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Affiliate Disclosure
We maintain full transparency with our readers. Here is a complete explanation of our affiliate relationships and editorial independence.
Affiliate Relationship Disclosure
StackHK is reader-supported. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you.
Our affiliate partners include, but are not limited to, AI tool vendors on the PartnerStack platform.
Editorial Independence
Our review scores, conclusions, and recommendations are completely unaffected by affiliate relationships. Specific measures include:
- All review scores and Verdicts (Recommended / Reserved / Skip for Now) are finalized before any affiliate links are added
- Affiliate CTA buttons always appear after the review conclusion, never before the scores and verdict
- We never accept requests from tool vendors to modify scores or conclusions
- We honestly report a tool's shortcomings and limitations, even for tools we have affiliate relationships with
Self-Funded Testing Policy
We do not accept any of the following resources from tool vendors:
- Free or discounted premium accounts
- Testing subsidies or compensation
- Advertising fees or sponsored content fees
- Any benefits that could compromise the impartiality of our reviews
The testing costs for every tool (including subscription fees) are fully borne by the StackHK team.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
All affiliate links are clearly labeled. Next to the button or link, you will see "(affiliate link)" or similar labeling text. We do not hide or obscure our affiliate relationships.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
StackHK is an independently operated media project that does not accept advertising or sponsorship. Affiliate commissions are our primary source of revenue to sustain website operations and pay for tool subscriptions. Using affiliate links is the best way to support our continued production of independent content at no additional cost to you.
FTC Compliance Statement
Although StackHK operates from Hong Kong, we follow the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on affiliate marketing and endorsements. We commit to:
- Clear, conspicuous, and understandable disclosure of all affiliate relationships
- Reviews and recommendations that reflect our genuine use experience and honest opinions
- No misleading or false promotional content
Update Log
This affiliate disclosure page was last updated in May 2026. If there are material changes, we will notify readers on this page and in our newsletter.
Contact Us
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