Transparency & Compliance

Affiliate Disclosure

WearablesHQ believes honest transparency is the foundation of trustworthy recommendations. Here is exactly how our affiliate relationships work.

Effective: March 3, 2026 Last updated: March 2026 FTC Compliant Amazon Associates
Important: Read This First

WearablesHQ participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate marketing programs. When you click certain links on this website and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no additional cost to you whatsoever. Our editorial opinions, product rankings, and review scores are never influenced by these relationships. We only recommend products we believe offer genuine value.

1. What Is an Affiliate Link?

An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that allows the merchant (such as Amazon) to identify that a visitor came from our website. If you click one of our affiliate links and complete a qualifying purchase within the merchant’s cookie window, we receive a small referral commission.

The price you pay is always the same. Affiliate commissions are paid by the retailer from their own margin — they are never added to your purchase price. Clicking our links costs you nothing extra.

Affiliate links on WearablesHQ may appear as:

“Check Price on Amazon” or “Check Price →” buttons on product review pages
In-text product links within review articles and buying guides
Comparison table links with product prices and “Buy” or “View” CTAs
Homepage product tables linking to featured devices
2. Amazon Associates Program
Required Amazon Disclosure: WearablesHQ.net is a participant in 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. Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

When you click an Amazon affiliate link on WearablesHQ and purchase a product within 24 hours (Amazon’s default cookie window), or add a product to your cart within 90 days, we may receive a commission on that sale.

Commission rates vary by product category. For consumer electronics — including smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers, and recovery wearables — the rate is typically between 1% and 4% of the sale price.

Amazon affiliate links on this site use shortened amzn.to URLs or direct Amazon product URLs containing our Associates tracking tag. These links are marked with rel="nofollow sponsored" attributes in our HTML.

3. Other Affiliate & Partner Programs

In addition to Amazon, WearablesHQ may participate in affiliate programs operated by other retailers, brands, and affiliate networks. When we earn commissions from these programs, the same principles apply: our opinions remain independent, and your price is never affected.

Program / Network Products Covered Commission Type
Amazon Associates Smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers, accessories Per-sale percentage (1–4%)
Oura Health Oura Ring 3 & 4 Per-sale percentage
WHOOP WHOOP 4.0 & 5.0 membership Per-sale / per-subscription
Garmin Garmin GPS watches, Fenix, Forerunner series Per-sale percentage
ShareASale / CJ / Impact Various fitness and health brands Varies by advertiser

This table reflects our current affiliate relationships as of the last updated date above. If we add new programs, this page will be updated accordingly.

4. Our Editorial Independence Policy

Affiliate commissions do not influence which products we recommend, how we score them, or where they appear in our rankings. Our review scores and “Best For” designations are determined by our testing methodology and data — not by whether a product has an affiliate program or how much commission it pays.

We review products regardless of affiliate availability. If a product does not have an affiliate program, we will still review it and recommend it if it earns a recommendation on merit.
We do not accept payment for positive reviews. No brand, manufacturer, or retailer can pay us to receive a higher score, a better ranking, or favorable editorial treatment.
We disclose free product samples. When a manufacturer provides a device for testing purposes, we note this in the relevant review. Receiving a free sample never guarantees a positive review.
Negative findings are published. If a product performs poorly in our testing, we publish that result — even if we have an active affiliate relationship with the brand or retailer.
Affiliate scores are not inflated. A product with a 6.8/10 score will be published as 6.8, not rounded up to benefit click-through rates or commissions.
5. FTC Compliance Statement

This disclosure page is maintained in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255) and the FTC’s guidance on “.com Disclosures: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital Advertising.”

The FTC requires that material connections between endorsers and advertisers — including financial relationships such as affiliate commissions — be clearly and conspicuously disclosed to consumers. WearablesHQ satisfies this requirement through:

This dedicated disclosure page, linked from every page of the website in the site navigation and footer
In-content disclosures at the top of every article or page containing affiliate links, using clear language such as “This post contains affiliate links”
Sitewide footer disclosures on every page containing a concise affiliate disclosure statement
Clear placement — disclosures appear above the fold and before affiliate links, not buried in footers alone or hidden behind clicks
Note: This disclosure page constitutes our good-faith effort to comply with applicable FTC regulations. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions about affiliate marketing compliance, please consult a qualified attorney.
6. What We Do With Commission Revenue

Affiliate commissions are reinvested directly into operating and improving WearablesHQ. Specifically, they help fund:

Device purchasing and testing — buying wearables at retail to conduct independent tests without manufacturer influence
Website infrastructure — hosting, performance tools, security, and technical maintenance
Content production — research, writing, photography, and ongoing content updates
Free resources — guides, cheat sheets, and educational content provided at no charge to readers
7. Pricing Accuracy & Product Information

Product prices, availability, and specifications displayed on WearablesHQ are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication or last update. However, prices fluctuate frequently on Amazon and other retailers due to promotions, sales, and market changes.

Always verify the current price on the retailer’s website before making a purchase decision. WearablesHQ cannot be held responsible for price discrepancies between what is displayed on this site and the actual price at checkout.

When you click a “Check Price” button or affiliate link, the current live price on Amazon will be displayed on that product’s page.

8. Your Rights as a Consumer

You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. If you prefer to purchase a product we recommend without generating a commission for us, you are free to:

Search for the product directly on Amazon or any retailer by name without using our link
Use a browser extension or private/incognito window to avoid cookie-based tracking
Purchase from a local retailer or a different online store entirely

We appreciate your support when you do use our links — it allows us to continue providing free, independent wearable reviews. But the choice is always yours.

9. Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we earn commissions, or anything covered on this page, please contact us directly. We are committed to full transparency and will respond promptly.

You can also reach us via our Contact page. For information on how we collect and use your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Our Commitment to You

What We Promise, Always

Honest Scores

Review scores reflect real-world performance, never affiliate revenue potential.

Full Transparency

Every affiliate relationship is disclosed. No hidden sponsorships or undisclosed payments.

No Extra Cost

Affiliate commissions are paid by retailers. Your price is always identical whether or not you use our links.

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