Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Deventials.ai, we believe in complete transparency about how we monetise our content. This page explains our use of affiliate links and how we maintain editorial independence despite financial relationships with some tool vendors.
Bottom line: We may earn commissions when you purchase tools through our links, but this does NOT influence our reviews or recommendations. Our readers’ trust is more valuable than any commission.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Simple Explanation
An affiliate link is a special tracking URL that tells a vendor you came from our site. If you make a purchase through that link, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Example:
– Regular link: cursor.com/pricing
– Affiliate link: cursor.com/pricing?ref=deventials
The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor’s site.
How Affiliate Programs Work
- You click an affiliate link on our site
- A cookie is placed on your device (typically 30-90 days)
- If you purchase within that timeframe, we receive a commission
- The vendor pays us a percentage of your purchase (usually 10-30%)
- You pay the same price as any other customer
Which Links Are Affiliate Links?
Tools with Affiliate Programs
We currently participate in affiliate programs for the following AI coding tools (list updated regularly):
AI Code Editors & IDEs:
– Cursor AI
– GitHub Copilot (via GitHub)
– Tabnine
– Codeium
– (Others may be added)
How to Identify Affiliate Links:
We mark affiliate links in our content with:
– Clear disclosure statements at the top of review/comparison articles
– Inline disclosures where relevant
– “This is an affiliate link” notices (where appropriate)
Note: Not all tool links are affiliate links. Many tools we review don’t have affiliate programs, and we recommend them anyway based on merit.
Where We Use Affiliate Links
Article Types with Affiliate Links
1. Review Articles
Example: “Cursor AI Review 2025”
– Links to pricing pages
– Links to sign-up pages
– Product feature comparisons
Disclosure Location: Top of the article and before the pricing section
2. Comparison Articles
Example: “Cursor vs GitHub Copilot”
– Links to both/all tools being compared
– Pricing comparison tables
– Sign-up/trial links
Disclosure Location: Top of article
3. Best-of Lists
Example: “Best AI Code Editors 2025”
– Links to each tool in the ranking
– “Get Started” buttons
– Pricing information links
Disclosure Location: Introduction and tool sections
4. Tutorial Articles
Example: “How to Use Cursor AI”
– Links to download/install pages
– Links to tool documentation
– Getting started guides
Disclosure Location: Introduction or prerequisites section
Where We DON’T Use Affiliate Links
- Links to official documentation
- Links to open-source repositories (GitHub, etc.)
- Links to competitor analysis sites
- Links to other educational resources
- Internal links within our site
Our Editorial Independence Guarantee
What Affiliate Relationships Do NOT Affect
✓ Review Scores – Tools are rated objectively, not by commission rates
✓ Rankings – Best-of lists rank by merit, not affiliate potential
✓ Recommendations – We recommend what’s actually best for your use case
✓ Criticism – We point out flaws even if it costs us sales
✓ Comparison Fairness – All tools compared honestly, regardless of affiliate status
Examples of Our Independence
We’ve recommended free tools over paid tools when they’re better for certain use cases (even though paid tools earn commissions).
We’ve criticised tools we’re affiliated with when they have genuine flaws or limitations.
We’ve ranked non-affiliate tools #1 in best-of lists when they genuinely deserve it.
We’ve written “don’t buy” recommendations for tools with affiliate programs when they’re not worth the money.
How Affiliate Revenue Supports Our Work
What We Do with Affiliate Commissions
Affiliate revenue helps us:
✓ Test More Tools – Purchase subscriptions for hands-on testing
✓ Create Better Content – Fund writers, editors, and researchers
✓ Maintain the Site – Cover hosting, tools, and infrastructure costs
✓ Stay Independent – Avoid reliance on sponsored content or ads
✓ Provide Free Content – Keep all our reviews and guides free for readers
Alternative Monetisation:
If we didn’t use affiliate links, we’d need to rely on:
– Intrusive display ads
– Sponsored content (pay-for-placement reviews)
– Paywalls or subscription models
– Selling user data
We believe affiliate marketing is the most reader-friendly model when done transparently.
