AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

Transparency Matters

At Zeno Review, we believe in complete transparency with our readers. This page explains how we earn money, how affiliate partnerships work, and why you can still trust our reviews and recommendations.

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based partnership in which a website (like Zeno Review) earns a commission for referring customers to a merchant or service provider. When you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from the merchant — at no additional cost to you.

The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our links or go directly to the merchant. The commission comes from the merchant’s marketing budget, not from your pocket.

Our Affiliate Relationships

Zeno Review participates in various affiliate programs, including but not limited to:

  • Amazon Services LLC Associates Program — As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
  • Impact.com — A network connecting us with hundreds of brand partners.
  • ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, Rakuten Advertising — Major affiliate networks that connect publishers with merchants.
  • Direct brand partnerships — Some merchants work with us directly through their in-house affiliate programs.
  • Other affiliate networks and programs as we continue to expand our partnerships.

This means that some of the links on Zeno Review are affiliate links. When you click on these links and complete a purchase, we may earn a commission.

How We Identify Affiliate Links

We strive to be upfront about which links are affiliate links. You may see the following indicators throughout our site:

  • Disclosure statements at the top or bottom of articles containing affiliate links.
  • Phrases such as “affiliate link,” “sponsored,” or “we may earn a commission.”
  • This dedicated Affiliate Disclosure page, accessible from every page of our website.

However, please assume that any link to a product, service, or merchant on Zeno Review may be an affiliate link, even if not explicitly marked.

How Affiliate Commissions Affect Our Content

This is the most important section of this disclosure, and we want to be absolutely clear:

Affiliate commissions do NOT influence our reviews, ratings, or recommendations.

Here is what that means in practice:

  • We never accept payment in exchange for positive reviews.
  • We never recommend a product solely because it pays a higher commission.
  • We will tell you when a product is not worth your money — even if it costs us a commission.
  • If a free or cheaper alternative is better, we will say so.
  • Our editorial team operates independently from our affiliate partnerships team.

Our reputation depends on giving you honest, useful information. We would rather lose a commission than lose your trust.

Our Editorial Independence

Every product featured on Zeno Review is selected based on the following criteria:

  • Quality — Does the product genuinely deliver on its promises?
  • Value — Is it worth the price compared to alternatives?
  • Reputation — Is the brand trustworthy and well-supported?
  • User experience — Will real users have a good experience with it?
  • Relevance — Does it solve a real problem for our audience?

The existence (or absence) of an affiliate program is not a factor in our selection process.

Sponsored Content and Paid Reviews

Zeno Review does not publish paid reviews, sponsored articles disguised as editorial content, or “pay-to-play” recommendations.

If we ever publish sponsored content in the future, it will be:

  • Clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership” at the top of the article.
  • Visually distinguished from our regular editorial content.
  • Subject to the same fact-checking standards as our independent reviews.

Amazon Associates Program Disclosure

Zeno Review is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

FTC Compliance

This Affiliate Disclosure is published in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, including the FTC’s Endorsement Guides and the .com Disclosures: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital Advertising.

We are committed to maintaining full transparency with our audience and complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding affiliate marketing and online advertising.

International Visitors

While Zeno Review is based in the United States and primarily targets US readers, our content is accessible globally. If you are visiting from outside the US, please note that affiliate marketing regulations may vary in your country, and similar disclosure standards apply.

Pricing and Availability

Prices, availability, and product specifications mentioned on Zeno Review are accurate at the time of publication but may change without notice. We are not responsible for pricing errors, stock changes, or product modifications made by merchants after our reviews are published.

Always verify the current price, availability, and product details on the merchant’s website before making a purchase.

Your Support Matters

When you choose to make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, you are directly supporting Zeno Review. Your support allows us to:

  • Continue producing in-depth, honest reviews.
  • Test new products and software for our readers.
  • Keep our content free and accessible to everyone.
  • Maintain our editorial independence without relying on intrusive ads.

We sincerely appreciate your trust and support.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, this disclosure, or our editorial practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

We are committed to transparency and will respond to all inquiries promptly.

Thank you for reading and for trusting Zeno Review.

— Ethan Vo
Founder, Zeno Review

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