Affiliate Disclosure

FTC Compliance Statement

Folk Technica participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.

This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.

How Affiliate Marketing Works

When you click on certain links on Folk Technica and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This comes at no additional cost to you – the price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer's website.

These commissions help support our website and allow us to continue providing free, high-quality content and honest gear reviews.

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

Folk Technica participates in affiliate programs including, but not limited to:

• Amazon Associates Program: We earn from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links
• Manufacturer Affiliate Programs: Direct partnerships with tech companies and gear manufacturers
• Retail Partner Programs: Partnerships with various online retailers

Editorial Independence

Our reviews and recommendations are not influenced by affiliate partnerships.

We maintain strict editorial independence and only recommend products we genuinely believe in based on our testing and experience. Whether or not a product has an affiliate program does not influence our decision to review it or our final recommendation.

We purchase many products with our own money for testing, and we clearly distinguish between products we've purchased versus those provided by manufacturers.

Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or accept products for review from manufacturers. When this occurs, we will clearly disclose the nature of the relationship at the beginning of the content.

Sponsored content is clearly marked as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar language. Even with sponsored content, our opinions remain our own, and we maintain editorial control.

Product Testing and Reviews

Our testing methodology is designed to provide real-world insights. We:

• Test products in actual use conditions, not just laboratory settings
• Use products for extended periods when possible
• Compare products against alternatives in their category
• Provide honest assessments, including negative aspects when relevant

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Folk Technica 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.

Identifying Affiliate Links

While we don't mark every individual affiliate link, this disclosure serves as notice that links to retailers on Folk Technica may be affiliate links.

Product recommendation pages and gear reviews are most likely to contain affiliate links, though they may appear throughout the site.

Questions and Transparency

We believe in full transparency with our readers. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, editorial policies, or specific product recommendations, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Contact us at: [email protected]

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this affiliate disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our partnerships or policies. Please check this page periodically for updates.