Last Updated: 26 December 2025
TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY
In the interest of full transparency and in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines, The Laptop Scout (the “Site”) provides this disclosure regarding our relationships with affiliate networks and service providers.
Our goal is to provide honest, data-driven laptop reviews. To keep our content free for readers, we participate in various affiliate marketing programs.
HOW AFFILIATE LINKS WORK
When you read a review or a “Best Of” guide on this Site, you will frequently find links to retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and others. * The Referral Process: If you click on one of these links and proceed to make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small commission for referring you.
- No Extra Cost: This commission comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay for the laptop or accessory is exactly the same as if you had navigated to the retailer’s site directly.
- Tracking: When you click an affiliate link, a “cookie” is placed in your browser to track the referral. As detailed in our Data Protection Disclosure, this cookie does not contain personal information (PII).
OUR EDITORIAL PROMISE
We understand that an affiliate relationship could be seen as a conflict of interest. However, The Laptop Scout maintains strict editorial independence:
- Objective Testing: We do not receive free products in exchange for positive reviews. Our benchmarks and ratings are based on objective technical performance.
- Unbiased Selection: We recommend laptops based on their quality and value to the user, not based on the commission rate. If a laptop is superior but has a lower commission, we will still recommend it over an inferior, high-commission alternative.
- Honest Critique: If a laptop has a thermal issue, a poor display, or a flimsy hinge, we will report it. Our primary loyalty is to you, the “Scout” community, not the manufacturers.
AMAZON ASSOCIATES DISCLOSURE
As per the Amazon Associates Operating Agreement, we are required to include the following verbatim statement:
“As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.”
WHY WE USE AFFILIATE LINKS
Running a high-quality review site requires significant investment. The commissions we earn go directly toward:
- Purchasing laptops for hands-on testing.
- Maintaining our benchmarking equipment and software.
- Hosting and technical security for the website.
- Supporting the researchers and writers who help find the best deals for you.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate relationships or would like further clarification on how we test products, please reach out via our Contact Page or email us at support@thelaptopscout.com.