JoshTheSparky.com Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: August 2, 2026

JoshTheSparky.com may participate in affiliate programs and other referral-based partnerships.

We believe in being transparent about these relationships so you can understand when JoshTheSparky.com may receive compensation from a recommendation or referral.


1. What Is an Affiliate Relationship?

An affiliate relationship exists when JoshTheSparky.com receives compensation when a user purchases, subscribes to, registers for, or otherwise takes a qualifying action through an applicable referral or affiliate link.

Affiliate compensation may come from companies, platforms, educational services, retailers, or other organizations.

The compensation may be a commission, referral fee, credit, or another form of compensation.


2. Affiliate Links

Some links on JoshTheSparky.com may be affiliate or referral links.

When you use an applicable affiliate link and complete a qualifying transaction or action, JoshTheSparky.com may receive compensation.

You generally do not pay more simply because you use an affiliate link.

The price, terms, availability, and conditions of a product or service are determined by the applicable third-party provider.


3. Our Approach to Affiliate Relationships

An affiliate relationship does not automatically mean that JoshTheSparky.com recommends a product or service.

We aim to recommend resources based on factors such as:

We do not intentionally recommend a product solely because it provides a higher commission.

Our goal is to provide useful information first.


4. Personal Experience

JoshTheSparky.com may recommend products, services, platforms, or resources that we personally use or have meaningfully evaluated.

However, not every affiliate resource will necessarily be personally used by JoshTheSparky.com.

When a recommendation is based on research, industry relevance, community value, or other evaluation rather than personal use, we will not represent it as personal experience.


5. Affiliate Compensation Does Not Guarantee a Positive Opinion

Affiliate relationships do not guarantee positive reviews, recommendations, or coverage.

JoshTheSparky.com may identify:

An affiliate relationship does not prevent JoshTheSparky.com from expressing an honest opinion.


6. Disclosure of Affiliate Relationships

When an affiliate relationship exists, JoshTheSparky.com will make reasonable efforts to disclose that relationship clearly and conspicuously.

Depending on the format, the disclosure may appear:

A general disclosure on this page does not replace a disclosure that may be necessary near a specific recommendation or affiliate link.

For example:

Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this post are affiliate links. JoshTheSparky.com may receive compensation if you purchase or sign up through an applicable link, at no additional cost to you.

The exact disclosure may vary depending on the platform and type of relationship.


7. Social Media and Video Content

Affiliate relationships may also apply to content published on social media platforms, video platforms, podcasts, or other third-party services.

When an affiliate relationship is relevant to an endorsement or recommendation, JoshTheSparky.com will use an appropriate disclosure for the platform and content format.

For video content, a disclosure may appear within the video itself as well as in the description when appropriate.

For social media content, the disclosure may appear with the endorsement or recommendation rather than relying solely on a separate profile or policy page.


8. Free or Discounted Products and Services

An affiliate relationship is not limited to monetary commissions.

JoshTheSparky.com may receive products, services, discounts, trial access, educational resources, or other benefits from companies or platforms.

If receiving such a benefit creates a material connection that could affect how a recommendation is understood, the relationship will be disclosed as appropriate.

A free or discounted product does not guarantee favorable coverage.


9. Affiliate Relationships and the JoshTheSparky Network

Affiliate relationships may exist with companies or platforms that are part of the JoshTheSparky Network.

The JoshTheSparky Network Policy establishes the broader standards used when evaluating network relationships.

Affiliate status does not automatically mean that a company is endorsed in every respect by JoshTheSparky.com.


10. Third-Party Responsibility

Affiliate links may direct you to third-party websites, platforms, retailers, or services.

Those third parties are responsible for their own:

JoshTheSparky.com does not control third-party websites or services.

Users should review the applicable third-party information before making a purchase, registering for a service, or providing personal information.


11. No Additional Cost Guarantee

JoshTheSparky.com generally participates in affiliate programs where the affiliate relationship does not increase the price paid by the user.

However, JoshTheSparky.com does not control third-party pricing, promotions, fees, taxes, shipping charges, subscription terms, or other costs.

Users should review the final price and terms provided by the third-party provider before completing a transaction.


12. Affiliate Relationships May Change

Affiliate programs, commissions, terms, and participating companies may change over time.

JoshTheSparky.com may add, remove, or discontinue affiliate relationships.

An affiliate relationship existing today does not guarantee that it will continue in the future.


13. Our Commitment

JoshTheSparky.com values the trust of the electrical community more than any individual affiliate relationship.

We will strive to:

Affiliate compensation supports the continued creation of free educational content, but it does not purchase our opinion.


14. Questions

If you have questions about an affiliate relationship, recommendation, or disclosure on JoshTheSparky.com, please contact us through the available contact methods on the website.