Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: November 11, 2026. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). Plain English first, details after: TapChecked makes money when readers buy products through some of the links on this site. That never changes what we recommend, and it never costs you anything extra.
How affiliate links work here
Some links on TapChecked are affiliate links. When you click one and buy something from the retailer or manufacturer, we may earn a commission — a percentage of the sale or a flat referral fee — paid by the seller, not by you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go to the store directly. Pages that contain affiliate links are part of a commercial website; individual buying guides carry this disclosure or a short-form version linking back here.
Programs we participate in
TapChecked participates in affiliate and referral programs operated by manufacturers, retailers and affiliate networks, which may include, among others: 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), manufacturer direct programs (including water-treatment brands whose products we review), and affiliate networks such as ShareASale and Awin. Participation in a program never guarantees a product coverage, a positive review, or any particular ranking.
What commissions never buy
- Rankings and verdicts. Products are evaluated using the published methodology on our How We Test & Check page — certification verification, published lab evidence and five-year cost math — before any affiliate link is attached.
- Coverage. We cover products with no affiliate program at all when they are the right answer, and we publish negative findings about products we do earn commissions on.
- Silence. No brand can pay to remove, delay or soften a finding.
Prices, availability and cookies
Prices and availability shown on this site are taken from retailer listings at the time a page is written or updated and can change at any time; the retailer’s price at checkout is the one that applies. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer or network typically places a cookie in your browser so the sale can be attributed to us; those cookies are governed by the retailer’s own privacy policy, not ours. Our own privacy practices are described in our privacy policy.
Questions
If anything about how we make money is unclear, ask us via the contact page. We would rather over-explain this than have you guess.