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Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on The Garden EP are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission when a reader makes a qualifying purchase through one of those links, at no additional cost to the reader.
This disclosure explains how affiliate links work, where they may appear, and how commercial relationships relate to our editorial content.
What Is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a specially tracked link provided by a retailer or affiliate network.
When a reader follows that link and completes a qualifying purchase, the retailer may pay The Garden EP a small commission. The purchase price is generally the same whether the reader uses our affiliate link or visits the retailer directly.
The commission is paid by the retailer or affiliate program, not added to the reader’s order.
Using an affiliate link may support The Garden EP, but readers are never required to use one.
Where Affiliate Links May Appear
Affiliate links may appear in:
- Product reviews
- Buying guides
- Product comparisons
- Recommended tool or supply lists
- Informational articles that mention a relevant product
- Buttons, product cards, tables, or retailer links
Pages containing affiliate links should include a disclosure near the beginning of the content or before commercial links become prominent.
Our Editorial Approach
Affiliate relationships help support website operation, research, editing, content updates, and technical maintenance. However, they should not determine our editorial conclusions.
We aim to evaluate products according to their practical suitability, strengths, limitations, specifications, ownership requirements, and value for the intended user.
A product should not receive positive coverage simply because it offers an affiliate commission. We may:
- Describe significant drawbacks
- Recommend a less expensive alternative
- Suggest that a reader does not need to buy anything
- Remove a product when important details cannot be verified
- Exclude a product because of safety, availability, or reliability concerns
- Link to a retailer without recommending the product itself
Our broader editorial standards are explained in our Editorial Policy and How We Research and Review pages.
Affiliate Programs
The Garden EP may participate in affiliate programs operated by retailers, marketplaces, brands, or third-party affiliate networks.
These relationships may change over time. A link may stop being an affiliate link, a retailer may leave a program, or a new affiliate relationship may be introduced.
Participation in an affiliate program does not mean that a retailer, brand, or network owns, sponsors, or controls The Garden EP.
Amazon Associate Disclosure
The Garden EP may participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program or another regional version of Amazon’s affiliate program.
As an Amazon Associate, The Garden EP earns from qualifying purchases.
Amazon product prices, availability, shipping terms, seller details, warranties, and included accessories may change at any time. Readers should confirm the current information on the relevant Amazon product page before purchasing.
Prices and Product Information
We try to present product information accurately, but prices, discounts, product variations, bundles, availability, and retailer terms can change without notice.
The price shown by the retailer at the time of purchase is the applicable price. Any price or availability mentioned in our editorial content should be treated as time-sensitive unless clearly stated otherwise.
Readers should confirm:
- The exact model and product variation
- What accessories are included
- Current price and delivery cost
- Warranty coverage
- Seller identity and return terms
- Compatibility with existing tools or systems
Sponsored Content and Free Products
Affiliate content is not automatically sponsored content.
A sponsored article involves direct payment or another material arrangement connected to publication. If The Garden EP publishes sponsored content, a paid partnership, or content involving a material brand contribution, that relationship should be disclosed clearly.
If a product is supplied free of charge for evaluation, that fact should also be disclosed where relevant.
Receiving a free product, sample, commission, or promotional access does not guarantee positive coverage.
Retailer Links Are Not Endorsements of Every Seller
A link to a retailer or marketplace does not mean that The Garden EP endorses every seller, listing, shipping provider, or third-party merchant available through that platform.
Readers should review seller ratings, product descriptions, return policies, warranty terms, and marketplace protections before placing an order.
No Obligation to Purchase
Readers are free to:
- Use a non-affiliate link
- Visit the retailer directly
- Buy from another seller
- Choose a different product
- Decide not to purchase anything
Our informational content remains available regardless of whether a reader uses an affiliate link.
Questions About a Disclosure
If you believe a page contains a commercial link without a sufficiently clear disclosure, please contact us and include the page address.
We welcome questions about how a product link, retailer relationship, or commercial arrangement is presented.
Last updated: August 2, 2026