Independent guidance for US renters. How we handle affiliate links

Room to Settle / Transparency

Affiliate disclosure

If a product link supports this editorial work, the relationship should be clear before a reader makes a decision.

Current status: this build contains Amazon Associate links on the narrow-gap storage research page. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The page still labels candidates as research items rather than product winners because exact variants, prices, ratings, and availability are not yet fully confirmed.

What an affiliate link means

If a future article includes an affiliate link, Room to Settle may earn a commission after a reader uses that link. The commercial relationship and any material effect on the reader must be explained clearly beside the relevant guidance.

How links should be handled

Affiliate links should be labeled near the recommendation and this page should remain easy to find. A link should never be hidden behind vague language or presented as independent proof of quality.

Editorial independence

A commission is not a substitute for evidence. Product guides should describe the decision criteria, disclose meaningful limitations, avoid claims of personal testing when none occurred, and keep alternatives in view where they help a reader decide.

Before any future monetization

Before adding future affiliate monetization or another commercial relationship, the publishing owner must review the specific program terms, the proposed disclosure placement, the underlying product evidence, and applicable advertising requirements. This page and any affected guide must be updated before a link goes live.

Scope of this notice

This is a plain-language description of the current build and editorial policy. It is not legal advice. A public contact method is not available in this pre-launch build.