Affiliate Disclosure
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Last updated: January 2025
Important Notice: We do not independently test or physically review any products on this site. Our recommendations are based on publicly available Amazon reviews, ratings, and third-party coverage. We earn commissions from Amazon when you buy through our links — at no extra cost to you.
Amazon Associates Program
What Is the Amazon Associates Program?
WhyToBuyThis is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
How We Earn Commissions
When you click a product link on WhyToBuyThis and subsequently make a purchase on Amazon.com, we may earn a small referral commission. The commission is paid by Amazon — not by you. You pay exactly the same price you would pay if you went directly to Amazon. There is absolutely no additional cost to you whatsoever.
Commission Rates
Amazon affiliate commissions typically range from 1% to 10% depending on the product category. For example, electronics and tech gadgets generally earn between 1% and 4%. These rates are set entirely by Amazon and are subject to change at any time without notice to us.
We Do Not Independently Test Products
Important: No Hands-On Reviews
We want to be completely upfront with you: WhyToBuyThis does not independently test, review, or physically evaluate any of the products we recommend. We have not purchased, used, or personally verified the performance of the items featured on this site.
How Our Recommendations Are Made
Our product recommendations are based entirely on publicly available information — including Amazon customer reviews, star ratings, review counts, product descriptions, manufacturer specifications, and coverage from reputable third-party tech publications. We curate and summarize this information to help you make faster, more informed purchasing decisions.
What This Means for You
Because we do not test products ourselves, our recommendations should be treated as a starting point for your research — not as a definitive expert endorsement. We strongly encourage you to read Amazon customer reviews, check the star ratings, and do your own due diligence before making any purchase. Individual experiences with products can and do vary.
Editorial Independence
No Paid Placements
WhyToBuyThis does not accept payment, free products, sponsorships, or any other form of compensation from brands, manufacturers, or sellers in exchange for featuring or positively representing their products. Every product on this site was selected based on publicly available data — not because anyone paid us to include it.
Affiliate Commissions Do Not Influence Selection
The fact that we earn a commission when you buy through our links does not influence which products we choose to feature. We do not prioritize higher-commission products over lower-commission ones. Our goal is to surface the best-rated, most popular, and most relevant products for each category — full stop.
No Brand Relationships
We have no formal relationships, partnerships, or agreements with any of the brands or products featured on this site. All product names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here solely for identification and informational purposes.
FTC Compliance
FTC Disclosure Requirement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we are required to disclose any material connection between ourselves and the products or services we recommend. Our participation in the Amazon Associates Program constitutes such a material connection, and this page serves as our site-wide disclosure.
Disclosure on Individual Pages
In addition to this dedicated disclosure page, we include a brief affiliate disclosure notice at the bottom of all product listing pages and category pages across the site. This ensures that readers are informed of our affiliate relationship at the point of engagement with product links.
Third-Party Links & Responsibility
Leaving Our Site
When you click a product link on WhyToBuyThis, you will be redirected to Amazon.com or another third-party retailer. Once you leave our site, you are subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of the destination website. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or conduct of any third-party sites.
Price & Availability Accuracy
Product prices, availability, and details displayed on WhyToBuyThis are sourced from Amazon at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. We make no guarantee that the prices or availability shown on our site are current or accurate at the time you visit. Always verify the final price on Amazon before completing a purchase.
No Warranty or Liability
WhyToBuyThis makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the products featured on this site. We are not responsible for any dissatisfaction, defects, damages, or losses arising from the purchase or use of any product recommended here. All purchases are made at your own risk and are subject to Amazon's own return and refund policies.
Other Affiliate Programs
Beyond Amazon
While the majority of our affiliate links point to Amazon.com, we may from time to time include links to other retailers or affiliate programs. In all such cases, the same principles apply: we earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you, and our editorial recommendations are never influenced by commission rates or affiliate relationships.
Identifying Affiliate Links
All outbound product links on WhyToBuyThis should be considered potential affiliate links. We do not mark individual links with special icons or labels, but this disclosure page and the footer notices on all category pages serve as our blanket disclosure for all affiliate relationships across the site.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
If you have any questions about how we earn money, how our links work, or anything else covered on this page, we're happy to answer.
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