Affiliate Disclosure
Full transparency about how we earn money
How We Make Money
Vantage is an affiliate site. When you click a link to a program and make a purchase, we earn a commission from ClickBank or the vendor. This is how we sustain the site and continue writing reviews.
This is standard practice in the review industry. We disclose it because we believe you deserve transparency.
Does This Bias Our Reviews?
The short answer: no. Here is why:
We Earn the Same Commission Regardless
Whether a program scores 3 or 9 out of 10, the commission is the same. We have no incentive to inflate or deflate scores based on payout rates.
We Review Programs We Complete
We do not review programs we have not personally purchased and completed. This keeps us honest. We experience the same pain points you would.
Bad Reviews Hurt More Than They Help
If our credibility erodes because we inflate scores, nobody trusts us. Our long-term income depends on being trustworthy, not on any single commission.
We Publish Negative Findings
Every review includes what we did not like. Many programs score below 7 and do not get our recommendation. We do not hide this.
Comparison to the Alternative
Consider the alternative: a review site that claims it has no financial incentives but actually makes money through advertising, sponsorships, or paid placements. At least with affiliate commissions, the incentive is transparent and proportional to customer satisfaction.
We chose the affiliate model because it aligns our incentives with yours. We want you to buy good programs and be happy with your purchase. That is when the customer and we both win.
FTC Compliance
This site complies with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. Affiliate relationships are disclosed on every review page and in this policy.
Questions?
We are committed to transparency. If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn money, email us at hello@vantage.com.