Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date:2025.07.08 Last Updated: 2025.07.08

Important Disclosure

This website, Selofy, contains affiliate links and advertisements. We want to be completely transparent about our affiliate relationships and how we may earn income from this website.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow us to earn a commission when you click on them and make a purchase from the advertised company. These links help us identify that the sale came through our recommendation.

How We Use Affiliate Links

Tools and Software Recommendations:

Many of the e-commerce tools, software, and services we feature on Selofy include affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the company at no additional cost to you.

Brand Partnerships:

Some brands featured in our curated collections may have affiliate relationships with us. When we link to their products or services, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase.

Educational Resources:

Courses, books, and other educational materials we recommend may include affiliate links that generate commission if you purchase them.

Our Commitment to You

Editorial Independence:

• Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations
• We only recommend tools and brands that we believe provide genuine value to e-commerce entrepreneurs
• All reviews and recommendations are based on merit, usefulness, and community feedback
• We maintain editorial independence regardless of potential commission earnings

Honest Recommendations:

• We only promote products and services we believe in
• Our recommendations are based on quality, functionality, and value for our community
• We will never recommend a product solely because of high commission rates
• If we haven't personally used a tool, we'll clearly state that in our review

Community-First Approach:

• Our primary goal is to serve our community of e-commerce entrepreneurs
• We prioritize tools and resources that actually help businesses grow
• Community member feedback and reviews influence our recommendations more than affiliate potential

Disclosure Methods

We disclose our affiliate relationships in several ways:

General Disclosure:

This page serves as our general disclosure that affiliate links may be present throughout our website.

Specific Disclosures:

• Individual tool and brand pages may contain specific affiliate disclosures
• Product review articles include clear affiliate disclaimers
• Email newsletters containing affiliate links include appropriate disclosures

Visual Indicators:

We may use visual indicators such as:

• Text disclaimers near affiliate links
• Special styling for affiliate links
• Clear labeling of sponsored or affiliate content

Types of Affiliate Programs

We participate in various types of affiliate programs:

Direct Partnerships:

• Direct affiliate relationships with tool and software companies
• Brand partnership programs
• Service provider affiliate programs

Affiliate Networks:

We may participate in affiliate networks that manage relationships with multiple companies, such as:

• Commission Junction
• ShareASale
• Impact
• PartnerStack
• And other reputable affiliate networks

Software-Specific Programs:

We participate in affiliate programs for various categories:

• E-commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.)
• Marketing tools (email marketing, social media, analytics)
• Design and development tools
• Business and productivity software
• Educational platforms and courses

Commission Structure

How Commissions Work:

• Commissions are typically a percentage of the sale price or a fixed amount per sale
• Commission rates vary by company and product type
• We only earn commissions on completed purchases, not clicks
• Commissions are paid by the company, not by you as the customer

No Additional Cost:

• Using our affiliate links does not cost you anything extra
• Prices remain the same whether you use our link or go directly to the company
• In many cases, our affiliate links provide you with exclusive discounts or bonuses

FTC Compliance

In accordance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines:

• We clearly disclose all material connections with companies we recommend
• Our disclosures are clear, prominent, and easy to understand
• We include disclosures near relevant content, not just in this general policy
• We maintain honesty and transparency in all our recommendations

Your Rights and Choices

No Obligation:

• You are never obligated to use our affiliate links
• You can always visit company websites directly
• Our content remains valuable regardless of whether you use affiliate links

Alternative Access:

• If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can search for companies directly
• All company names and information are provided to help you find them independently
• Our goal is to provide useful information whether or not you use our links

Revenue and Sustainability

Supporting Our Mission:

• Affiliate commissions help us maintain and improve our free resources
• Revenue allows us to continue curating high-quality content
• Income supports ongoing research and community building efforts

Reinvestment:

We reinvest affiliate income into:

• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Creating more comprehensive tool reviews and comparisons
• Building better community resources and content
• Maintaining free access to our curated collections

Quality Standards

Vetting Process:

Before including any affiliate links, we:

• Research the company's reputation and track record
• Evaluate the quality and usefulness of their products/services
• Consider community feedback and reviews
• Assess the value proposition for our users

Ongoing Monitoring:

We continuously monitor our affiliate partners to ensure:

• Continued quality and reliability
• Positive user experiences
• Alignment with our community values
• Maintenance of high standards

Changes to Affiliate Relationships

Adding New Partnerships:

• We may add new affiliate relationships as we discover valuable tools
• New partnerships will be disclosed according to our standards
• We'll update this disclosure as needed

Ending Partnerships:

• We may end affiliate relationships if products no longer meet our standards
• Changes in company practices or quality may result in removed recommendations
• Community feedback influences our decisions about ongoing partnerships

Contact and Questions

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure:

Email: [hello@selofy.com]

‍Subject Line: "Affiliate Disclosure Inquiry"

We're happy to provide additional information about:

• Specific affiliate relationships
• Our review and recommendation process
• How to access tools without using affiliate links
• Any other transparency-related questions

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this affiliate disclosure from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our affiliate partnerships
• Updates to FTC guidelines
• Modifications to our disclosure practices
• Feedback from our community

When we make significant changes:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• We may notify users through email or website announcements
• The updated disclosure will be effective immediately upon posting

Remember: Our goal is always to provide honest, valuable recommendations that help your e-commerce business succeed. While we may earn commissions from some recommendations, our commitment to your success remains our top priority.

Thank you for supporting Selofy by using our affiliate links when you choose to make purchases. Your support helps us continue providing free, high-quality resources to the e-commerce community.