affiliate relationships prominently on every page that contains affiliate links.
- We provide honest pros and cons for every product we review.
- We recommend products based on genuine merit, not commission size.
- If a product is discontinued or we no longer recommend it, we update our content to reflect that.
- We include comparative analysis so you can make informed decisions, not just click the link.
FTC Compliance
We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255). Our affiliate links are clearly marked with "rel=sponsored" to inform search engines and readers of the relationship. Every page featuring affiliate links includes a clear, conspicuous disclosure at the point of the first link.
What about other affiliates?
Currently, Unbitten participates exclusively in the Amazon Associates Program. We may add other affiliate programs in the future if we find products or services that align with our values and would benefit our readers. Any new affiliate relationships will be disclosed in the same manner.
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate practices or recommendations, please email us at eswitte@gmail.com.