Affiliate and Advertising Policy
This Affiliate and Advertising Policy explains how Water System Wiki uses affiliate links and third‑party advertising to fund the operation of our home water softener, water heater, plumbing, and broader water systems content. We aim to be clear about when and how compensation may be earned from links or ads you encounter on our site.
1. Purpose of This Policy
Water System Wiki is committed to transparent business practices with readers, users, and partners. This policy describes our approach to affiliate marketing and display advertising, how these practices support our work, and what they may mean for your experience while researching water treatment, plumbing, and water-heating topics on our site.
2. Affiliate Links Disclosure
What Are Affiliate Links?
Water System Wiki participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some links in our articles, guides, and product roundups are special tracking links that identify our site. If you click one of these links and complete a qualifying purchase or action on the retailer’s website, we may receive a commission or other compensation at no extra cost to you.
How We Use Affiliate Links
Our recommendations are based on research, hands-on evaluation where feasible, and consideration of relevant standards (for example, applicable NSF/ANSI certifications) and product specifications important to homeowners and professionals working with water softeners, filtration, heaters, and plumbing systems. Compensation from affiliate programs does not determine our opinions or the topics we cover. Where required, we provide clear disclosures near affiliate links or within the content.
Your Choice
You are never required to use our affiliate links. You may navigate directly to a vendor’s website to make purchases if you prefer. Pricing, availability, and promotions shown by retailers are subject to change without notice; always confirm details with the seller before buying.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
Water System Wiki is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
We may also join additional affiliate programs from time to time with retailers or service providers relevant to water treatment, plumbing supplies, and home improvement.
3. Advertising Disclosure
Third‑Party Ads
Water System Wiki may display advertisements served by third‑party networks such as Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers, and similar technologies to deliver ads tailored to your interests and to measure performance. We do not control the specific ads you see and the appearance of an ad does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised product or service.
How Advertising Works
Ads are generally labeled (for example, “Ads by Google” or similar). Third‑party vendors, including Google, may serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These vendors may combine data about your browsing activity to provide interest‑based advertising.
Your Choices Regarding Advertising
You can manage or opt out of personalized Google ads via the Google Ads Settings page at https://adssettings.google.com/. You can also opt out of many third‑party vendors’ interest‑based advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info. Your browser settings may allow you to block or delete cookies; note that doing so may affect site functionality.
4. Sponsored Content & Paid Reviews
From time to time, Water System Wiki may publish sponsored articles, paid partnerships, in‑kind product evaluations, or other compensated material. Any such content will be clearly identified with labels such as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” “In partnership with [Brand Name],” or similar disclosures placed in a prominent location at the start of the content.
We retain editorial control over our opinions and conclusions. Compensation or product samples do not guarantee coverage or a positive review, and sponsors do not approve our final verdicts. If a relationship could reasonably affect how a reader evaluates the content, we will disclose it.
5. No Professional Advice
The information on Water System Wiki, including product recommendations and installation guidance, is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It is not professional plumbing, electrical, gas, engineering, or code‑compliance advice. Work on pressurized water lines, gas connections, venting, electrical circuits, and similar systems can be hazardous and may require permits or inspections. Always consult manufacturer instructions and local codes, and seek guidance from a qualified, licensed professional before purchasing, installing, servicing, or modifying any equipment or system.
6. Your Acknowledgement
By using Water System Wiki, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Water System Wiki may earn compensation from affiliate links and third‑party advertisements displayed on the site.
- Cookies and similar technologies may be used by us and our advertising and analytics partners as described in this policy and in our privacy disclosures.
- Water System Wiki is not responsible for your interactions with third‑party merchants, services, or ads, including any purchases, returns, warranties, shipping, or customer service issues.
- You are responsible for verifying product specifications, compatibility, certifications, and installation requirements with the manufacturer or seller before purchase or use.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Affiliate and Advertising Policy at any time. Revisions will be posted on this page, and your continued use of Water System Wiki after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please reach out through our Contact Us page: https://watersystemwiki.com/contact-us/. All inquiries must be submitted via the contact form.