Ability Buy is a software discovery, comparison and buying website. Some links on the website are affiliate links, which means Ability Buy may receive a commission when a visitor follows an affiliate link and subsequently makes a qualifying purchase or completes another qualifying action.
This disclosure explains how affiliate relationships work on Ability Buy and how they relate to the information, comparisons and buying guidance published on the website.
What Are Affiliate Links?
An affiliate link is a link that contains information allowing a software provider, retailer or affiliate network to identify that a visitor arrived through Ability Buy.
If you click an affiliate link on Ability Buy and subsequently make a qualifying purchase or complete another qualifying action, Ability Buy may receive a commission.
The commission is generally paid by the software provider, retailer or affiliate network.
Does an Affiliate Link Cost You More?
Generally, no.
The use of an affiliate link does not normally add an additional cost to the customer.
The price you pay is determined by the relevant software provider, retailer or other purchase service and the applicable product, plan, offer and terms.
Software prices and promotions can change, so you should check the provider’s current purchase page before completing an order.
Why Does Ability Buy Use Affiliate Links?
Affiliate relationships provide a way for Ability Buy to generate revenue from the website.
This revenue helps support the operation and development of Ability Buy, including the creation and maintenance of software information, comparisons and buying guides.
Affiliate commissions are one part of the commercial model used by Ability Buy.
Ability Buy may also generate revenue through advertising, sponsorship and other commercial relationships.
Does Affiliate Revenue Affect What We Publish?
Ability Buy aims to maintain a distinction between commercial relationships and editorial content.
An affiliate relationship does not automatically mean that a product is the best option for a particular user.
Products may be included because they are relevant to the software categories and subjects covered by Ability Buy.
Where products are compared or recommended, the relevant content should consider appropriate factors such as:
- Features
- Functionality
- Pricing
- Plans
- Licensing
- Supported platforms
- Intended users
- Compatibility
- Limitations
- Other factors relevant to the product category
Our Product Review & Comparison Methodology explains how we approach software comparisons.
Do Software Providers Pay for Favourable Reviews?
An affiliate relationship should not be presented as evidence of an independent favourable review.
Ability Buy aims to maintain editorial independence when researching and presenting software information.
Software providers may provide product information, specifications and other relevant material. However, providing information or participating in an affiliate programme does not automatically give a provider control over Ability Buy’s editorial conclusions.
Where paid advertising, sponsorship or other promotional arrangements exist, these are treated separately from ordinary editorial content.
Are All Links Affiliate Links?
No.
Some links on Ability Buy may be ordinary non-affiliate links to software providers, documentation, resources or other websites.
Where a link is an affiliate link, it may result in Ability Buy receiving a commission if the applicable qualifying conditions are met.
The presence or absence of an affiliate relationship does not by itself determine whether a product is suitable for a reader.
Which Companies Does Ability Buy Work With?
Ability Buy may have affiliate relationships with software providers, retailers, affiliate networks and other commercial partners.
The providers and products featured on the website may change over time.
Examples of software providers whose products may be featured include:
- Malwarebytes
- F-Secure
- McAfee
- VIPRE
- Sophos
- hide.me
- MindManager
- Troop Messenger
- Corel
- Roxio
- Pinnacle
- WinRAR
- WinZip
The inclusion of a provider or product on Ability Buy does not necessarily mean that the provider pays Ability Buy a commission on every transaction.
Affiliate arrangements can vary by product, market, campaign, affiliate network and other factors.
How Are Purchases Completed?
Ability Buy generally does not directly sell the software featured on the website.
When you select a product or purchase link, you may be directed to the website of the relevant software provider, retailer or purchase service.
The resulting transaction is normally completed with that third party.
The third party is responsible for matters including:
- Payment processing
- Software delivery
- Licensing
- Account management
- Refunds
- Customer support
- Product-specific terms
- Renewal arrangements
Before purchasing, review the provider’s current terms, pricing and conditions.
Pricing and Affiliate Links
Ability Buy may display pricing information for software products.
Prices, plans, discounts, promotional offers and renewal terms can change.
The price displayed on Ability Buy should not be assumed to remain current indefinitely.
Before purchasing, check the relevant provider’s website for the current:
- Price
- Plan
- Discount
- Licence
- Subscription
- Renewal terms
- Refund policy
- Product availability
An affiliate commission does not normally determine the price you pay.
Our Editorial Approach
Ability Buy aims to provide useful, accurate and understandable information about software.
Our editorial content is intended to help readers research their options rather than simply direct every visitor towards a particular purchase.
We do not claim that one software product is universally best for every user.
The appropriate choice depends on factors such as requirements, budget, devices, operating system, features, intended use and licensing preferences.
Our editorial standards are explained in our Editorial Policy and Publishing Principles.
Advertising and Sponsorship
Affiliate relationships are not the same as advertising or sponsorship.
Ability Buy may also work with commercial partners through advertising, sponsorship or other promotional arrangements.
Where advertising or sponsored content is used, it should be distinguishable from ordinary editorial content.
Further information is available in our Advertising & Sponsorship Policy.
Third-Party Websites
Following an affiliate link may take you away from Ability Buy and to a third-party website.
Those websites are controlled by their respective owners and operate under their own terms, privacy policies, cookie policies and purchasing arrangements.
Ability Buy does not control the policies or practices of third-party software providers.
You should review the relevant third party’s information before providing payment details, creating an account or completing a purchase.
Changes to Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate relationships can change over time.
Ability Buy may:
- Add new affiliate partners
- End existing affiliate relationships
- Change affiliate networks
- Add or remove products
- Change the purchase links used on the website
- Update commercial arrangements
This disclosure may therefore be updated when our affiliate arrangements or commercial activities change.
No Additional Customer Cost
Where an affiliate commission is earned, the commission is generally paid by the relevant commercial partner rather than being added to the customer’s purchase price.
However, the final price of software is determined by the relevant provider or seller.
Any taxes, fees, subscription charges, renewal charges or other costs applicable to the purchase are determined by the provider’s current terms.
Questions About Affiliate Links
If you have a question about an affiliate relationship, a product link or the commercial operation of Ability Buy, please contact us.
Email: hello@abilitybuy.com
Website: https://www.abilitybuy.com/
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