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Affiliate Disclosure
Some Gearova pages include affiliate links. If you buy through those links, Gearova may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
What are affiliate links
Affiliate links are tracked URLs that connect you to retailers, marketplaces, or brands. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase or action (like signing up or adding items to a cart), the retailer may pay Gearova a referral commission. Commissions help fund research, writing, hosting, and site maintenance. Your purchase price does not change.
How we disclose affiliate relationships
We aim to identify affiliate links clearly on each page. Look for language like "affiliate link," "we earn a commission," "link to this product," or similar markers. If an affiliate relationship is not clearly marked and you believe it should be, contact us through the contact page with the URL.
Editorial independence
Affiliate potential does not guarantee that a product will be featured, recommended positively, ranked higher, or described favorably. We do not publish articles solely to promote affiliate sales. Products without affiliate relationships can and do appear on Gearova. Our goal is to explain who a product fits, who should skip it, and which tradeoffs matter — not to maximize commissions.
How products are selected
Products may be selected based on: feature set and capabilities, user demand, pricing and plan structure, integration ecosystem, reviews and community feedback, category relevance, or editorial coverage gaps. A product can appear on Gearova even if we earn no commission. When evaluating products, we prioritize usefulness to readers over affiliate potential.
Sponsored content and paid partnerships
If Gearova publishes sponsored articles, gifted product coverage, paid placements, brand collaborations, or other commercial partnerships beyond affiliate links, we will label that relationship clearly where it appears (e.g., "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "In collaboration with"). Sponsored content should not override our obligation to be clear and useful.
Vendors and affiliate networks
Affiliate relationships may involve: software marketplaces (AppSumo, G2, Capterra); affiliate networks (ShareASale, Impact, PartnerStack); SaaS brands and direct vendors; developer tool companies; subscription services; or other commerce partners. Each affiliate program has its own terms, policies, and commission structures, which Gearova does not set.
Tracking, cookies, and attribution
Affiliate links may use cookies, click IDs, referral codes, pixels, or other technology to attribute a purchase back to Gearova. The retailer, affiliate network, or marketplace may collect information about your device, browser, referral source, and purchase behavior under their own privacy policy. We do not control this tracking or how retailers use this data.
Pricing and availability
Product prices, discounts, plans, features, and availability can change without notice. Articles may become outdated quickly, especially those mentioning sales, limited offers, or specific prices. Always review the vendor or brand page directly before purchasing to confirm current details.
Accuracy and errors
We aim to keep affiliate links, product details, and vendor information accurate. If a link is broken, a product has been discontinued, a feature list is outdated, or a price is significantly different, contact us through the contact page with the URL and details so we can review and update.
Competitor and brand concerns
If you represent a brand or competitor and believe an affiliate link, product recommendation, price, or detail is inaccurate, unfair, or violates our policies, contact us with supporting context for review.
Reader responsibility
Affiliate links and product recommendations are not personal advice for your specific use case, team, technical stack, budget, or security requirements. Always trial software before committing to a subscription, read the vendor's terms and privacy policy, and verify pricing and feature availability before buying. Do not rely on Gearova as a substitute for qualified professional advice. If a disclosure, vendor link, or product detail appears inaccurate, contact us.
Regional and legal considerations
Affiliate disclosure laws vary by region. In the US and many other countries, the FTC and similar bodies require clear disclosure of material connections (like affiliate relationships). We aim to comply with disclosure requirements, but if you believe we have not adequately disclosed an affiliate relationship, please contact us.