Affiliate Disclosure | Teklo Space

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Last Updated: May 8, 2025

Introduction: Our Commitment to Transparency

Welcome to Teklo Space. This Affiliate Disclosure explains how we may earn compensation through affiliate links and partnerships when you read our space technology content, product reviews, and informational resources. We believe in complete transparency with our readers, and this disclosure is part of our commitment to maintaining your trust.

At Teklo Space, we’re passionate about advancing space technology and making information about the cosmos accessible to everyone. While we may earn commissions through certain links, our editorial integrity and commitment to accurate space technology information always comes first.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are specialized URLs that contain a unique identifier. When you click on these links and make a purchase, the company tracks that the referral came from our website and pays us a small commission as a thank you for sending business their way. As explained by Termly, these partnerships help content creators monetize their websites while providing relevant recommendations to their audience.

Important: Using our affiliate links does not cost you anything extra. You’ll pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer’s website.

Our Affiliate Relationships

Teklo Space participates in several affiliate programs related to space technology, astronomy equipment, and educational resources, including:

Amazon Associates Program: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases when you buy astronomy equipment, space-related books, or educational materials through our links.
Specialized Space Technology Retailers: We partner with companies that provide telescopes, satellite communication equipment, and other space-related technologies.
Educational Platforms: We may receive compensation when you sign up for online courses related to astronomy, aerospace engineering, or space science through our links.
Software and Applications: We participate in affiliate programs with companies offering space simulation software, satellite tracking applications, and related digital tools.
Space Memorabilia and Collectibles: We may earn commissions from retailers selling officially licensed space agency merchandise, meteorite samples, and other space-related collectibles.

Our product recommendations are based on several important factors:

Quality and Performance: We only recommend space technology products and resources we believe in
Relevance to Our Readers: We focus on products that enhance your understanding and appreciation of space
Value: We look for products that offer good value at different price points
Reader Feedback: We consider feedback from our space technology community
Expert Testing: When possible, our team personally tests the products we recommend

When we review space technology products discussed in our Spacecraft Components articles or educational resources mentioned in our Innovation Program content, our primary goal is to provide honest, helpful information-regardless of affiliate relationships.

How We Disclose Affiliate Links

Following FTC guidelines and best practices outlined by Digivate, we disclose our affiliate relationships in multiple locations:

On Blog Posts and Articles

Every article that contains affiliate links includes a clear disclosure at the top of the page, before any affiliate links appear. This aligns with FTC guidelines requiring disclosures to be “clear and conspicuous.”

Our standard disclosure at the top of articles reads:

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase products through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we believe will enhance your understanding and exploration of space technology.

In Product Reviews

For dedicated product review articles about space telescopes, satellite communication devices, or astronomy equipment, we include a more detailed disclosure explaining our testing and review process.

Site-Wide Disclosure

This comprehensive Affiliate Disclosure page is accessible from our site footer and linked from all pages containing affiliate content.

FTC Compliance

We follow the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for online disclosures. According to Authority Hacker, the FTC requires that disclosures be:

Clear and conspicuous
Easy to understand
Placed where readers will see them
Near the relevant affiliate links

Our disclosures comply with these requirements to ensure you’re always informed about our affiliate relationships.

How Affiliate Links Affect Our Content

Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is produced independently of our affiliate partnerships. We maintain a strict separation between our content creation team and business relationships to ensure unbiased coverage of space technology news, research, and information.

Product Selection Process

When recommending space-related products or services, we follow this process:

Research market options based on quality, features, and user reviews
Evaluate products based on their merit and relevance to space technology enthusiasts
Consider reader needs and preferences across different knowledge levels
Check if affiliate programs exist for the best products (not the other way around)
Write honest recommendations regardless of commission potential

Impact on Our Content

Affiliate partnerships help support:

Detailed articles about Space Communications Infrastructure
In-depth analysis of Earth Observation Systems
Free access to most of our space technology content
Regular updates and new features on our website

Types of Content That May Contain Affiliate Links

The following types of content on Teklo Space may contain affiliate links:

Space technology product reviews and recommendations
Telescope and astronomy equipment guides
Space education resource recommendations
Space simulation software comparisons
Satellite communication device reviews
Space-themed books and educational materials
Gift guides for space enthusiasts

Where Our Affiliate Disclosures Appear

Based on recommendations from UpPromote, we place our affiliate disclosures in multiple locations to ensure visibility:

Website Footer

A brief disclosure statement and link to this full disclosure page appears in our website footer on every page.

Beginning of Content

Any blog post, article, or review containing affiliate links includes a clear disclosure at the beginning of the content, before any affiliate links appear.

Sidebar Notice

Our website sidebar includes a permanent notice about our use of affiliate links.

Separate Disclosure Page

This comprehensive disclosure page provides detailed information about our affiliate relationships and practices.

Product Review Templates

All product reviews include a standardized disclosure section explaining our testing methodology and affiliate relationships.

