Complete transparency about how we fund our free tools and services
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At EverestKit, we believe in complete transparency. This Affiliate Disclosure explains how we fund our website, maintain our free tools, and disclose our various revenue streams.
We provide 100% FREE tools (PDF utilities, photo editors, converters, etc.) and generate revenue through affiliate marketing, advertising, and our expert services. This disclosure complies with FTC guidelines and international advertising standards.
All our utility tools are completely free with no hidden costs:
No commissions or affiliate links are integrated into these free tools.They remain free thanks to revenue from other parts of our website.
We participate in select affiliate programs to generate revenue that supports our free tools:
We may earn from qualifying purchases when you click Amazon links in our blog content.
Software tools, online courses, and digital resources mentioned in our tutorials.
Web hosting, domain registration, and other services recommended in our expert guides.
We only promote products and services we genuinely believe will benefit our users.
We use Google AdSense to display contextual advertisements. These ads help fund our free tools. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on user interests and browsing behavior.
Occasionally, we publish sponsored articles or reviews. All sponsored content is clearly labeled with disclosures like Sponsored, Paid Partnership, or #ad.
Some content may be created in partnership with brands. These are always disclosed, and we maintain editorial control to ensure content quality.
| Program Type | Commission Model | Typical Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Associates | Percentage of sale | 1-10% depending on category |
| Digital Products | Fixed commission or percentage | 20-50% of sale |
| Service Referrals | Fixed bounty or recurring | $50-$200 per referral |
Note: Commissions never affect the price you pay. You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant.
We only recommend products/services we've tested or genuinely believe in.
We don't accept payment for positive reviews. All opinions are our own.
We regularly review and update our recommendations to ensure accuracy.
Editorial content and sponsored content are clearly distinguished.
Every page containing affiliate links includes a clear disclosure statement near the top or bottom of the content. We comply with FTC guidelines for clear and conspicuous disclosure.
We adhere to multiple legal frameworks:
We regularly review our practices to ensure compliance with evolving regulations in all jurisdictions where our content is accessible.
You pay the same price whether you use our links or go directly.
Your data isn't shared with affiliates beyond what they collect directly.
Affiliate revenue helps us maintain and improve our free utilities.
No. You pay exactly the same price. The merchant pays us a commission from their marketing budget, not from your purchase price.
Yes! All PDF tools, photo editors, converters, and utilities are 100% free with no hidden charges, watermarks, or registration requirements.
We clearly label affiliate links with text like (affiliate link), #ad, or include a disclosure statement at the beginning/end of articles.
While we can't remove affiliate links from published content (as they fund our free tools), you can always use ad blockers or go directly to merchants if you prefer not to use affiliate links.
Have questions about our affiliate relationships or want to partner with us?
General Inquiries: [email protected]
Affiliate Partnerships: [email protected]
Advertising: ads@everestkit.com