Affiliate disclosure

Our commitment to transparency

PERFRIG.COM participates in affiliate programs with retailers and manufacturers. When you purchase products through links on our site, we may earn commissions. This disclosure explains how affiliate relationships work, how we maintain editorial independence, and what it means for you.

How affiliate programs work

What are affiliate links?

Affiliate links are special URLs that track purchases. When you click an affiliate link and buy something, the retailer knows the sale came from our site and pays us a small commission.

The “tag” identifies PERFRIG as the referrer. Your shopping experience is identical—same price, same product, same checkout.

Commission rates

Commission rates vary by retailer and product category, typically ranging from 1% to 10% of the purchase price. Rates change frequently and are set by retailers, not by us.

We do not receive higher commissions for recommending specific products within a category. For example, our GPU recommendations earn the same commission rate regardless of which model we recommend.

What you pay

Editorial independence

Our review process

Affiliate relationships do NOT influence:

Honest opinions:

Our verdicts reflect real testing results and value analysis. We publish negative reviews even when products have lucrative affiliate programs. We recommend budget alternatives even when they earn lower commissions.

Testing before recommending

For hardware reviews:

• We purchase products with our own funds when possible
• We conduct independent testing across multiple benchmarks
• We compare products to competitors
• We base recommendations on real-world performance and value

We do not:

• Review products solely because they’re available through affiliates
• Accept payment from manufacturers for positive coverage
• Allow affiliate partnerships to influence test methodologies
• Promote products we haven’t tested or researched

When we don’t link

We sometimes recommend products without affiliate links when:

• The product is sold exclusively through retailers we’re not affiliated with
• The manufacturer sells direct without an affiliate program
• Editorial integrity requires avoiding any appearance of conflict

Absence of an affiliate link doesn’t indicate inferior products—it simply means we can’t earn commissions on those sales.

Disclosure practices

Article-level disclosure

Articles containing affiliate links include clear disclosures:

• At the beginning of buying guides and product roundups
• Before affiliate link sections in reviews
• In context where readers might click affiliate links

Link identification

When technically feasible, we identify affiliate links through:

• Disclaimer text near links
• Contextual disclosure in articles
• This dedicated Disclosure page linked in site footer

We aim for transparency without cluttering content with repetitive disclosures.

FTC compliance

We comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and affiliate disclosures:

16 CFR Part 255: We clearly and conspicuously disclose material connections (affiliate relationships) that might affect the weight readers give to our endorsements.

Disclosure standards:

• Clear: Disclosures use plain language
• Conspicuous: Placed where readers will notice them
• Unavoidable: Readers encounter disclosures before clicking affiliate links
• Honest: Accurately describes our affiliate relationships

Why this matters

FTC disclosure requirements exist to protect consumers. They ensure you know when content creators have financial incentives related to products they recommend.

We take these obligations seriously and exceed minimum requirements when possible.

What we don’t do

How affiliate revenue supports PERFRIG

Affiliate commissions help us:

This revenue model allows us to:

• Test more products
• Publish more comprehensive content
• Remain editorially independent
• Provide free content to readers

Without affiliate revenue, we’d need alternative funding (subscriptions, sponsored content, manufacturer partnerships) that could compromise independence.

Your choices

Questions and concerns

Conflicts of interest

We work hard to avoid conflicts between serving readers and earning revenue. When potential conflicts arise, we:

• Disclose them clearly
• Prioritize reader interests
• Maintain editorial independence
• Seek additional perspectives or testing

If you believe affiliate relationships have influenced our content inappropriately, contact us at: [email protected]

Accuracy of information

While we strive for accuracy, prices, availability, and product specifications change frequently. Always verify critical information directly with retailers before purchasing.

We update content regularly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy on prices or availability. We are not responsible for pricing errors, stock changes, or retailer policy changes.

Product availability may vary by region and retailer.

Complaints or questions

For questions about our affiliate practices:

• General inquiries: [email protected]
• Ethical concerns: [email protected]
• FTC compliance: [email protected]

We take feedback seriously and will address concerns promptly.

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable through:

Editorial policies:

• Clear separation between editorial and commercial decisions
• Review processes that prioritize testing results over revenue
• Multiple editors reviewing content for bias

Transparency:

• This detailed disclosure page
• Article-level disclosures
• Honest communication about our business model

Reader feedback:

• Open channels for questions and concerns
• Willingness to correct errors or address bias
• Regular review of policies and practices

Updates to this disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure to reflect:

• New affiliate partnerships
• Changes in disclosure practices
• Evolving FTC guidelines
• Reader feedback

Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be announced through site notices.