External Links Disclosure
Last Updated: November 27, 2025
SoundGuys.com (the “Website”) contains links to third-party websites, products, applications, and services (“External Sites”). This policy explains how those links function and what users should expect.
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Amazon Associates Disclosure
SoundGuys.com 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.
These links operate the same as all referral links on SoundGuys.com.
If you click a link and purchase a product, Amazon will pay SoundGuys.com a percentage of the sale amount, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content, testing results, product scores, or recommendations.
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1. No Control Over External Websites
We do not control the content, security, availability, or policies of External Sites.
We are not responsible for:
• The accuracy of information on External Sites
• Their privacy practices or data handling
• Their tracking or advertising technologies
• Their pricing, availability, or product details
• Their terms of service or business practices
Visiting External Sites is done at your own discretion and risk.
We recommend reviewing each External Site’s policies before interacting with them.
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2. Affiliate Links
Some external links on the Website are affiliate links. This means:
• If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission
• This does not affect the price you pay
• Editorial staff do not have access to, or participate in, affiliate partnership decisions
• Affiliate relationships do not influence reviews, scoring, or recommendations
Affiliate revenue helps support SoundGuys’ independent testing and journalism.
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3. Sponsored Content
SoundGuys may publish:
• Sponsored articles
• Sponsored videos
• Branded or co-branded content
• Newsletter sponsorships
• Social media sponsorships
Sponsored content:
• Is always clearly labeled
• Does not influence editorial reviews or measurement processes
• Is handled separately from editorial operations
SoundGuys does not sell favorable reviews or unearned awards.
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4. Accuracy and Availability of External Content
We are not responsible for:
• Changes in product availability
• Price changes
• Stock fluctuations
• Incorrect information presented on External Sites
• Broken or redirected links
• External content that may be harmful, offensive, or misleading
We may update or remove outbound links as necessary.
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5. Privacy & Tracking on External Sites
External Sites may:
• Deploy cookies
• Use tracking technologies
• Collect personal information
• Process data in different jurisdictions
• Use analytics or advertising scripts
SoundGuys does not control how External Sites collect or use data.
Refer to the privacy policies of those sites for details.
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6. Embedded Content
SoundGuys may include embedded content from External Sites, such as:
• YouTube videos
• Social media embeds
• Interactive tools
• Music streaming previews
• Third-party product widgets
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the original website and may collect data.
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7. Links to Authority Media Properties
SoundGuys is part of Authority Media.
Links to other Authority Media properties may appear for user convenience.
Each site maintains its own:
• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Use
• Cookie Policy
• Editorial guidelines
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8. Advertisement Labeling
Advertising placements on SoundGuys may direct users to External Sites.
These ads are managed by advertising partners including Playwire LLC and other ad networks.
Ad networks may use:
• Cookies
• Pixels
• Behavioral targeting (where legally permitted)
• Reporting tools
See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for details about advertising technologies used on SoundGuys.
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9. No Endorsement
A link to an External Site does NOT imply:
• Endorsement
• Sponsorship
• Recommendation
• Approval
• Guarantee of claims or quality
All product evaluations and awards on SoundGuys are based solely on our independent testing and editorial judgment.
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10. Reporting a Problematic Link
If you find:
• A broken link
• A link leading somewhere unsafe
• Misleading or problematic third-party content
Please notify us at: [email protected]
We will review and take action as appropriate.
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11. Changes to This External Links Policy
We may update this External Links Policy from time to time.
Changes take effect once posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of any updates.