Affiliate and Advertising Policy
This Affiliate and Advertising Policy explains how Stain Wiki uses affiliate links and displays third-party advertising. Revenue from these activities helps support our stain-removal guides, product testing, and ongoing site maintenance at https://stainwiki.org.
1. Purpose of This Policy
Stain Wiki prioritizes clarity about how our content is funded. This policy describes how affiliate links and ads appear on our stain-removal site, how they may affect your experience, and the standards we follow to keep our guidance useful and trustworthy.
2. Affiliate Links Disclosure
What Are Affiliate Links?
Stain Wiki participates in affiliate marketing. Our articles and guides may include special tracking links. If you click one of these links and purchase a product or complete an eligible action on a retailer’s site, we may earn a commission or other compensation. This does not increase your price.
How We Use Affiliate Links
We focus on stain removers, detergents, solvents, tools, and related supplies that we believe can help with real-world cleaning challenges. Recommendations are based on our own research, testing where feasible, and editorial judgment. Compensation from affiliate programs does not determine our verdicts, the products we feature, or the order in which they appear.
Your Choice
You are never required to use our links. You can purchase the same products directly from any seller you choose. Always review product labels and safety directions, and consider spot-testing on an inconspicuous area before treating a full surface.
Affiliate Programs
Stain Wiki may participate in various affiliate programs operated by reputable retailers and marketplaces. When a program requires a specific disclosure, we will display it on the relevant page. We may update our program participation at any time.
3. Advertising Disclosure
Third-Party Ads
Stain Wiki may show ads served by third-party advertising networks and demand partners. These partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to deliver ads that are more relevant to your interests and to measure performance. We do not control which specific ads you see.
How Advertising Works
Ads on our site are identified with clear labels such as “Ad,” “Advertisement,” or “Sponsored.” Third-party vendors may use information about your visits to this and other websites to inform the ads you see.
Your Choices Regarding Advertising
You can adjust your ad preferences or opt out of personalized ads through your browser, device settings, or ad network controls. Helpful resources include your ad settings at https://adssettings.google.com/ and industry opt-out tools at https://www.aboutads.info/.
4. Sponsored Content & Paid Reviews
At times, Stain Wiki may publish sponsored articles, paid placements, product samples-based reviews, or other compensated content. We believe in prominent disclosure.
Any content created with a sponsor or for which we have received compensation (monetary or in-kind) will be clearly identified at the beginning of the content with labels such as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” or “Advertisement.”
Compensation does not alter our commitment to accuracy. Even in sponsored pieces, we provide our honest assessments and findings.
5. No Professional Advice
The information on Stain Wiki, including product recommendations and cleaning methods, is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional textile care, restoration services, chemical safety guidance, or medical advice. Follow manufacturer instructions and safety data, test first on inconspicuous areas, and consult a qualified professional for valuable, delicate, or specialty items.
6. Your Acknowledgement
By using Stain Wiki, you agree to the following:
- You understand that Stain Wiki may receive compensation through affiliate links, sponsored content, and third-party advertising.
- You consent to our and our partners’ use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.
- You will not hold Stain Wiki liable for purchases made through affiliate links or for your interactions with advertisers or sponsors; you are responsible for verifying product suitability, safety, warranty, and terms with the seller.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update or modify this Affiliate and Advertising Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of Stain Wiki after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please contact us through our contact page: https://stainwiki.org/contact-us/.