Effective Date: November 20, 2025 Last Updated: November 20, 2025
## Overview
This Affiliate Disclosure explains the affiliate relationships that Global Solo OS maintains with various companies and how these relationships may affect product recommendations, reviews, and content on our platform.
## 1. What Are Affiliate Relationships?
### 1.1 Definition
An affiliate relationship exists when Global Solo OS receives a commission or compensation for referring customers to third-party products or services. These commissions are paid at no additional cost to you.
### 1.2 Our Commitment
We are committed to transparency about our affiliate relationships. This disclosure complies with:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) standards
## 2. Types of Affiliate Relationships
### 2.1 Affiliate Programs
Global Solo OS participates in affiliate programs with various companies, including but not limited to:
**Productivity & Organization Tools:**
- Notion
- Asana
- Trello
- Monday.com
- ClickUp
**Software & SaaS Platforms:**
- Resend
- Supabase
- Stripe
- Various productivity software
**Educational Platforms:**
- Udemy
- Coursera
- Skillshare
**E-commerce & Payment Processors:**
- Lemon Squeezy
- Gumroad
- Stripe
### 2.2 Sponsored Content
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid partnerships. These are always clearly disclosed with labels such as:
- "Sponsored by [Company Name]"
- "Paid Partnership"
- "Ad" or "Advertisement"
### 2.3 Brand Partnerships
We may have brand partnerships where we receive compensation for featuring products or services. These relationships are always disclosed in the relevant content.
## 3. How Affiliate Links Work
### 3.1 Earning Commissions
When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase:
- We receive a commission from the merchant
- You pay the same price (sometimes you may receive a discount)
- The commission does not increase your cost
- This helps support our platform and content creation
### 3.2 Cookie Tracking
Affiliate programs use cookies to track referrals:
- Cookies are placed when you click an affiliate link
- They track purchases made within a specific time period (usually 30-90 days)
- We receive credit for qualifying purchases during this period
- See our [Cookie Policy](/legal/cookie-policy) for more information
## 4. Editorial Independence
### 4.1 Honest Recommendations
Our affiliate relationships do NOT influence our editorial content:
- We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in
- Our reviews are based on actual experience and research
- We provide honest pros and cons, even for affiliate products
- Negative reviews or critiques are published when warranted
### 4.2 Product Testing
When possible, we:
- Test products before recommending them
- Use services ourselves to evaluate quality
- Research user feedback and reviews
- Compare alternatives to ensure we're recommending the best options
### 4.3 Alternative Options
We strive to present multiple options, including:
- Non-affiliate alternatives when they're superior
- Free alternatives to paid products
- Competing products for comparison
- DIY solutions when applicable
## 5. Disclosure Practices
### 5.1 Clear Labeling
We clearly label affiliate content with:
- "Affiliate link" or "Affiliate disclosure" notices
- Visual indicators (e.g., asterisks or icons)
- Prominent disclosures at the beginning of content
- Clear language explaining the relationship
### 5.2 Content Types with Affiliates
Affiliate links may appear in:
- Blog posts and articles
- Product reviews and comparisons
- Email newsletters
- Resource lists and recommendations
- Course materials and guides
### 5.3 Email Communications
Emails containing affiliate links include:
- Clear disclosure in the email body
- Subject line indication when appropriate
- Unsubscribe option (always available)
## 6. Your Rights and Choices
### 6.1 No Obligation
- You are never obligated to use our affiliate links
- You can search for products directly to avoid affiliate tracking
- Using affiliate links supports our work but is entirely optional
### 6.2 Price Comparison
We encourage you to:
- Compare prices across multiple vendors
- Look for better deals or discounts
- Make purchasing decisions based on your needs, not our recommendations
### 6.3 Opt-Out of Tracking
You can avoid affiliate tracking by:
- Disabling cookies in your browser
- Using private/incognito browsing mode
- Going directly to the merchant's website instead of clicking our links
- Using ad blockers that block affiliate tracking
## 7. Specific Affiliate Programs
### 7.1 SaaS Affiliate Programs
We participate in affiliate programs for software services including:
- **Resend:** Email delivery platform
- **Supabase:** Backend-as-a-Service platform
- **Stripe:** Payment processing
- **Lemon Squeezy:** E-commerce platform
### 7.2 Course and Education Platforms
We may earn commissions from:
- Online course platforms when you enroll
- Educational content purchases
- Training program referrals
## 8. Financial Transparency
### 8.1 Revenue Sources
Global Solo OS revenue comes from multiple sources:
- Affiliate commissions (approximately 15-25% of revenue)
- Direct product sales (primary revenue source)
- Consulting and DFY services
- Advertising (minimal)
### 8.2 Commission Disclosure
Affiliate commission rates vary:
- Typically range from 5% to 50% depending on the product
- Higher commissions do NOT influence our recommendations
- We prioritize value to you over commission rates
## 9. Ethical Guidelines
### 9.1 Our Promises
We promise to:
- Always act in your best interest
- Provide honest, unbiased recommendations
- Clearly disclose all affiliate relationships
- Never recommend products solely for commission
- Update or remove recommendations if products change or worsen
### 9.2 What We Don't Do
We will never:
- Recommend products we don't believe in just for commissions
- Hide our affiliate relationships
- Mislead you about product benefits
- Inflate prices through affiliate links
- Use deceptive marketing tactics
## 10. Product Reviews and Ratings
### 10.1 Rating System
Our product ratings are based on:
- Personal experience and testing
- User feedback and reviews
- Feature comparison and analysis
- Value for money assessment
- Customer support quality
### 10.2 Affiliate vs. Non-Affiliate
- Affiliate products are not rated higher than non-affiliate alternatives
- We clearly state when we have affiliate relationships
- Ratings are based solely on product merit
## 11. Questions and Concerns
### 11.1 Contact Us
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships:
**Email:** help@globalsolo.global
**General Inquiries:** help@globalsolo.global
**Website:** https://globalsolo.global
### 11.2 Complaint Process
If you believe we've:
- Failed to disclose an affiliate relationship
- Misrepresented a product
- Acted unethically
Please contact us immediately. We take these concerns seriously and will investigate promptly.
## 12. Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure to reflect:
- New affiliate partnerships
- Changes in FTC guidelines
- Updates to our practices
- User feedback and concerns
**How We Notify You:**
- Updates are posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Material changes are announced via email to subscribers
- Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updates
## 13. Legal Compliance
### 13.1 FTC Compliance
This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255).
### 13.2 International Compliance
We comply with disclosure requirements in:
- European Union (GDPR)
- United Kingdom (ASA guidelines)
- Australia (ACCC guidelines)
- Canada (Competition Bureau guidelines)
## 14. Additional Resources
### 14.1 Related Policies
For more information, see our:
- [Privacy Policy](/legal/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](/legal/terms)
- [Cookie Policy](/legal/cookie-policy)
- [Refund Policy](/legal/refund)
## 15. Your Trust Matters
We value your trust above all else. Our affiliate relationships exist to:
- Support the creation of free, high-quality content
- Allow us to recommend tools we genuinely use and love
- Maintain our platform without excessive advertising
- Continue providing valuable resources to our community
**Bottom Line:** We only recommend what we would recommend to a friend, regardless of affiliate status.
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**Thank you for supporting Global Solo OS by using our affiliate links. Your trust means everything to us.**
**Last Review Date:** November 20, 2025
**Version:** 1.0
**Document ID:** AFFILIATE-2025-11-20