Affiliate Disclosure

Transparency first: here's exactly how Pro Rig Builder earns revenue, and how our recommendations stay honest.

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FTC-Compliant Summary
Pro Rig Builder earns commissions through affiliate links. When you click a "Buy" button and complete a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Our recommendations are not influenced by commission rates — we rank products purely on performance, price, and compatibility.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special URLs that identify Pro Rig Builder as the source of a referral to a retailer. When you click one and make a qualifying purchase, the retailer pays Pro Rig Builder a small commission. The price you pay is identical to what you would pay if you navigated to the retailer directly — no markup, no hidden fees.

Which Affiliate Programs We Participate In

Pro Rig Builder participates in the following affiliate programs:

  • Amazon Associates — "As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases." Associate tag: tiereduptech-20
  • Best Buy Affiliate Program — commissions on qualifying purchases through Best Buy
  • Newegg Affiliate Network (in progress) — launching soon
  • B&H Photo Affiliate Program (in progress) — launching soon
  • Antonline Affiliate Program (in progress) — launching soon

We may add or remove affiliate programs over time. This page will be updated to reflect current partnerships.

How We Keep Recommendations Honest

Our core value is trust. To protect that, we follow these principles:

  • No pay-for-placement. We do not accept payments or compensation to rank one product above another. Rankings are based on objective benchmark scores, verified specifications, and live pricing data.
  • Best-price routing. If a retailer we don't have an affiliate link with has a cheaper price, we will tell you. We would rather lose a commission than mislead you.
  • In-stock priority. We prioritize in-stock retailers over out-of-stock ones with lower prices, so you're seeing real purchasable options.
  • No editorial bias. Our benchmark data, compatibility checks, FPS estimates, and bottleneck calculations are sourced from independent databases and publisher specifications, not affiliate partners.
  • Full disclosure. Every outbound retail link is an affiliate link. This disclosure applies site-wide.

What the Commissions Cover

Affiliate revenue is how we fund Pro Rig Builder. Commissions cover:

  • Server and infrastructure costs (hosting, CDN, database, API services)
  • Catalog data acquisition and continuous verification
  • Software development and maintenance
  • Customer support operations
  • Continued investment in new tools (FPS estimator, compatibility engine, scanner features)

We do not sell your data, run ads, or charge users. Affiliate commissions are our sole revenue source.

Your Choice

You are never obligated to click affiliate links. You may navigate directly to any retailer's website to complete a purchase. Using our links costs you nothing extra but helps support the continued operation and improvement of Pro Rig Builder.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." Our relationships with affiliate partners are disclosed site-wide, and material connections are made clear to consumers.

Questions

Questions about our affiliate relationships or how we use commission revenue? Contact [email protected]. We're happy to explain anything further.