Affiliate Disclosure & Editorial Policy

Welcome to The Daily Upgrade.!

The Daily Upgrade ("we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to transparency, honesty, and helping you upgrade your daily life with the best tools available. We believe that you, our reader, deserve to know exactly how this website is funded and how we select the products we recommend.

To comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and the terms of the affiliate programs we participate in, this page details our affiliate relationships and our commitment to editorial independence.

1. How This Website is Funded

Running a high-quality curated directory like The Daily Upgrade requires significant resources—from web hosting and design tools to purchasing products for testing and research.

To keep our content free for you to read, we use Affiliate Marketing as our primary revenue source.

What this means for you:

  • When you click on a link to a product on our site (for example, a link to an air fryer on Amazon or a camera setup), that link may be an "affiliate link."

  • If you click that link and make a purchase within a certain timeframe, the retailer (e.g., Amazon) pays us a small commission.

  • Crucially: This commission comes at no extra cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the vendor's site.

In simple terms: The retailer pays us a "referral fee" for introducing you to their product.

2. Amazon Associates Disclosure

The Daily Upgrade is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

  • As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Please note that while we link to Amazon products, we do not represent Amazon. All issues with orders, shipping, returns, or product quality must be directed to Amazon customer service or the specific seller.

3. Our Editorial Standards & Integrity

We know that affiliate marketing can sometimes create a conflict of interest. We want to be clear about how we handle this to maintain your trust.

How We Select Products: Our recommendations are driven by research, data, and utility—not by commission rates.

  1. Curated Quality: We look for products that genuinely "upgrade" a daily routine. We analyze user reviews, technical specifications, and (whenever possible) conduct hands-on testing.

  2. Independence: We do not accept money, free products, or gifts in exchange for guaranteed positive reviews. If a company sends us a product to review, we will disclose this clearly, and we reserve the right to publish negative opinions if the product does not meet our standards.

  3. Blind Selection: Often, our editorial team selects the products first (e.g., "Top 10 Mechanical Keyboards") before checking if an affiliate program exists. If a great product has no affiliate program, we will often recommend it anyway because our priority is serving you, the reader.

4. Sponsored Content Policy

Occasionally, we may partner with brands for "Sponsored Posts." These are articles where a brand pays us specifically to feature their story or product.

  • Labeling: Any such content will be clearly and conspicuously labeled as "Sponsored," "Partner Content," or "Paid Advertisement" at the top of the article.

  • Honesty: Even in sponsored content, we refuse to publish claims that we believe are false or misleading.

5. Limitation of Liability regarding Products

Please understand that The Daily Upgrade is a publisher, not a manufacturer or retailer.

  • We do not sell products directly. All purchases are made through third-party websites (like Amazon).

  • We do not handle shipping or returns.

  • No Warranty: We do not manufacture the goods listed on this site and cannot guarantee their performance, safety, or durability. Any claim, statistic, or description regarding a product should be verified with the manufacturer or provider.

We advise you to always read the seller's warranty and return policy before making a purchase.

6. Thank You for Your Support

By using our affiliate links, you are directly supporting our ability to research, write, and curate content. It allows us to keep the servers running and the newsletters coming.

We appreciate your trust and support.

If you have any questions regarding this disclosure or our practices, please do not hesitate to contact us.