Affiliate Disclosure for KitchenRank.com
Last updated: September 3, 2026
Kitchen Rank is reader-supported. This Affiliate Disclosure explains how KitchenRank.com earns money through affiliate marketing, in line with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. If you have any questions after reading it, feel free to contact us — we’re happy to walk you through it.
What This Disclosure Means
When you click certain links on this site and go on to make a purchase, Kitchen Rank may earn a small commission from the retailer. This happens at no additional cost to you — the price you pay is the same whether you use our link or navigate to the retailer directly. We only include this kind of link where it’s genuinely relevant to the article you’re reading, such as a specific appliance, tool, or accessory we’re discussing.
We believe transparency builds trust, so we want you to know exactly how this works before you read (or shop from) any of our content.
The Amazon Associates Program
KitchenRank.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites like ours to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
That means when you click through to Amazon from one of our articles and buy something — not necessarily the exact item we linked to, but anything during that shopping session — we may receive a commission. You can read more about how the program works directly from Amazon on the Amazon Associates Program page.
How Affiliate Links Are Marked on This Site
We try to make affiliate links easy to spot rather than hiding them inside ordinary text. On most posts, you’ll find them in product roundups, “best of” comparisons, buying guides, and individual review articles — typically near a product name, an image, or a “Check Price” or “View on Amazon” style button. Some in-depth guides also include a summary table near the top of the article with links to the products discussed further down.
Not every link on Kitchen Rank is an affiliate link. We also link out to manufacturers, government agencies (such as the CPSC or EPA), and independent testing organizations for factual and safety information — those links don’t earn us anything; they’re there because they back up a claim we’re making or give you a more authoritative source than we could provide ourselves.
Other Affiliate Relationships
In addition to Amazon, we may from time to time participate in affiliate programs run by other retailers, brands, or manufacturers whose products we cover on the Site. Wherever we do, the same principle applies: any commission we might earn never changes the price you pay, and it never determines whether or how positively we cover a product.
How We Choose What to Recommend
Our recommendations are based on our own research, hands-on testing where possible, manufacturer specifications, and independent third-party sources — not on which products pay the highest commission. If a product doesn’t hold up to scrutiny, we say so, whether or not it’s part of an affiliate program.
Affiliate relationships never buy a positive review, and they never remove our ability to point out a product’s downsides. Where we mention limitations, safety considerations, or better alternatives, that reflects our honest assessment, not a paid placement.
Sponsored Content and Free Products
Occasionally, a brand may send us a product to test at no cost, or ask us to feature something in exchange for compensation. When that happens, we disclose it clearly within the relevant article, consistent with FTC guidance on material connections. The absence of such a disclosure on a given post means no compensation or free product was involved in that recommendation.
Pricing, Availability & Accuracy
Prices, availability, and product details shown on retailer sites (including Amazon) change frequently and are outside our control. We do our best to keep our content accurate and current, but you should always confirm current pricing, specifications, and availability directly on the retailer’s website before completing a purchase.
No Responsibility for Third-Party Transactions
KitchenRank.com is a content and review site — we don’t process payments, ship products, or manage customer accounts. Once you leave our Site to complete a purchase, that transaction, along with any issues involving shipping, returns, warranties, or customer service, is handled entirely by the retailer (such as Amazon), not by us.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running a website that publishes in-depth guides, comparisons, and how-to content takes real time and resources. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways we keep Kitchen Rank free for readers, without relying solely on advertising or a paywall. Every commission we earn goes back into producing more thorough, useful content — better research, more detailed testing, and more comprehensive guides.
Your Trust Matters to Us
We know that recommendations only mean something if you can trust where they’re coming from. That’s why we disclose our affiliate relationships openly, rather than burying them in fine print, and why we try to be upfront about the limits of our own testing (we’re a small team — we can’t personally test every product we write about, and we say so when that’s the case).
If you ever feel a recommendation on Kitchen Rank doesn’t match this standard, we want to hear about it — you can reach us through our Contact page.
Compliance With FTC Guidelines
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the FTC’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), which require website owners to disclose any material connection between themselves and the brands or products they recommend, including affiliate commissions.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time to reflect new affiliate partnerships, changes in FTC guidance, or updates to how we operate the Site. We’ll revise the “Last updated” date above whenever we do, so check back periodically if you’d like to stay informed.
Related Policies
This Affiliate Disclosure works alongside our other site policies. For more on how we collect and use your data, see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. For the terms that govern your use of the Site, see our Terms of Conditions. General limitations on the advice and information we publish are covered in our Disclaimer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does clicking an affiliate link cost me anything extra?
No. The price you pay is set by the retailer, not by us, and it’s the same whether you use our link or go to the retailer directly. Any commission comes out of the retailer’s marketing budget, not your wallet.
Do you only recommend products you’ve personally tested?
Where possible, yes — we test appliances and tools hands-on and describe that experience in the article. For products we haven’t personally tested, we rely on manufacturer documentation, published specifications, independent lab or institutional testing (for example, from organizations like Consumer Reports or America’s Test Kitchen), and verified user feedback, and we’re upfront in the article about which approach was used.
Do affiliate links affect your rankings or “best of” picks?
No. A product’s position in a roundup or comparison is based on how well it performs against the criteria we set out for that article — price, durability, capacity, safety, and similar factors — not on commission rates. We link to whichever retailer or product fits the recommendation, affiliate program or not.
What if a product I bought through your link didn’t work out?
Since the purchase, shipping, and returns are handled by the retailer, you’ll want to go through their return or customer service process. That said, if a product consistently disappoints readers, we do revisit and update our coverage — you’re welcome to let us know at info@kitchenrank.com.
Can I browse Kitchen Rank without using any affiliate links?
Yes. Affiliate links are entirely optional to click — all of our written content, guides, and advice are free to read regardless of whether you ever purchase anything through a link on the Site.
Contact Us
By using KitchenRank.com, you acknowledge and agree to this Affiliate Disclosure. If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how a specific recommendation was made, reach out anytime at info@kitchenrank.com or through our Contact page.