Affiliate & Commercial Disclosure

In compliance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255 Guidelines on Endorsements & Testimonials.

Executive Summary: WorkshopRig is an independently owned editorial publication. We test and review products objectively. When you click links on our site and purchase items, we may earn an affiliate commission. This never increases your price, nor does it impact our ratings or verdicts.

1. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Compliance

The Federal Trade Commission requires full disclosure of any financial relationship between an online publisher and product retailers or manufacturers. WorkshopRig is committed to exceeding FTC transparency standards across all published articles, comparison tables, and buyer's guides.

2. How Affiliate Marketing Works on WorkshopRig

Throughout our website, you will find outbound buttons and text links pointing to authorized retailers (such as Amazon, Northern Tool, Home Depot, RockAuto, and brand official stores). These are tracking links provided by reputable affiliate networks including:

  • Amazon Services LLC Associates Program
  • ShareASale / Awin Network
  • Impact.com Affiliate Marketplace
  • CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)

If you click on one of these links and complete a purchase within the retailer's cookie window (typically 24 hours to 90 days), the retailer pays WorkshopRig a small referral fee. This fee comes out of the merchant's advertising budget and never adds a penny to your purchase cost.

3. Editorial Autonomy & Unbiased Ratings

Our writers, mechanics, and laboratory testers are strictly separated from advertising partnerships. We do not accept payment to review products, nor do we alter rankings to favor higher-commission merchants.

If a highly marketed tool fails our stress tests, exhibits poor build quality, or represents poor consumer value, we state that explicitly in our review regardless of affiliate potential. Many tools we recommend offer zero commission compensation—we recommend them solely because they are the right tool for the job.

4. Price Accuracy Disclaimer

Hardware prices, availability, shipping fees, and warranty terms fluctuate frequently across e-commerce platforms. While we strive to present accurate pricing at the time of publication, please verify final pricing and retailer terms directly on the merchant's checkout page before completing your order.

5. Questions and Feedback

For questions regarding our commercial disclosures or affiliate relationships, contact our compliance team at [email protected].