Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: June 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026

This disclosure is made in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, 16 C.F.R. Part 255 (as amended through 2023), and the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement.

1. Affiliate Relationships — Material Connection Disclosure

LAXEQUIPMENTGUIDE.COM PARTICIPATES IN AFFILIATE ADVERTISING PROGRAMS. WHEN YOU CLICK CERTAIN LINKS ON THIS SITE AND MAKE A PURCHASE, WE MAY EARN A COMMISSION OR REFERRAL FEE FROM THE RETAILER OR MANUFACTURER — AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU.

Specifically, and without limitation:

Amazon Associates Program: We are a participant 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. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. AMAZON, the AMAZON logo, AMAZONSUPPLY, and the AMAZONSUPPLY logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
We may participate in additional affiliate or referral programs with sporting goods retailers, lacrosse equipment manufacturers, and other third-party merchants. All active affiliate relationships are disclosed in this policy.
We may receive free products, sample equipment, review units, promotional items, or other non-monetary compensation from manufacturers, retailers, or brands in connection with reviews or editorial coverage.
We may receive compensation even if you do not purchase the exact product linked — for example, if you click an affiliate link and later purchase a different product during the same session or within the applicable cookie window.

2. How Affiliate Compensation Works

Affiliate commissions are paid by the retailer or manufacturer, not by you. Your purchase price is not increased by the existence of an affiliate relationship. These commissions fund the operation and maintenance of this Website and allow us to continue producing free content for readers.

Affiliate tracking operates through cookies and URL parameters embedded in product links. Amazon affiliate links contain the parameter tag=laxequipmentg-20. We may also use short redirect links (e.g., /go/product-name) that resolve to affiliate destinations. You can identify an affiliate link by hovering over it to inspect the URL before clicking.

3. Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do NOT determine which products we recommend, which products receive positive reviews, or the ratings and rankings we assign. We may and do recommend products for which we have no affiliate relationship. We may and do decline to recommend products that have affiliate programs available. We may publish negative reviews of products whose manufacturers offer affiliate compensation.

However, the existence of an affiliate relationship is a material fact under FTC guidelines that you are entitled to know when evaluating our content. We disclose this information so you can make an informed judgment about the weight to give our recommendations.

4. Per-Article Disclosure

In addition to this standalone disclosure page, articles and reviews on this Website that contain affiliate links include a short disclosure notice near the top of the article. You should assume that any article on this Website that contains product links or “Check Price” buttons may contain affiliate links unless explicitly stated otherwise.

5. Free Products and Review Samples

When we receive any product at no charge — whether as a review sample, press kit item, promotional unit, or otherwise — we will disclose this fact within the applicable review or article. Receipt of a free product does not guarantee a positive review, does not guarantee any coverage, and does not give the provider any editorial control over our assessment. We retain full editorial independence regardless of whether a product was purchased, provided as a sample, or otherwise obtained.

6. Sponsored Content

If any content on this Website is sponsored — meaning a third party has paid for its creation, placement, or publication — such content will be clearly and conspicuously labeled as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” “Paid Partnership,” or equivalent language, and will be visually distinguished from organic editorial content. Sponsored content reflects the views of the sponsor, which may differ from our own editorial views.

7. Brand Relationships

From time to time, we may have direct relationships with lacrosse brands, manufacturers, or retailers beyond simple affiliate links — including but not limited to promotional partnerships, content collaborations, sponsored posts, or ambassador arrangements. Any such relationship that constitutes a material connection under FTC guidelines will be disclosed clearly within the applicable content.

8. Product Review Disclaimer

Reviews and recommendations on this Website represent the personal opinion and editorial assessment of the author. Our reviews are editorial opinion — not objective certifications, safety assessments, or professional endorsements. Unless explicitly stated, we do not conduct independent laboratory testing, third-party safety certification analysis, or physical performance testing. All product performance and specification claims are based on manufacturer-provided data and publicly available information, which we cannot independently verify and which is subject to change.

Individual product performance varies based on factors including user age, size, skill level, playing style, position, climate, and maintenance practices. A product that receives a high rating on this Website may not be the best choice for every individual reader. All product selections should be independently evaluated against your specific needs, your league’s requirements, and the advice of a qualified coach or equipment specialist.

9. Price Accuracy Disclaimer

Prices referenced in reviews, comparison tables, and buying guides on this Website are approximate and based on information available at the time of publication or most recent update. Prices change frequently and the actual price at the time of your purchase may differ — sometimes significantly — from any price shown on this Website. Always verify the current price directly on the retailer’s website before making any purchase decision. We are not responsible for pricing discrepancies between our content and actual retail prices.

10. Product Availability

Products referenced on this Website may be discontinued, out of stock, or no longer available at the time of your reading. We do not guarantee the availability of any product and are not responsible for your inability to purchase any product referenced hereon.

11. No Liability for Purchase Decisions

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY PURCHASING DECISION MADE IN RELIANCE ON CONTENT PUBLISHED ON THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR PRODUCT DEFECTS, PRODUCT FAILURE, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING FROM ANY PURCHASE MADE THROUGH AN AFFILIATE LINK OR IN RELIANCE ON ANY REVIEW, RECOMMENDATION, OR COMPARISON ON THIS WEBSITE.

12. FTC Compliance Statement

All endorsements, testimonials, reviews, and affiliate relationships on this Website are disclosed in compliance with the FTC’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, 16 C.F.R. Part 255 (updated 2023). If you believe any content on this Website fails to adequately disclose a material connection, please contact us at hello@laxequipmentguide.com.

13. Updates to This Disclosure

We will update this disclosure whenever we enter new affiliate or brand relationships. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

Contact

Questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure: hello@laxequipmentguide.com