Transparency is important to us. This page explains how Refined Living earns revenue and how that affects the content you read.
We Participate in Affiliate Programs
Refined Living (refined-living.com) is a participant in affiliate marketing programs, including:
- Amazon Associates Program — as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases
- Etsy Affiliate Program (via Awin) — we earn commissions on purchases made through our Etsy links
- Society6 Affiliate Program — we earn commissions on Society6 art print purchases
- ClickBank — we may promote digital products through ClickBank’s network
- Canva Affiliate Program — we earn commissions if you sign up for Canva through our links
- Other affiliate and referral programs that align with our content
What This Means for You
When you click an affiliate link on this site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This comes at absolutely no extra cost to you — you pay exactly the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer.
Affiliate commissions are how we keep Refined Living free to read and free from intrusive advertising. Without them, this site couldn’t exist.
Our Editorial Standards
We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in. Our editorial opinions are never influenced by whether a product has an affiliate program or how high a commission rate is. If something isn’t good, we’ll say so — or we simply won’t feature it.
Some products on this site are featured without any affiliate relationship simply because they’re the best option for our readers. A commission never determines a recommendation.
Our Product Review and Recommendation Policy
Every product or service we recommend goes through our editorial review process:
- We research products thoroughly before featuring them
- When possible, we test products ourselves or rely on trusted first-hand reviews
- We consider quality, value, aesthetics, and relevance to our readers
- We never recommend products solely because they offer high commission rates
- We regularly update our recommendations to ensure they remain current and accurate
If we haven’t personally used a product, we’ll tell you. Our goal is to provide honest, helpful recommendations that genuinely improve your living space.
FTC Disclosure Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we clearly disclose affiliate relationships at the top of any article or page containing affiliate links.
The standard disclosure you will see reads: “This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you.”
Pinterest and Social Media
When we share links on Pinterest or other social media platforms, some of those links may also be affiliate links. We disclose this using hashtags like #ad or #affiliate, or by including disclosure language in our post descriptions, in accordance with FTC guidelines and platform policies.
Prices and Availability
Product prices and availability mentioned on this site are accurate as of the date of publication. However:
- Prices may change without notice
- Products may go out of stock or be discontinued
- Promotions and discounts may expire
- Shipping costs and delivery times may vary
We are not responsible for pricing errors or changes made by retailers. Always verify current pricing and availability on the retailer’s website before making a purchase.
Data and Privacy
When you click on an affiliate link, the affiliate network may place a cookie on your device to track the referral. This is standard practice in affiliate marketing and allows us to receive credit for purchases made through our links.
These cookies typically expire within 24-90 days, depending on the affiliate program. They do not collect personal information beyond what’s necessary to track the referral.
For more information about how we handle data and protect your privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, editorial policies, or specific product recommendations, please contact us at hello@refined-living.com. We’re happy to discuss any recommendation or relationship in more detail.
We value your trust and are committed to maintaining transparency in all our content.
Last Updated: April 25, 2026
This disclosure is subject to change as we add new affiliate partnerships or update our policies. We encourage you to review this page periodically.