Affiliate Disclosure & Transparency
We believe in full transparency. Here is how catclubs.cc is funded and how we protect our editorial independence.
FTC Compliance & Amazon Associates Statement
In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (16 CFR § 255) and the Amazon Associates Operating Agreement, please assume that any and all links leading to merchant storefronts on catclubs.cc are affiliate links.
“catclubs.cc 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.”
Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
payments 1. No Additional Cost to You
When you click an outbound link on catclubs.cc (e.g. “Check Price on Amazon” or “View on Chewy”) and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small referral percentage from their advertising budget.
balance 2. Editorial Independence & Algorithmic Ranking
Our revenue model never dictates our product scoring or recommendations. We maintain strict separation between commercial partnerships and editorial evaluations:
- block No Paid Reviews or Sponsored Rankings: Manufacturers cannot pay for higher HotScore ratings, top placements, or glowing reviews.
- check_circle Data-Driven HotScore: Every product ranking is computed objectively using volume, satisfaction velocity, return-rate patterns, and verified owner feedback.
- check_circle Candid Trade-offs: We explicitly warn readers about recurring pain points — including high replacement filter costs, noisy impellers, or tricky app setups.
storefront 3. Multi-Merchant Price Comparison
To provide maximum value to pet parents, we track pricing and availability across multiple reputable platforms:
Amazon Associates
We link directly to official brand stores and verified Amazon listings to provide fast Prime shipping and competitive pricing.
Chewy (Partnerize)
For leading cat care brands carried on Chewy, we link to verified product listings to help readers take advantage of Autoship discounts.
info 4. Price & Availability Disclaimer
Product prices, ratings, coupons, and availability are subject to change by merchants at any moment. While our data pipelines synchronize catalog metrics periodically, the final price and inventory displayed on Amazon.com or Chewy.com at the time of purchase will apply.
Questions About Our Disclosures?
If you have questions about our testing methodology, affiliate partnerships, or editorial standards, please reach out to us at:
disclosure@catclubs.cc