Affiliate Disclosure
What Are Affiliate Links?
Some links on IronSetLab direct readers to retailer websites such as Amazon, REP Fitness, Rogue Fitness, and other equipment sellers. These are affiliate links — when a reader clicks one and makes a purchase, IronSetLab earns a small commission from the retailer. The price the reader pays is the same whether or not the link is an affiliate link. There is no additional cost to the buyer.
How Revenue Supports the Site
Affiliate commissions are the primary way IronSetLab funds its operations. This revenue covers the cost of purchasing equipment for testing, hosting the website, and compensating the editorial team. Without affiliate revenue, the site would not be able to maintain its hands-on testing approach — purchasing products at retail price is expensive, and advertising-free editorial requires an alternative funding model.
What Affiliate Revenue Does Not Influence
Affiliate commissions have no bearing on:
- Which products are reviewed. Products are selected based on reader interest and market relevance, not commission rates.
- Review scores or rankings. A product that pays a higher commission will not receive a higher score or a better position in a roundup.
- Editorial recommendations. If a product is not worth buying, the review will say so — even if it means foregoing commission revenue.
- Comparison outcomes. Side-by-side comparisons are decided by testing data, not by which brand offers a better affiliate deal.
Affiliate Programs
IronSetLab participates in several affiliate programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates Program
- Direct affiliate partnerships with fitness equipment manufacturers
- Third-party affiliate networks (e.g., ShareASale, Impact, AvantLink)
Each of these programs operates under its own terms, but the editorial standards applied to content on IronSetLab remain the same regardless of the affiliate partner involved.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, IronSetLab discloses affiliate relationships wherever applicable. Articles containing affiliate links include a disclosure notice near the top of the page. This disclosure is designed to be clear, conspicuous, and easy to understand.
The standard disclosure used on the site reads:
"This post contains affiliate links. The IronSetLab team earns a commission at no cost to you."
Questions
If you have questions about how affiliate links work on IronSetLab, or if you believe a disclosure is missing or unclear, please contact the editorial team at Contact Us.