How affiliate links are labelled
- Page-level noticeA short statement near the top of any page that contains affiliate links.
- No disguised linksAffiliate links aren’t presented as neutral references or sources.
What affiliate links don’t affect
Whether a product is evaluated, which verification labels it receives, where it appears on a shortlist, and how research is rated are all decided by the published criteria on how we research & review. A commission doesn’t change any of them.
Brand partnerships
A partnership with a brand is a different arrangement from an affiliate link. Where a partner brand is recommended, the page notes the partnership. Partner brands are evaluated on exactly the same criteria as every other brand; see our conflict-of-interest policy.