FTC Compliance
Federal Trade Commission Guidelines
We comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for affiliate disclosure, which require:
✓ Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure – Affiliate relationships must be obvious
✓ Proximity to Links – Disclosures near the relevant links
✓ Plain Language – Easy to understand disclosure statements
✓ Unavoidable Placement – Can’t be hidden in fine print
Our FTC-Compliant Disclosures:
We include statements like:
“This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This supports our testing and content creation.”
These appear:
– At the top of articles with affiliate links
– Before pricing sections
– Near call-to-action buttons
– In article footers
International Compliance
Regulations We Follow
United States – FTC Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255)
European Union – Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
United Kingdom – ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) rules
Canada – Competition Bureau guidelines
Australia – ACCC consumer law
We ensure our disclosures meet the strictest global standards.
Your Benefits as a Reader
Why Affiliate Links Can Help You
1. Support Quality Content
Your purchases help us test more tools and create better content—at no cost to you.
2. No Price Increase
You pay the exact same price as going directly to the vendor. Sometimes you get exclusive discounts through our affiliate partnerships.
3. Honest Reviews
Because we don’t accept paid placements, affiliate revenue lets us maintain editorial independence.
4. Free Access
We keep all our content free instead of putting it behind paywalls.
5. Better Recommendations
We can afford to test tools thoroughly instead of relying on marketing materials.
Affiliate Program Specifics
Major Affiliate Partnerships
Cursor AI
– Commission: (Varies by plan)
– Cookie Duration: 30 days
– What We Earn: Percentage of subscription purchases
– Your Benefit: Same pricing as direct purchase
GitHub / GitHub Copilot
– Commission: (Varies)
– Cookie Duration: 30-90 days
– What We Earn: Percentage of GitHub subscriptions
– Your Benefit: Same pricing, sometimes exclusive student discounts
Tabnine
– Commission: (Varies by plan)
– Cookie Duration: 30 days
– What We Earn: Percentage of Pro/Enterprise subscriptions
– Your Benefit: Same pricing as direct purchase
Note: Commission rates and terms are subject to change by vendors. We do not disclose exact commission percentages as this is typically confidential.
Non-Affiliate Recommendations
Tools We Review Without Affiliate Programs
We frequently recommend tools that do not have affiliate programs, including:
- Many open-source AI coding tools
- Free-tier-only services
- Tools without affiliate marketing programs
- Competitor tools we genuinely think are better
Recent examples of non-affiliate recommendations:
– (List would include actual examples when applicable)
– Open-source alternatives
– Free tools with no paid tier
– Tools ranked #1 despite no affiliate program
This demonstrates our commitment to recommending the best tool for your needs, not the best tool for our revenue.
Disclosure Statement Examples
Standard Review Disclosure
At the top of review articles:
Affiliate Disclosure: Deventials.ai participates in affiliate programs. When you purchase [Tool Name] through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This supports our testing and content creation but does NOT influence our honest review. We only recommend tools we’ve genuinely tested and believe provide value.
Comparison Article Disclosure
At the top of comparison articles:
Affiliate Disclosure: This comparison contains affiliate links for some or all tools discussed. We may earn commissions from purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you. Both/all tools have been tested fairly and independently. Our rankings are based on merit, not affiliate commissions.
Best-of List Disclosure
At the top of listicle articles:
Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. We’ve tested all tools listed and recommend them based on merit, not commission rates. Some tools listed have no affiliate programs but are included because they’re genuinely excellent. Purchases through our links support our testing at no cost to you.
Tutorial Disclosure
At the top of tutorial articles:
Affiliate Disclosure: Links to [Tool Name] in this tutorial may be affiliate links. Your purchase supports our content creation at no extra cost to you, but does not influence the tutorial content.
