Affiliate Disclosure
Short version: Some links on Bugnook are affiliate links. If you click one and buy something, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are based on hands-on experience, not commission rates.
FTC disclosure
In accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), Bugnook discloses that we participate in affiliate advertising programs. This means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our site.
This disclosure appears at the top of every gear review page on Bugnook. When in doubt, assume any product link may be an affiliate link.
Amazon Associates
Bugnook 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.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Other affiliate programs
We may also participate in affiliate programs with other specialist invertebrate and reptile supply retailers. These relationships are identified in individual reviews where applicable.
What this means for you
- The price you pay is identical to what you'd pay going directly to the retailer
- We receive a small percentage of the sale as a referral fee
- This helps cover the cost of running Bugnook: hosting, research, and writing time
- Clicking an affiliate link does not commit you to a purchase
How it affects our recommendations
It doesn't. Full stop.
Every product we recommend on Bugnook is something we have personally used or that comes from keepers whose judgment we trust. We do not adjust ratings or opinions based on commission rates. Higher-commission products do not get better reviews. Products that fail at their job get called out, even when that hurts our earnings.
Our reputation for honest recommendations is the entire point of Bugnook. That's worth more to us than any commission.
If a product we recommended turns out to be worse than we initially reported, we update the review. You can check the "last updated" date on any gear review page to see when it was last verified.
Sponsored content
If we ever publish content where a brand has paid for placement, sponsored that content, or provided products for free in exchange for review, we will disclose this clearly at the top of that specific page. As of the date above, all content on Bugnook is independently produced.
Questions?
If you want to know whether a specific link is an affiliate link, or have any other questions about our commercial relationships, email info@bugnook.com.