Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: February 2025

At Heliovive, we believe in full transparency with our readers. This page explains how we make money, our affiliate relationships, and how this affects (or doesn’t affect) our content. Please read this disclosure carefully to understand how our site operates.

The Short Version

Heliovive is a participant in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This is how we fund our website and continue providing free content.

We only recommend products we genuinely believe in. Our affiliate relationships never influence our reviews, ratings, or recommendations.

How Heliovive Makes Money

Heliovive is a free resource. We do not charge readers to access our reviews, guides, comparisons, or any other content. To keep the site running, pay our writers, and cover operating costs, we earn money through affiliate commissions.

Here is how the process works:

  • We write reviews, comparisons, and buying guides about solar generators, solar panels, and related products
  • Our articles contain links to products on third-party retailer websites
  • When you click on these links and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small commission
  • This commission comes from the retailer’s marketing budget, not from your pocket
  • You pay the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

Amazon Associates Program

Heliovive 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.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you click on Amazon links on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission.

Direct Brand Affiliate Programs

We also participate in affiliate programs directly with solar product manufacturers and brands, including but not limited to:

  • Jackery
  • Bluetti
  • EcoFlow
  • Goal Zero
  • Anker
  • Renogy
  • Other solar energy product companies

Other Retail Affiliate Programs

We may participate in affiliate programs with other retailers and e-commerce platforms that sell solar energy products.

Does This Affect Our Reviews?

No. Absolutely not.

Our editorial content is completely independent from our affiliate relationships. Here is our commitment to you:

  • Honest Reviews: We tell you about product flaws, limitations, and downsides, even when it might discourage a purchase and cost us a commission.
  • Merit-Based Recommendations: We recommend products based on quality, performance, value, and how well they meet specific needs. Commission rates are never a factor in our recommendations.
  • No Pay-for-Play: Companies cannot pay us for positive reviews, higher ratings, or better placement. Our recommendations are based solely on product merit.
  • We Recommend Against Products Too: If a product is not worth buying, we will tell you. We have steered readers away from products even when we could have earned commissions by recommending them.
  • Lower Commission, Better Product: We have recommended products with lower commission rates because they were genuinely better options for our readers. We will continue to do so.
  • Negative Reviews Exist: Not every product we review receives a positive recommendation. If a product has significant problems, we report them honestly.

How We Maintain Editorial Independence

To ensure our affiliate relationships never compromise our integrity, we follow these principles:

  • Writers First, Monetization Second: Our writers research and evaluate products based on performance, features, and value. Monetization considerations come after editorial decisions are made.
  • Commission Rates Are Hidden: Our writers do not know the commission rates for different products when creating content. This removes any temptation to favor higher-paying products.
  • Reader Trust Is Our Business: Our long-term success depends on reader trust. If we gave bad recommendations to earn commissions, readers would stop trusting us, and our business would fail. Honesty is not just ethical—it is good business.
  • We Disclose Everything: We are transparent about how we make money. You are reading this disclosure right now because we believe you deserve to know.

How to Identify Affiliate Links

We strive to be transparent about which links are affiliate links:

  • Links to product pages on retailer websites (such as Amazon) are typically affiliate links
  • Buttons labeled “Check Price,” “View on Amazon,” “Buy Now,” or similar are affiliate links
  • Links within product comparison tables are typically affiliate links
  • We include disclosure statements at the beginning of articles containing affiliate links

Links that are generally NOT affiliate links include:

  • Links to our own content (other articles on Heliovive)
  • Links to manufacturer specification pages or official product pages for informational purposes
  • Links to educational resources or non-commercial websites

FTC Compliance Statement

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

The FTC requires that we disclose any material connection between Heliovive and the products or services we recommend. By publishing this Affiliate Disclosure and including disclosure statements in our content, we aim to fully comply with FTC guidelines.

What If I Do Not Want to Use Affiliate Links?

That is completely fine. We respect your choice. You have several options:

  • Go Directly to the Retailer: Instead of clicking our links, you can open a new browser tab and go directly to Amazon.com or the manufacturer’s website and search for the product.
  • Search on Google: Copy the product name from our article and search for it on Google to find retailers.
  • Use the Information, Shop Elsewhere: Use our reviews and comparisons to make informed decisions, then purchase from whichever retailer you prefer.

We will never pressure you to use our affiliate links. Our primary goal is to help you make informed purchasing decisions. How you ultimately buy is entirely up to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I pay more if I use your affiliate links?

No. You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer. The commission we earn comes from the retailer’s marketing budget, not from an increase in the product price.

Why should I use your affiliate links?

Using our affiliate links is a free and easy way to support Heliovive. It costs you nothing extra and helps us continue creating free, helpful content. That said, there is no obligation. We appreciate your readership regardless of whether you use our links.

Do companies pay you to write reviews?

No. We do not accept payment in exchange for reviews. Our reviews are based on independent research and, where applicable, hands-on testing.

Do you receive free products from companies?

Occasionally, companies may send us products for review purposes. When this happens, we always disclose it in the article. Receiving a free product does not guarantee a positive review. We evaluate all products by the same standards, regardless of how we obtained them.

How do you decide which products to recommend?

We evaluate products based on multiple factors, including performance, build quality, features, value for money, customer reviews, warranty and support, and suitability for specific use cases. Commission rates are never part of our evaluation criteria.

What if I have a problem with a product I purchased through your link?

Since we do not sell products directly, any issues with your purchase should be directed to the retailer where you made the purchase (such as Amazon). Retailers handle all customer service, returns, refunds, and warranty claims. We are happy to answer general questions about products, but we cannot process returns or refunds.

Do you review products you cannot earn commissions on?

Yes. We cover products based on reader interest and market relevance, not affiliate availability. Some products we review may not have affiliate programs at all.

Are your “best of” lists ranked by commission rate?

No. Products in our roundups and “best of” lists are ranked by quality, value, and suitability for specific needs. Commission rates do not influence rankings or placement.

Products We Have Received for Review

In the interest of full transparency, we occasionally receive products from manufacturers for review purposes. When this occurs:

  • We clearly disclose it at the beginning of the review
  • The product is evaluated by the same standards as products we purchase ourselves
  • Receiving a free product does not guarantee a positive review
  • We maintain full editorial control over all content

If you see a review without a disclosure about receiving a free product, it means we either purchased the product ourselves or based our review on extensive research and publicly available information.

Advertising on Heliovive

In addition to affiliate commissions, our site may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These ads are served by third parties and are separate from our editorial content. We do not control the specific ads that appear and are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements.

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our affiliate relationships or to comply with legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Our Commitment to You

We built Heliovive to be a trusted resource for people interested in solar energy products. Our reputation depends on providing honest, accurate, and helpful information. We will never compromise that trust for short-term affiliate commissions.

If you ever feel that our content is biased or that we have failed to disclose a material relationship, please let us know. We take reader feedback seriously and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and integrity.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure or our affiliate relationships, please contact us:

Email: contact@heliovive.com
Website: https://heliovive.com/
We typically respond to inquiries within 24-48 hours.

Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to read our Affiliate Disclosure. We appreciate your trust in Heliovive and your support of our work. Whether or not you choose to use our affiliate links, we are grateful for your readership and hope our content helps you make informed decisions about solar energy products.

By using Heliovive, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Affiliate Disclosure.