Your Choice Matters
You’re Always in Control
You are NOT required to use our affiliate links. You can:
✓ Go directly to vendor sites – Search for the tool and go directly
✓ Remove tracking parameters – Delete the ?ref= part of URLs
✓ Use bookmarks – Save direct vendor URLs
✓ Compare prices elsewhere – Always smart to shop around
We still get value from your visit:
– You learned about the tool from us
– You trust our review enough to consider it
– You might share our content with others
That’s valuable even without a commission.
Questions About Affiliate Links?
Common Questions
Q: Do affiliate links track me across other websites?
A: Only for the specific vendor’s site, and only for the cookie duration (typically 30-90 days). We don’t track you site-wide.
Q: Can I trust reviews with affiliate links?
A: Yes, if the site is transparent (like we are). Affiliate marketing is standard in honest tech review sites. What matters is editorial independence, which we maintain.
Q: Do you recommend tools just because they have affiliate programs?
A: No. We frequently recommend non-affiliate tools when they’re better. Check our reviews of open-source and free tools for proof.
Q: How much do you earn from affiliate commissions?
A: It varies by month and depends on which tools readers purchase. We’re transparent about having affiliate relationships but don’t disclose exact earnings.
Q: Will you review tools without affiliate programs?
A: Absolutely. Many of our reviews are for tools with no affiliate option. We review what developers need to know, regardless of monetisation.
How to Support Us
If You Appreciate Our Content
Using affiliate links is optional, but appreciated if:
– Our review helped you make a decision
– You were planning to purchase anyway
– You want to support free, independent content
Other ways to support us:
– Share our articles with fellow developers
– Follow us on social media
– Provide feedback and corrections
– Suggest tools for us to review
– Leave thoughtful comments
What helps most:
Honest engagement and sharing our content helps more than any single commission. Growing our audience lets us test more tools and create better content.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure as we:
– Join new affiliate programs
– Leave existing programs
– Change our disclosure practices
– Update to comply with new regulations
Material changes will be noted with:
– Updated “Last Updated” date at the top
– Announcement on affected articles
– Notice on our homepage (if major)
Contact Us About Affiliates
Questions, Concerns, or Feedback?
General Affiliate Questions:
Email: contact@deventials.ai
Request to Remove Affiliate Link from Specific Article:
Email: contact@deventials.ai
(We’ll consider requests on a case-by-case basis)
Report Undisclosed Affiliate Link:
Email: contact@deventials.ai
(If you find an affiliate link without proper disclosure, please let us know immediately)
Business/Vendor Inquiries:
Email: contact@deventials.ai
(For tool vendors interested in affiliate partnerships)
Our Promise to You
The Deventials.ai Pledge
We promise to:
✓ Disclose all affiliate relationships clearly and prominently
✓ Maintain editorial independence regardless of affiliate status
✓ Recommend the best tools for your needs, not our revenue
✓ Test everything thoroughly before recommending
✓ Update reviews when tools change, or our opinions evolve
✓ Admit mistakes and issue corrections promptly
✓ Put readers first in every decision we make
You can hold us to this.
If you ever feel we’ve compromised our editorial integrity for affiliate revenue, please contact us immediately at contact@deventials.ai. We take this seriously.
Legal Disclaimer
This Affiliate Disclosure is part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with consumer protection laws, including:
- FTC Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255) – United States
- ASA CAP Code – United Kingdom
- Unfair Commercial Practices Directive – European Union
- Competition Bureau Guidelines – Canada
- ACCC Consumer Law – Australia
Effective Date: December 11, 2025
Applies to: All content on deventials.ai containing affiliate links
Summary (TL;DR)
What you need to know:
- We use affiliate links in reviews, comparisons, and best-of lists
- You pay the same price whether you use our links or not
- Affiliate commissions do NOT influence our reviews
- We clearly disclose all affiliate relationships
- We recommend tools based on merit, not commission rates
- We frequently recommend non-affiliate tools when they’re better
- Using our links is optional, but it supports our free content
- We comply with all FTC and international affiliate guidelines
Questions? Contact contact@deventials.ai
Thank you for supporting independent, honest tech reviews!
Last Updated: December 11, 2025