Transparency About How We Make Money
We Earn Commissions from Product Sales
ScienceBasedReviews.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you purchase products through links on our Website.
We believe in complete transparency about how this Website operates financially. This page explains exactly how we make money and how that affects (or doesn’t affect) our reviews.
How Affiliate Marketing Works
What Happens When You Click Our Links
When you click on a product link in our reviews and make a purchase, here’s what happens:
- You click a link to a product we’ve reviewed
- You’re redirected to the retailer or manufacturer’s website
- A tracking cookie is placed on your device (by the retailer, not us)
- If you make a purchase, the retailer pays us a commission
- You pay the same price – commissions do not increase your cost
Important: The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer’s website. You are not charged extra because we earn a commission.
Our Affiliate Relationships
Networks and Programs We Work With
We participate in affiliate programs with various networks and companies, which may include:
- ClickBank
- Commission Junction (CJ)
- ShareASale
- Impact
- MaxBounty
- Individual supplement company affiliate programs
- Other affiliate networks and partnerships
The specific programs vary depending on which products we review and which affiliate programs are available.
What This Means for You
Commission Does Not Influence Our Reviews
Here’s our promise:
✅ We only recommend products we genuinely believe offer value based on scientific evidence, ingredient analysis, and our professional assessment.
✅ Commission rates do NOT determine what we recommend. We don’t push higher-commission products over better lower-commission alternatives.
✅ We provide honest pros and cons for every product, regardless of affiliate relationships.
✅ We include products with lower commissions (or no affiliate programs) if we believe they’re superior.
✅ Negative reviews stay negative even if the product has an affiliate program.
Editorial Independence
Our reviews are based on:
- Ingredient quality and dosages
- Scientific research and clinical studies
- Manufacturing standards
- Value for money
- Customer feedback patterns
- Our professional expertise
NOT based on:
- Which affiliate program pays the most
- Pressure from companies
- Desire to maximize commissions
What We Don’t Do
Our Ethical Boundaries
We do NOT:
❌ Accept payment from companies to write positive reviews
❌ Allow companies to influence our editorial content
❌ Feature products solely because they have affiliate programs
❌ Hide negative aspects to encourage sales
❌ Create fake “comparisons” designed to push one product
❌ Guarantee or inflate expected results to drive purchases
❌ Remove honest criticism in exchange for affiliate partnerships
We maintain editorial independence. Companies cannot buy their way onto our Website with positive reviews.
Purchases Through Our Links
What You Should Know
When You Purchase Through Our Links:
- You’re helping support this Website’s operation and research
- You pay the same price as buying directly
- Your transaction is with the retailer/manufacturer, not us
- We receive a commission (typically 5-50% depending on the product)
- We do NOT have access to your payment information
- We do NOT control product quality, shipping, or customer service
Your Purchase Agreement: When you buy through our links, you’re entering into a transaction with the seller, not with us. All purchase terms, returns, refunds, and customer service are handled by the retailer or manufacturer.
Additional Revenue Sources
Other Ways We May Earn Income
Beyond affiliate commissions, we may also earn revenue through:
Display Advertising (if implemented) We may display ads from advertising networks like Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies to serve relevant ads.
Sponsored Content (clearly labeled) On rare occasions, we may publish sponsored content. Any sponsored posts will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or “Paid Partnership.”
Consulting Services Dr. Marcus Reid may provide consulting services to companies in the supplement industry. These relationships do not influence reviews on this Website.
FTC Compliance
Following Federal Guidelines
This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255).
The FTC requires websites that earn affiliate commissions to clearly disclose these relationships to readers.
Our compliance includes:
- This dedicated disclosure page
- Notices within reviews that contain affiliate links
- Clear language about our affiliate relationships
- Honest representation of our financial interests
Product Recommendations
How We Choose What to Review
We review products based on:
- Popularity and demand (what people are searching for)
- Scientific interest (innovative ingredients or formulations)
- Reader requests and suggestions
- Availability of quality information
- Relevance to our audience
Affiliate program availability is ONE factor but not the determining factor. We review products without affiliate programs when we believe they’re worth analyzing.
Your Choice
You Are Not Obligated to Use Our Links
You have choices:
Option 1: Use our affiliate links to support our work (at no extra cost to you)
Option 2: Read our reviews for information and purchase products directly from manufacturers
Option 3: Use our research to inform your decision and purchase from any source you prefer
We respect your choice. Our goal is to provide valuable information regardless of whether you use our affiliate links.
Transparency in Reviews
How We Indicate Affiliate Links
We strive to make affiliate relationships clear:
In Reviews:
- Statements like “We may earn a commission if you purchase through this link”
- Clear labeling of product links
- This disclosure page linked in footer
On Product Links:
- Call-to-action buttons lead to affiliate-tracked links
- “Check Price” or “Visit Official Website” buttons typically contain affiliate codes
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure as our business relationships evolve. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Material changes will be clearly communicated.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
If you have questions or concerns about our affiliate partnerships or how they affect our content, please contact us:
📧 contact@sciencebasedreviews.com
We’re happy to discuss our policies and practices openly.
Our Commitment to You
We built ScienceBasedReviews.com on a foundation of trust.
While we earn income through affiliate commissions, our reputation depends on providing honest, valuable information. Recommending ineffective products just to earn commissions would destroy that trust.
Our long-term success depends on your trust – not on short-term commission gains.
We take that responsibility seriously.
Summary
✅ We earn affiliate commissions when you purchase through our links
✅ You pay the same price – commissions don’t increase your cost
✅ Commissions do NOT determine our recommendations
✅ We maintain editorial independence
✅ We only recommend products we believe in
✅ We provide honest pros and cons
✅ You’re free to purchase products anywhere you choose
✅ We comply with FTC disclosure requirements
Thank you for supporting ScienceBasedReviews.com. Your trust means everything to us.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025
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