Transparency is a core value at SpillSage. In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and best practices for ethical publishing, we want to be fully transparent about our commercial relationships.
1. How We Fund Our Research
SpillSage is a for-profit decision-intelligence platform. To keep our research and comparison content free for our readers, we participate in several affiliate marketing and referral programs.
2. What is an Affiliate Link?
When you click on certain links on SpillSage and subsequently sign up for a service or purchase a product, we may receive a commission or referral fee from the provider. These links are called "affiliate links."
3. Our Commercial Partners
We currently partner with several industry-leading service providers, including but not limited to:
- Zoho Corporation: (Primary Anchor Partner)
- Amazon Associates: (Where applicable for hardware/tools)
- Other SaaS Providers: (e.g., PandaDoc, Clio — pending verification)
4. Impact on You (The Reader)
- No Extra Cost: Using our affiliate links does NOT increase the price you pay. In some cases, our partnerships may even grant you access to exclusive discounts or trial periods.
- Editorial Independence: Our editorial content, rankings, and recommendations are developed independently by our research team. Commercial partnerships do NOT determine which products we compare or how we rank them. We recommend solutions based on their merits, specifications, and fit for specific professional needs.
5. Why We Use This Model
- Maintain a high volume of high-quality, research-driven content.
- Avoid paywalls, ensuring that decision-intelligence remains accessible to all professionals.
- Invest in better analysis and, eventually, proprietary evaluation tools (Phase 2 & 3).
6. Our Commitment to Integrity
We only promote products and services that we believe offer genuine value to our audience. If a product is not a good fit for a specific use case, we will say so, regardless of any potential commission.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate relationships or how we maintain editorial independence, please reach out to us:
Email: contact@spillsage.com