Our Commitment to Editorial Integrity

At Teklo Space, we prioritize our readers’ trust and the accuracy of our content above all else. Our commitment to editorial integrity includes:

Honest Evaluations: We provide truthful assessments of all products, even if it means giving a negative review to a product with an affiliate program.
Editorial Independence: Our content team makes decisions based on what’s best for readers, not what generates commissions.
Transparent Relationships: We’re open about all business relationships that might influence our content.
Reader-First Approach: We recommend products because they provide value to our readers, not because they provide commissions to us.
Regular Reviews: We periodically review and update our product recommendations to ensure they remain accurate and valuable.

Your Rights and Choices as a Reader

We respect your right to make informed decisions about the products and services you engage with. You always have the option to:

Use our affiliate links (which helps support our content at no cost to you)
Go directly to product websites without using our affiliate links
Disable cookies that may track affiliate referrals
Contact us with questions about any of our recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships

Do I pay more when I use affiliate links on Teklo Space?

No, you never pay more when using our affiliate links. The price remains exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer’s website. The commission comes from the retailer’s marketing budget, not from an increased price for you.

How do you decide which space technology products to recommend?

Our recommendations are based on several factors: product quality, relevance to space technology enthusiasts, value for money, and reader feedback. We prioritize honest assessments over commission potential, which is why we sometimes recommend products that don’t offer affiliate programs when we believe they’re the best option.

Are all links on Teklo Space affiliate links?

No. While we do participate in affiliate programs, many links on our website are regular, non-affiliate links. These include links to space agencies, educational resources, and internal pages within our website. We only use affiliate links when linking to products or services where we have an established affiliate relationship.

How can I tell which links are affiliate links?

We clearly disclose when content contains affiliate links at the top of each article. Additionally, in some browsers, hovering over a link may show the destination URL, which might contain affiliate identifiers. However, the simplest approach is to assume that product links in our review and recommendation content may be affiliate links.

Does Teklo Space receive free products for review?

Sometimes manufacturers or publishers provide us with space technology products for review purposes. When this happens, we clearly disclose this information in our reviews. Receiving free products never guarantees a positive review – we remain committed to honest assessments regardless of how we obtained the product.

How does affiliate marketing affect your editorial decisions?

Our editorial decisions are made independently of our affiliate partnerships. We first determine what content would be valuable to our space technology audience, then create that content with editorial integrity. Only after deciding to cover a topic do we check if relevant affiliate programs exist. We never create content solely because of affiliate commission potential.

Can I support Teklo Space without using affiliate links?

Yes! While using our affiliate links is a great way to support our space technology content at no cost to you, you can also support us by:

Sharing our articles with fellow space enthusiasts
Engaging with our content through comments
Following us on social media
Subscribing to our newsletter
Disabling ad blockers on our site

What happens if a product you’ve recommended through an affiliate link turns out to be defective?

We stand behind our recommendations, but occasionally products may not meet expectations. If you purchase a product through our affiliate links and experience issues, we encourage you to:

Contact the manufacturer or retailer directly for warranty or return options
Let us know about your experience so we can reconsider our recommendation
Check if we’ve updated our recommendation based on new information

Does Teklo Space collect my personal information through affiliate links?

No. When you click on our affiliate links, we receive anonymous, aggregated data about link clicks, but we never receive or store your personal information, purchase details, or payment information. Your transaction is directly with the retailer, not with us.

How much commission does Teklo Space earn from affiliate links?

Commission rates vary widely depending on the product category and affiliate program. Typically, they range from 1-10% for physical products like telescopes or space-related equipment, and sometimes higher percentages for digital products like online courses or software. The exact commission structures are subject to our confidential agreements with affiliate partners.

Best Practices We Follow for Affiliate Disclosures

Based on guidelines from Printify and other industry experts, we follow these best practices for our affiliate disclosures:

Placement Before Affiliate Links: We always place our disclosures before any affiliate links appear in the content.
Clear and Conspicuous Language: We use plain language that clearly explains the nature of our affiliate relationships.
Appropriate Font Size and Formatting: Our disclosures use the same font size as the surrounding text and formatting that makes them stand out.
Multiple Disclosure Locations: We place disclosures in strategic locations throughout our site to ensure visibility.
Mobile-Friendly Disclosures: Our disclosures are designed to be visible and readable on mobile devices.
Regular Compliance Updates: We stay informed about changes to FTC guidelines and other relevant regulations.
Compliance Monitoring: We regularly audit our site to ensure all affiliate content includes proper disclosures.

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our business relationships or to comply with regulatory requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates when this disclosure was last updated.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: Contact Us Page

Conclusion

At Teklo Space, we value transparency and honesty in everything we do. Our affiliate relationships help us sustain our space technology content while recommending products and services we genuinely believe will enhance your exploration and understanding of space.

By using our affiliate links when making purchases, you help support our ability to create in-depth space technology content at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support and trust in our recommendations.

Thank you for being part of the Teklo Space community – together, we’re exploring the final frontier!

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