Effective Date: 10-09-2025
At Lathe God (https://lathegod.com/), transparency with our readers is very important to us. To comply with regulations set forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States and similar organizations worldwide, we are providing this detailed Affiliate Disclosure. This disclosure outlines our relationships with affiliate programs, how affiliate links work, what it means for you as a visitor, and why these links are used on our website.
1. What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow us to earn a small commission if you purchase a product or service after clicking the link. When you click on an affiliate link on Lathe God, a tracking cookie may be placed in your browser. If you purchase a product within a specified time frame, we may earn a commission from the sale.
For example:
If we review a wood lathe on Amazon and provide an affiliate link, clicking that link and making a purchase will generate a small commission for Lathe God.
The price you pay will remain the same — affiliate links do not increase your cost.
2. Affiliate Programs We Participate In
Lathe God participates in several affiliate programs. The most notable include:
Amazon Associates Program – As an Amazon Associate, Lathe God earns from qualifying purchases.
Tool & Machinery Retailers – We may have affiliate partnerships with suppliers of woodworking and metalworking tools.
Online Learning Platforms – If we recommend courses or digital products, some links may be affiliate-based.
We will clearly disclose when a post contains affiliate links.
3. Why Do We Use Affiliate Links?
Running a website involves costs: hosting, security, content creation, and ongoing development. Affiliate commissions help us:
Cover operational costs.
Support continued free access to tutorials, reviews, and guides.
Invest in better content and resources for our readers.
Affiliate income allows Lathe God to remain free for all users without requiring subscription fees.
4. Integrity and Objectivity
Our reviews, recommendations, and guides are based on research, expertise, and practical experience in woodworking and metalworking. We do not promote products solely for commissions. If we recommend a lathe, accessory, or safety gear, it is because we believe it adds value to our readers.
We follow these principles:
Products are recommended based on quality, usability, and relevance.
If a product has drawbacks, we disclose them honestly.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content.
5. Responsibility of the Reader
While we provide reviews and recommendations, the final decision is always yours. We strongly encourage readers to:
Compare different products.
Read independent reviews.
Evaluate personal needs before purchasing.
Lathe God is not responsible for dissatisfaction with products purchased through affiliate links.
6. Legal Compliance
This Affiliate Disclosure complies with:
FTC Endorsement Guides in the United States.
EU Affiliate and Consumer Disclosure Laws.
UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines.
7. How to Identify Affiliate Links on Our Site
Posts may contain a disclaimer at the beginning or end stating: “This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.”
Some links may be shortened or tracked through affiliate networks, but they will always redirect to legitimate retailers.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about affiliate links on Lathe God, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@lathegod.com