Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links on this website are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, Roman Stone will receive an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products and services that we believe will add value to our readers. We use affiliate links as a way to support the operation of this website, and all opinions expressed here are our own.

Amazon Associates Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that when you click on Amazon links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Other Affiliate Programs

In addition to Amazon, we may participate in other affiliate programs, including but not limited to:

• Book publishers and retailers
• Online course platforms
• Meditation and mindfulness apps
• Journaling and productivity tools
• Other philosophy and self-improvement resources

Whenever we have an affiliate relationship with a company, we will disclose it in accordance with FTC guidelines.

How Affiliate Links Are Identified

We strive to be transparent about affiliate links. You may see affiliate links identified in several ways:

• A disclosure statement at the beginning or end of a blog post
• Text noting "affiliate link" near the link itself
• A general disclosure in our sidebar or footer
• This affiliate disclosure page

Our Commitment to You

We believe in honesty and transparency. Here are our commitments regarding affiliate relationships:

• Honest recommendations: We only recommend products and services that we have personally used, thoroughly researched, or genuinely believe will benefit our readers.
• No inflated claims: We will never exaggerate the benefits of a product to earn a commission.
• Full disclosure: We will always disclose when content contains affiliate links.
• No cost to you: Using our affiliate links does not add any cost to your purchase.
• Alternative options: When possible, we provide non-affiliate alternatives so you can choose how to support us.

Why We Use Affiliate Links

Creating quality content about Stoic philosophy takes time, research, and resources. Affiliate income helps us:

• Keep this website running and ad-free (or with minimal ads)
• Continue creating free educational content
• Invest in better resources and tools
• Dedicate more time to serving our community

Your support through affiliate links allows us to continue our mission of making Stoic wisdom accessible to everyone.

Compensation Does Not Affect Our Content

While we may receive compensation through affiliate links, this does not influence:

• Which products we recommend
• The order in which products are presented
• Our honest opinions and reviews
• The educational content we provide

Our content is driven by what we believe will genuinely help our readers, not by commission rates.

Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're happy to provide additional information about any specific recommendation or affiliate relationship.

FTC Guidelines 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."

For more information about FTC guidelines, visit ftc.gov.