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In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255), Depplo discloses the following material connection to our readers.
1. We Participate in Affiliate Programs
Depplo is reader-supported. When you click certain links on our Site and subsequently sign up for, purchase, download, or install a product or service, Depplo may receive a commission or referral fee from the company involved. This applies across all of our coverage areas, including:
- VPN providers — commissions from subscription sign-ups and referrals
- Games and gaming platforms — commissions from game purchases, platform sign-ups, or promotional offers
- AI software and tools — commissions from subscriptions, trials, or license purchases
- General software products — commissions from purchases, downloads, or subscription conversions
2. No Additional Cost to You
Clicking an affiliate link and completing a qualifying action never costs you more than going directly to the vendor. In some cases, our affiliate links unlock exclusive discounts or extended trial periods not otherwise publicly advertised.
3. Compensation Does Not Buy Rankings
Affiliate relationships and advertising revenue fund Depplo’s operations, testing, and content production, but they do not determine our review scores, rankings, or recommendations. Our editorial team evaluates every product using the same criteria regardless of whether an affiliate or advertising relationship exists. See our Editorial Policy for details on our testing and scoring methodology.
4. How Affiliate Links Are Identified
We aim to disclose material connections clearly and conspicuously, close to the relevant link or recommendation, and before you make a purchasing decision. This may take the form of an in-article disclosure banner, an “Affiliate Disclosure” note near comparison tables and “Best VPN,” “Best AI Tool,” or similar list-style articles, and this standalone page linked from our site footer.
5. Sponsored Content
On the rare occasion we publish sponsored or paid content, it will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” or similar, in addition to any affiliate disclosure that may apply. Sponsored content reflects the views of the sponsor and/or our editorial team’s honest assessment; we do not publish false or misleading claims on behalf of any advertiser.
6. Product Access
To conduct hands-on reviews, we may receive complimentary access, review copies, trial licenses, or press samples from vendors. Receiving a product for review purposes does not guarantee a positive review, a review at all, or any specific score.
7. Questions
If you have questions about a specific affiliate relationship referenced in an article, or about this disclosure generally, contact us at admin@depplo.com.