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How We Make Money

Chef Approved Tools is a free resource supported through affiliate partnerships. When you click on certain product links on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the retailer. This is at no extra cost to you – you pay the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the vendor's website.

We primarily participate 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.

Our Review Process

Our recommendations are based on:

Professional kitchen experience (5+ years in commercial kitchens)
Hands-on testing for a minimum of 6 months
Comparison with similar products in the category
Real-world performance in high-pressure environments
Value for money considerations

We never accept payment for positive reviews. Products are purchased with our own funds or tested in professional kitchen settings where we work.

How We Disclose Affiliate Links

We believe in complete transparency:

Individual product reviews include disclosure at the top of each post
Affiliate links are marked with an asterisk (*) or "(affiliate link)" notation
Our site header includes a banner noting our affiliate relationships
Product comparison tables include affiliate disclosure

Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is independent of our affiliate relationships:

We recommend products we genuinely believe will benefit our readers
We clearly identify product drawbacks and limitations
We include non-affiliate alternatives when appropriate
Negative aspects of products are always disclosed, regardless of commission potential

Your Privacy

When you click on our affiliate links:

Cookies may be placed on your device by the merchant
Your purchase behavior may be tracked by the merchant
We do not have access to your personal payment information
We only see aggregate, anonymized purchase data

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Questions or Concerns?

We value your trust above all else. If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or review process, please contact us:

Email: hello@chefapprovedtools.com
Response time: Within 48 hours

Legal Compliance

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" and the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement.