Affiliate & Financial Disclosure

BrandsTrusted is committed to full transparency regarding our commercial relationships. This Disclosure page explains how we earn money, how that may influence the content on our site, and what you should know before making any purchasing decisions based on content found here.

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), BrandsTrusted discloses all material connections between our website and the brands, products, and deals we feature. We believe in honest, transparent communication and do not hide or obscure our commercial relationships from our readers.

Affiliate Marketing Relationships

BrandsTrusted participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and subsequently make a purchase, we may receive a commission or referral fee from the brand or retailer — at no additional cost to you. You pay the same price (or less, when a discount code is applied) whether or not you use our affiliate link.

Affiliate links may appear on brand pages, product pages, coupon and deal listings, expert profile pages, and within articles and guides. Pages containing affiliate links are noted with a disclosure statement at the top of the page.

We partner with affiliate networks and direct brand affiliate programs. Examples may include but are not limited to: direct brand affiliate programs (e.g., brands that provide us a unique referral URL or tracking code), and performance marketing networks.

Expert Codes & Referral Links

Some coupon codes and referral links featured on BrandsTrusted are codes originally shared publicly by health experts, influencers, doctors, and other professionals. When a code is attributed to an expert, it reflects publicly available information — that the expert has shared or promoted this code through their own channels. BrandsTrusted is not in a commercial partnership with those experts, nor do we represent that those experts endorse our platform.

If an expert's code is also an affiliate link, we will use the expert's publicly shared affiliate URL where possible. In some cases, we may use our own affiliate link to a brand's store and display the expert's code separately for you to enter at checkout.

Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do not influence which brands, products, or experts we feature. BrandsTrusted aggregates publicly available information about brands and products. We do not accept payment from brands in exchange for favorable editorial coverage or higher placement in our directory. Our goal is to help consumers discover and evaluate brands and products based on expert recommendations — not based on who pays us the highest commission.

That said, we may choose to feature or highlight brands with which we have affiliate relationships, as this is how we sustain our platform and keep our content free for users. We always disclose this relationship clearly.

No Cost to You

Affiliate commissions are paid by the brand or retailer — not by you. Using our affiliate links or coupon codes does not increase the price you pay. In many cases, using a discount code from BrandsTrusted will reduce the price you pay.

Sponsored Content

If BrandsTrusted were to publish any sponsored content — content created in exchange for payment or other compensation from a brand — such content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership." As of this writing, all content on BrandsTrusted is independently produced.

Coupon Code Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to verify that coupon codes and deals listed on our site are active and accurate. However, we cannot guarantee the validity, expiration date, or terms of any specific coupon code. Always confirm the terms of any deal or coupon code directly with the brand before completing a purchase.

Questions About Our Disclosures

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, financial disclosures, or how content on BrandsTrusted is produced, please contact us at: info@brandstrusted.com

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