Some links on Stories in the Static may earn me a commission when you make a purchase or complete another qualifying action.
I want you to understand when a recommendation or link may financially support this website. This page explains those relationships.
Affiliate Links
An affiliate link allows a retailer or service provider to identify a referral from this website.
If you follow one of these links and make a qualifying purchase or complete a qualifying action, I may receive compensation. Using an affiliate link does not add a separate fee to your purchase. Prices, discounts, and purchase terms are set by the seller.
Affiliate relationships may involve books, products, subscriptions, services, or other resources mentioned on the site. Compensation can vary by company and offer.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Links to Amazon products may be affiliate links. When you follow one and make a qualifying purchase, Amazon may pay me a commission.
Amazon determines product prices, availability, shipping, and purchase terms. Information can change after an article is published, so check the product listing before ordering.
How I Choose What to Mention
A product or resource should have a relevant reason to appear in an article. The possibility of earning a commission does not establish that something is the right choice for every reader.
A recommendation may be based on research, published specifications, documented information, or personal experience. Mentioning a product does not mean I personally bought or tested it. When I describe firsthand use, I will identify it as such.
Please consider your own needs and review the seller’s information before making a purchase.
Sponsored Content and Paid Features
If a company or individual pays for an article, placement, or other coverage, I will identify that relationship near the sponsored content.
An affiliate commission and a sponsorship are different arrangements. An affiliate link may generate compensation after a qualifying action. A sponsorship involves payment or another benefit for the placement or coverage itself.
A general disclosure on this page does not replace a clear disclosure where sponsored content appears.
Free Products and Other Benefits
If I receive a free product, discount, service, or other benefit connected to coverage, I will disclose that relationship with the relevant content.
Receiving something does not guarantee a positive review. Any statements about testing or personal experience should reflect what actually occurred.
Display Advertising
The website may display advertisements from outside advertising providers. I may receive revenue from those advertisements.
An advertisement is not automatically a personal recommendation or endorsement. Advertisers are responsible for their offers, and you should review their terms before purchasing or signing up.
Where Disclosures Appear
Articles containing affiliate links should include a clear disclosure before or near those links so you can recognize the relationship before acting on a recommendation.
Sponsored placements and other material relationships will also be identified where they appear.
Purchases and Customer Service
Purchases made through outside links are handled by the seller. I do not process those orders or control billing, delivery, warranties, cancellations, or refunds.
For help with a purchase, contact the retailer or service provider directly.
Questions About a Disclosure
If an affiliate relationship or sponsored placement on this website appears unclear or incorrectly labeled, please report it through our contact page so I can review it.