The Short Version
Some links on DoItOrNever.com are affiliate links. If you click one and then buy or subscribe, we may earn a commission from the company. It costs you nothing extra. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly. That commission helps fund the research, testing, and writing that go into this site.
What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is a special tracked URL. When you click it and make a purchase or start a subscription, the company knows you came from us and pays us a small referral fee. It is a standard arrangement across the web, and it's one of the main ways independent publishers pay for their work without putting up a paywall.
Where you'll see affiliate links
Affiliate links may appear in:
- Product, tool, and software recommendations
- Comparison and "best of" guides
- Tutorials and how-to articles
- Buttons and calls to action within articles
We may also earn from some links in our Tech & AI, software, and gear coverage. Not every link on the site is an affiliate link, and we don't label every outbound link, but whenever an article contains affiliate links, we say so on that page.
How this affects what we write
This is the part that matters most.
- Commissions do not buy coverage: Companies cannot pay us for a positive review, a higher ranking, or a place in a roundup.
- We tell you the downsides: Our articles include who a product is not for, where it falls short, and when you should skip it. If something isn't worth your money, we'll say so, even if it pays us nothing or we could earn from it.
- We recommend based on fit: We choose products because they solve a real problem for our readers, not because of the size of the payout.
- Affiliate relationships are not endorsements: A recommendation applies to the specific product and use case we describe, not everything a company does.
If we ever have a different kind of relationship with a company, such as free access to a product for review, a sponsorship, or a paid placement, we will disclose it clearly in the article.
Pricing and availability
We do our best to keep prices, plans, and features accurate, but they change often and can vary by region, billing cycle, and promotion. Always confirm current details on the seller's website before you buy. Any price in an article reflects what we found at the time of writing.
Your choices
You are never required to use our links. If you prefer not to, you can visit the company's website directly. We won't be offended, and our content stays free either way.
If you'd like to support the site, using our links when you were already planning to buy is one of the easiest ways to do it.
Legal compliance
This disclosure is provided in line with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), and similar rules in other regions, including the UK's Advertising Standards Authority and CMA guidance.