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Affiliate disclosure

How commissions, retailer links, and editorial independence work on The Lit Shelf.

Plain-language disclosure: The Lit Shelf participates in the Amazon Associates Program. If you click a qualifying Amazon link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. A commission is not a recommendation and does not change the price set by the retailer.

Program-specific language

Each network or retailer can impose its own disclosure, link, content, and geographic requirements. We will add the required wording before using that program and will not imply approval that has not been granted.

Amazon Associates disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

What commissions will not change

  • It does not buy a recommendation. We do not accept payment for a higher ranking or favourable description.
  • We may compare more than one source. Availability, specifications, and suitability matter more than the identity of the retailer.
  • We may tell you not to buy. A guide can conclude that an existing item, a measurement, or a lower-cost alternative is the better choice.

How links are labelled

We will place clear language near a monetized link, such as “Affiliate link — we may earn a commission if you purchase through this link.” Prices, availability, shipping, and product specifications can change after publication, so check the retailer’s current listing before buying.

Questions and updates

We will update this page when a material program relationship, tracking practice, or required disclosure changes. If anything is unclear, get in touch.

Last updated 9 August 2026. This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. Obtain legal review for the jurisdictions and affiliate programs you use.