Affiliate Disclosure

Transparency about our affiliate relationships.

Effective Date: November 20, 2025
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

1. 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.

2. What Are Affiliate Relationships?

2.1 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.

2.2 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

3. Types of Affiliate Relationships

3.1 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

3.2 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"

3.3 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.

4. How Affiliate Links Work

4.1 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

4.2 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 for more information

5. Editorial Independence

5.1 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

5.2 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

5.3 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

6. Disclosure Practices

6.1 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

6.2 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

6.3 Email Communications

Emails containing affiliate links include:

Clear disclosure in the email body
Subject line indication when appropriate
Unsubscribe option (always available)

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 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

7.2 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

7.3 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

8. Specific Affiliate Programs

8.1 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

8.2 Course and Education Platforms

We may earn commissions from:

Online course platforms when you enroll
Educational content purchases
Training program referrals

9. Financial Transparency

9.1 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)

9.2 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

10. Ethical Guidelines

10.1 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

10.2 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

11. Product Reviews and Ratings

11.1 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

11.2 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

12. Questions and Concerns

12.1 Contact Us

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships:

Email: help@globalsolo.global
General Inquiries: help@globalsolo.global
Website: https://globalsolo.global

12.2 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.

13. 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

14. Legal Compliance

14.1 FTC Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255).

14.2 International Compliance

We comply with disclosure requirements in:

European Union (GDPR)
United Kingdom (ASA guidelines)
Australia (ACCC guidelines)
Canada (Competition Bureau guidelines)

15. Additional Resources

15.1 Related Policies

For more information, see our:

16. 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 founders and operators

Bottom Line: We only recommend what we would recommend to a friend, regardless of affiliate status.