Affiliate and Advertising Policy
This Affiliate and Advertising Policy explains how Wood Work Science uses affiliate links and third‑party advertising to help fund the research, testing, and publishing of content related to wood science, wood materials, and woodworking guidance on this website.
1. Purpose of This Policy
Wood Work Science is committed to clear and open communication with our readers and partners. This policy describes how affiliate relationships and advertisements appear on our site, and how these revenue sources relate to the content you read about timber properties, finishes, adhesives, joinery, tool use, and related topics.
2. Affiliate Links Disclosure
What are affiliate links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links placed within articles, guides, and buying resources. When you click one of these links and complete a purchase or qualifying action on a partner site, Wood Work Science may receive a commission or other compensation. This does not affect the price you pay.
How we use affiliate links
Our recommendations are based on independent analysis focused on wood behavior, performance in shop or site conditions, material compatibility, and safety considerations. If we have hands‑on experience with a product, material, or tool, we state that in the content. Affiliate relationships do not determine our conclusions, which are grounded in our testing, research, and expertise in wood science and woodworking practice.
Your choice
You are never required to use an affiliate link. If you prefer, you can navigate directly to a vendor’s website without using our links. Always evaluate whether a product, finish, adhesive, or tool is appropriate for your specific application and skill level.
Affiliate programs
Wood Work Science participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that provides a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Wood Work Science may also participate in other affiliate programs from time to time when they are relevant to our audience and content.
3. Advertising Disclosure
Third‑party ads
Wood Work Science may display advertisements served by reputable advertising networks. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to deliver ads that are more relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity.
How advertising works
Advertisements on this site are typically labeled as “Ad,” “Advertisement,” or “Sponsored.” Ad partners may use information about your visits to this and other websites to show interest‑based ads, subject to applicable laws and your device or browser settings.
Your choices regarding advertising
You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising via your ads settings at https://adssettings.google.com/. You can also opt out of many third‑party vendors’ cookies used for interest‑based ads at www.aboutads.info. Your device and browser settings may offer additional controls for cookies and tracking technologies.
4. Sponsored Content & Paid Reviews
Occasionally, Wood Work Science may publish sponsored articles, paid partnerships, or receive in‑kind support (for example, sample finishes, adhesives, wood specimens, or tools for evaluation). We disclose these relationships clearly and prominently.
Content created in collaboration with a sponsor or supported by compensation will be marked with disclosures such as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” “In partnership with [Brand Name],” or similar wording at the beginning of the content so you can easily identify it.
Sponsored status does not change our responsibility to provide accurate, balanced, and practical insights. Our assessments and findings remain our own and are based on our methodology and experience with wood materials and woodworking processes.
5. No Professional Advice
The materials on Wood Work Science, including tool and product recommendations, are provided for general informational and educational purposes. They are not a substitute for professional advice specific to your project, facility, or jurisdiction. Always consult a qualified professional for structural, engineering, safety, or business decisions. Follow all manufacturer instructions, observe shop safety protocols, and verify local building codes and regulations before starting any project or using any product or tool.
6. Your Acknowledgement
By using Wood Work Science, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Wood Work Science may receive compensation through affiliate links and advertising displayed on the site.
- Cookies and similar technologies may be used by us and our advertising or affiliate partners for analytics, personalization, and measurement, as described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.
- You will not hold Wood Work Science responsible for outcomes related to purchases made through affiliate links or your interactions with advertisements or sponsor content.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update or modify this Affiliate and Advertising Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of Wood Work Science after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please reach out through our contact page: https://woodworkscience.com/contact-us/.