Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency about how UrbanGearReview earns revenue and maintains editorial independence
Quick Summary
UrbanGearReview earns affiliate commissions when you purchase products through our links. We only recommend products we've tested and genuinely believe in. Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial decisions.
Amazon Associates Program
UrbanGearReview 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.
When you click on product links in our reviews and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help fund our testing process, website hosting, and content creation.
Our Commitment to Independence
We buy all our own products. Every item we review is purchased with our own funds from retail channels. We do not accept free products from manufacturers or brands.
No sponsored content. Brands cannot pay for positive reviews or placement on our site. All rankings and recommendations are based solely on our testing results and editorial judgment.
We recommend what we believe in. We only feature products that pass our testing standards and that our team would actually use or recommend to family and friends.
How We Use Revenue
Affiliate commissions fund:
- Purchasing products for testing (we spend $5,000-10,000 annually on gear)
- Website hosting, maintenance, and technical infrastructure
- Testing equipment and tools
- Content creation and editorial work
- Keeping our content free for readers
Link Disclosure
Product links in our reviews that lead to Amazon or other retailers are affiliate links. These links are marked with appropriate HTML attributes (rel="nofollow sponsored") per FTC guidelines.
Non-affiliate links (to manufacturer websites, technical resources, or informational content) are clearly distinguishable and do not generate commissions.
Your Support Helps
When you purchase through our links, you're supporting independent testing and helping us continue producing honest, thorough reviews. Thank you for your trust and support.
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, monetization policy, or editorial process, please contact us. We're committed to transparency.
Last updated: November 10, 2025