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Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: 1 April 2026 · Required by the ACCC and FTC guidelines

The short version

EarnSmartAU contains affiliate links. When you click one of these links and sign up for a service or make a purchase, we may earn a commission -- at no extra cost to you.

This is how we fund the site and keep our testing and content free for readers. Our recommendations are based on honest, independent testing -- not on which platforms pay the highest commissions.

What is affiliate marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a common and legitimate way for websites to generate revenue. Companies offer a commission to websites that refer paying customers. The cost is borne entirely by the business -- not the customer. You pay exactly the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the company's website.

How to identify affiliate links on this site

Affiliate links on EarnSmartAU typically appear as:

Not every link on EarnSmartAU is an affiliate link. Many links -- to informational resources, government sites, and non-partnered platforms -- earn us nothing. We include these because they're genuinely useful to our readers.

Our editorial independence pledge

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We DO
Test every platform ourselves before recommending it
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We DO
Include platforms we're not affiliated with if they're genuinely good
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We DO
Disclose when a review contains affiliate links
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We DO
Update reviews when platforms change (for better or worse)
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We DON'T
Recommend a platform solely because it pays a high commission
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We DON'T
Write positive reviews in exchange for payment
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We DON'T
Remove negative information to keep an affiliate relationship
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We DON'T
Accept undisclosed sponsored content

Affiliate networks and programmes we use

We work with the following affiliate networks and programmes (this list is not exhaustive and is updated periodically):

Commission Factory
Australia's largest affiliate network -- connects us with local brands
Awin
Global affiliate network with many Australian-relevant programmes
Impact
Used by major SaaS and fintech brands
Amazon Associates
For product recommendations where relevant
Direct partnerships
Some platforms we partner with directly outside of networks

Regulatory compliance

This disclosure is made in accordance with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) guidelines on influencer marketing and testimonials, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides (for any US-based readers), and general principles of transparency in digital publishing.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make money, we're happy to be transparent. Contact us here and we'll respond promptly.

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