Affiliate Disclosure

ClutchPlateWorld.com — Full Transparency on How We Earn

1. Introduction

At ClutchPlateWorld.com, we believe in being completely transparent with our readers. We want you to know exactly how our website is funded and how we maintain the quality of our content.

Our website utilizes affiliate marketing to generate revenue. This means that when you click on certain links to products or services on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from the retailer. This commission helps cover the costs of hosting, content creation, research, and technical maintenance, allowing us to keep all our guides and articles free for you to read.

Importantly, this comes at no extra cost to you. The price you pay for any product is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer’s site.

2. Amazon Associates Programme

“ClutchPlateWorld.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.”

What this means for you: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When we link to a product on Amazon, such as a clutch kit or automotive tool, and you decide to buy it, Amazon pays us a small referral fee. This helps support our work in researching and reviewing automotive parts.

3. eBay Partner Network (EPN)

ClutchPlateWorld.com participates in the eBay Partner Network (EPN). This allows us to link to relevant automotive parts, vintage components, and tools listed on eBay.

When you click on an eBay link on our website and proceed to make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Please note that this does not affect the price you pay. eBay prices are set independently by the individual sellers, and our relationship with the eBay Partner Network does not influence the listing price or the final cost to you.

4. Walmart Affiliate Programme

We are also a participant in the Walmart Affiliate Programme (administered through Impact). This program allows us to recommend products available at Walmart, such as budget-friendly clutch kits, fluids, and garage equipment.

If you click a link that takes you to Walmart.com and you make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. Just like our other partnerships, this occurs at no additional cost to you.

5. Our Editorial Integrity Promise

Trust is the most important asset we have. We want to be clear about how we choose what to recommend:

  • Research First: Products are recommended based on genuine research, specifications, user reviews, and merit. We prioritize quality and fitment accuracy.
  • No Pay-to-Play: Our affiliate relationships do NOT influence which products are featured or recommended. Manufacturers cannot pay us to be included in our “Best of” lists.
  • Reader Value: We only recommend products we genuinely believe will be useful to our readers. If a product is popular but poor quality, we will say so.
  • Honest Reviews: We provide honest and, if warranted, negative reviews for products, even if they have affiliate programs. A commission is never worth losing your trust.
  • Independence: If affiliate programs disappeared tomorrow, we would still recommend the same high-quality clutch kits and parts because they are the right choice for the vehicle.

6. How to Identify Affiliate Links

We make every effort to clearly mark affiliate links so you know when you are clicking one. You will typically see a disclosure statement at the very top of our articles or in the footer of the site.

Specifically, product buttons on our site are affiliate links. These are often labelled with text such as:

  • “Check Price on Amazon”
  • “View on eBay”
  • “Check Walmart Price”

Additionally, text links pointing to these retailers are often affiliate links. You can verify the destination of any link by hovering your mouse cursor over it (on desktop) or long-pressing it (on mobile) to see the URL before you click.

7. FTC Compliance Statement

ClutchPlateWorld.com is fully committed to complying with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). We believe in honesty of relationship, opinion, and identity.

Any “material connection” (such as the receipt of a commission) that we have with a manufacturer or retailer is disclosed clearly and prominently. We ensure these disclosures appear before any affiliate links are presented in our content, ensuring you are informed before you engage with our recommendations.

8. Price Accuracy Disclaimer

While we strive to ensure that the products we recommend are available and accurately priced, product prices and availability on retailer sites (Amazon, eBay, Walmart) are subject to change without notice.

The prices listed on ClutchPlateWorld.com are approximate and based on the data available at the time of writing. Please always verify the current price on the retailer’s website before making a purchase. Prices may differ due to sales, dynamic pricing, promotions, or regional variations.

9. Third Party Links Disclaimer

Our website contains links to third-party websites including Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. ClutchPlateWorld.com is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by our Privacy Policy or Terms of Service. We encourage you to read the privacy statements and terms and conditions of any third-party site you visit.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Affiliate Disclosure, our editorial policies, or our relationship with any of the companies mentioned on this website, please do not hesitate to contact us.