Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: April 11, 2026

Plain-English Summary

When you click a product link on The Goods Filter and make a purchase, we earn a small commission from the retailer — typically 1–10% of the sale price. You pay nothing extra. The price you see at the retailer is the same whether you come from our site or go directly. Our filter decisions are made before any affiliate relationship exists and are never influenced by commission rates. All certifications displayed on this site are independently verified against government databases and third-party certification registries.

What Are Affiliate Links?

An affiliate link is a tracked URL that tells a retailer a visitor came from The Goods Filter. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase, we earn a referral commission paid by the retailer — not by you. The price you pay is identical to what you would pay by going directly to the retailer.

All affiliate links on The Goods Filter are labeled with rel="sponsored" in the HTML and are disclosed through this page and notices adjacent to product listings.

Commissions We Earn

The Goods Filter participates in the following affiliate programs:

  • Amazon Associates — Commission rates vary by category, typically 1–10%.
  • ShareASale — Affiliate network. Commission rates vary by merchant.
  • Impact — Affiliate network. Commission rates vary by merchant.
  • CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) — Affiliate network. Commission rates vary by merchant.
  • Rakuten Advertising — Affiliate network. Commission rates vary by merchant.

What Our Affiliate Relationships Do NOT Affect

Our editorial and verification decisions are fully independent of any affiliate relationship. Specifically:

  • We do not include products because they generate higher commissions
  • We do not exclude products because they generate lower or no commissions
  • We do not display filter tags based on a brand's affiliate status
  • We do not accept payment from brands for inclusion or placement
  • We receive no special rates or incentives from any brand

How Certifications Are Verified

Every certification tag on The Goods Filter is independently verified before it is displayed. We do not rely on brand claims alone. Our three-tier verification process cross-references live government databases (such as the EPA Energy Star Product Finder and USDA Organic Integrity Database), third-party certification registries (such as the Leaping Bunny database and the Non-GMO Project registry), and documented product specifications.

A product must meet or exceed our confidence threshold for each filter before the tag appears. Products with active FDA Class I or II recalls are removed from display regardless of any other scores. See our How We Verify page for full methodology details.

FTC Compliance Statement

This disclosure is made in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's Guidelines Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255). The Goods Filter participates in affiliate programs, which constitute a material connection between our site and the retailers we link to. We disclose this connection prominently on this page, in our site footer, and adjacent to affiliate links throughout the site.

We comply with applicable FTC guidance and make no claim of endorsement by or affiliation with any government agency, certification body, or regulatory authority. The Goods Filter is an independent product discovery platform operated from Connecticut, United States.

Prices and Availability

The Goods Filter does not display product prices. All pricing information is shown at the retailer at the time of purchase. Availability and pricing are determined solely by the retailer. We make no warranty regarding price accuracy, stock availability, or the terms of any sale completed at a third-party retailer.

Questions

If you have questions about this disclosure or our affiliate relationships, please contact us.