Affiliate Disclosure
Soccer Gear Guide publishes soccer equipment information and buying guides. Some links on this website can earn us a commission if you make a qualifying purchase. Here is how those relationships work and what they mean for you.
We May Earn Commissions From Qualifying Purchases
Some links to products and retailers on SoccerGearGuide.com are affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make an eligible purchase, we may receive a commission.
There is no separate fee charged by Soccer Gear Guide for using these links. Product prices, discounts, taxes, shipping, and other charges are determined by the retailer and may change.
How Affiliate Links Work
An affiliate link is a shopping link that can identify a referral from one website to another. It allows a retailer or affiliate program to determine whether a qualifying transaction is eligible for a commission.
You Read a Guide
You visit a Soccer Gear Guide article to research equipment, compare options, or understand which product category suits your needs.
You Follow a Shopping Link
If you choose to click a qualifying affiliate link, you are directed to an external retailer or product-search page.
A Purchase May Earn a Commission
If a purchase meets the retailer’s affiliate-program conditions, Soccer Gear Guide may earn a commission. Not every click or purchase qualifies.
You are never required to use an affiliate link to read our content. You can research products, compare information, or visit retailers independently.
Our Participation in the Amazon Associates Program
Soccer Gear Guide participates in the Amazon Associates affiliate program, which provides a way for eligible websites to earn advertising fees through qualifying referrals.
Some links on SoccerGearGuide.com may direct you to Amazon product listings, product categories, or search results. A link to a search-results page does not guarantee that a particular product, model, size, or price is available.
Amazon determines which transactions qualify, the applicable program conditions, and any commissions payable under its program rules.
Amazon is responsible for purchases completed through its marketplace, including checkout, applicable payment processing, seller information, shipping arrangements, and the return options associated with your order. Soccer Gear Guide is not the seller of those products.
What Affiliate Relationships Mean for Product Recommendations
Affiliate compensation is relevant information when evaluating product recommendations, which is why we disclose it.
Our aim is to help readers make informed soccer equipment decisions using product information, intended-use considerations, and practical comparisons.
What a Recommendation Should Explain
- Who the equipment is intended for.
- Which field surface or training setting it suits.
- Important sizing and fit considerations.
- Relevant construction or feature differences.
- Limitations and alternatives worth considering.
What Readers Should Not Assume
- That the highest-priced option is always best.
- That every linked product has been physically tested.
- That a manufacturer’s marketing claim is proven performance data.
- That a linked product is currently in stock.
- That an affiliate relationship guarantees a positive recommendation.
Where an article relies on manufacturer specifications or published product information, that should not be mistaken for firsthand testing. Unless genuine testing is explicitly documented, readers should not assume that we have personally used or evaluated the equipment in a physical test.
How to Evaluate a Product Linked From Our Website
Affiliate links can make it convenient to compare products, but the final purchase decision should be based on the exact item offered by the retailer.
- Confirm the model: Soccer cleats and other equipment may have multiple generations or similarly named versions.
- Check the performance tier: Elite, Pro, Academy, Club, and other designations can refer to materially different products.
- Check sizing: Use the relevant manufacturer size guide, especially for youth equipment.
- Check field compatibility: Confirm that the outsole is appropriate for the intended surface rather than assuming all cleats work everywhere.
- Review the seller: Verify the listing details, delivery terms, returns, and applicable warranties.
- Compare the final price: The amount charged by the retailer may differ from prices previously shown elsewhere.
For example, our soccer shoes and cleats guide explains how playing surfaces and fit affect the buying decision. Equipment requirements are different for soccer recovery products, where intended use and product limitations deserve particular attention.
Retailers, External Links & Product Information
Soccer Gear Guide may link to third-party websites for shopping, manufacturer information, or additional resources. Not every external link is necessarily an affiliate link.
When you leave SoccerGearGuide.com, the destination website controls its own content, product listings, privacy practices, checkout process, and terms of service.
Manufacturers and retailers may change product descriptions, materials, model availability, prices, or purchasing conditions without notice. Information in an article should be considered alongside the current details published by the relevant manufacturer or seller.
For more information about website data practices, please read our Privacy Policy.
Why You May See Affiliate Notices on Individual Articles
This page explains our general affiliate relationships, but readers should not have to search for a separate policy page to discover that a recommendation may generate a commission.
For that reason, affiliate disclosures should also appear clearly and prominently in the relevant article or shopping context, close enough to the recommendations or links that readers can understand the relationship before deciding whether to click.
This approach is consistent with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidance on clear and conspicuous disclosures of material connections.
When a buying guide includes commission-generating links, the relationship should be made clear within that guide itself.
Questions About Affiliate Links
Does clicking an affiliate link automatically earn Soccer Gear Guide money?
No. A click alone does not necessarily generate a commission. Any commission depends on the retailer’s program conditions and whether an eligible transaction occurs.
Will I pay more because I use an affiliate link?
Soccer Gear Guide does not add a separate charge for using an affiliate link. The retailer determines the price and applicable fees. As with any online purchase, compare the final checkout total before ordering.
Are all products mentioned on Soccer Gear Guide affiliate products?
Not necessarily. A product may be discussed for comparison, explanation, or informational purposes without a commission-generating link. Similarly, some external links lead to official manufacturer resources or other reference material.
Does an affiliate link mean a product has been personally tested?
No. Affiliate participation and hands-on testing are separate matters. Physical testing should only be assumed when an article explicitly documents that testing.
Who handles a return or problem with my order?
Contact the retailer or seller through which you placed the order. Soccer Gear Guide does not handle checkout transactions or retailer returns for purchases made on third-party websites.
Can I use Soccer Gear Guide without buying anything?
Yes. The informational articles and buying guides can be read without making a purchase. Shopping links are optional.
Official Affiliate Disclosure Guidance
These resources explain the principles behind clear affiliate disclosures and the Amazon Associates identification requirement.
Know How the Website Is Supported Before You Shop
Affiliate commissions help support Soccer Gear Guide’s equipment content. Your buying decisions remain your own, and our goal is to provide information that helps you compare options with a clearer understanding of their intended use and limitations.
To learn more about the website and its content, visit our About page.