FTC 16 CFR Part 255 compliance
The Sports Rise participates in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn commissions when you click on a link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. This practice is regulated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255), and by equivalent rules in the UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and India.
Which programs we participate in
- Amazon Services LLC Associates Program (US, UK, DE, IN, CA, AU) — as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Awin, CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction), Impact, Rakuten Advertising — for apparel, equipment, fitness, travel, and streaming partners.
- Direct partnerships with selected sporting-goods manufacturers.
How affiliate links are marked
Every article that contains one or more affiliate links carries a visible notice at the top of the article ("The Sports Rise may earn a commission when you buy through links on this page") and each specific link is marked rel="sponsored nofollow" so search engines understand the commercial relationship.
Editorial independence
An affiliate relationship never buys a positive review. Our editorial and commercial teams operate independently. Product selections, rankings, and scoring are decided solely by the editorial team based on independent testing and reporting. Commercial partners have no preview of editorial content and cannot alter it.
How we review products
- We purchase or request a loan of the product under our Editorial Policy.
- We test it against a written protocol (minimum eight hours of use for apparel; two weeks for equipment).
- We publish the review with its methodology, pros, cons, and a verdict on a 1–10 scale.
- We return or donate loaned products after the review.
Questions
If you have a question about a specific link or our commercial relationships, email editorial@thesportsrise.com.