Affiliate disclosure

Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: 05.23.2026

Transparency matters. Fern & Shelf operates as an affiliate publisher, which means some of the links on this site are affiliate links.

What that means in practice

When you click an affiliate link on Fern & Shelf and make a purchase from the linked retailer, we may earn a small commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — the price you pay is exactly the same as it would be if you visited the retailer directly. The retailer pays us a small percentage of the sale as a thank-you for the referral.

Programs we participate in

  • Amazon Associates Program (US, UK, and Germany) — As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
  • Other affiliate networks — We may also participate in programs operated through Awin, ShareASale, Impact, and direct partnerships with select manufacturers. Where this is the case, the affiliate relationship applies in the same way as above.

How we choose what to recommend

Our product recommendations are based on a combination of:

  • Hands-on testing whenever possible
  • Manufacturer specifications and documentation
  • Independent reviews and aggregated user feedback
  • Editorial judgment about quality, value, and fit for our audience

We do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews. Affiliate commission rates have no bearing on which products we recommend or how we rank them. Products we don’t believe in don’t make our lists, regardless of commission rates.

If we recommend something, it’s because we think it’s worth your money or because it’s the best option available at a given price point. When a category has no good options, we say so.

Sponsored content

Any sponsored or paid content will be clearly labeled as such at the top of the relevant article. As of the date above, we have not published any sponsored content.

Questions

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make decisions about product recommendations, please email hello@fernandshelf.com.