My Promise

In the spirit of transparency and the like, I want to be clear that every blog post I write, and every product or service I recommend, is done on my own accord and is based on my direct experience with the product.

That being said, if the product or service I review or recommend does have an affiliate program available – I am likely using it. And why not? If I’m going to sink some effort into reviewing something or providing resources for others, and by using a customized link I can get a few bucks from it… I don’t feel icky about it at all.

The problem with many affiliate marketers is that the cart comes before the horse, so to speak. If there is a good commission to be earned, this will encourage them to market that product. For me, this is not the way to build genuinely helpful content. For me, it’s all horse

The Bottom Line

Only a couple of my recommendations are even using affiliate links. But regardless of whether or not I get a couple bucks from a referral, I will not recommend products or services on this blog that I have not personally tested and loved. If something I choose to write about or recommend happens to have an affiliate program.. great! I could use the extra lunch money

If not, also great! I’m just happy to try and provide helpful information and resources to people who might be in a similar position to me, and who might benefit from my previous experiences.

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Web Site Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

2. Use License

1. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Nick Pierno’s web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license,
   not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
   1. modify or copy the materials;
   2. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
   3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Nick Pierno’s web site;
   4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
   5. transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.
2. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by  Nick Pierno at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

1. The materials on Nick Pierno’s web site are provided “as is”. Nick Pierno makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Nick Pierno does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Nick Pierno or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Nick Pierno’s Internet site, even if Nick Pierno or a Nick Pierno authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Nick Pierno’s web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Nick Pierno does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Nick Pierno may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Nick Pierno does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Nick Pierno has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Nick Pierno of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user’s own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Nick Pierno may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Nick Pierno’s web site shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

General Terms and Conditions applicable to Use of a Web Site.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, I have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how I collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. The following outlines this privacy policy.

• Before or at the time of collecting personal information, I will identify the purposes for which information is being collected.
• I will collect and use of personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by myself and for other compatible purposes, unless I obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law.
• I will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
• I will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
• Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
• I will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.
• I will make readily available to customers information about these policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.

I am committed to conducting this business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.