Guard Source HQ is reader-supported. To keep our content free and independent, we participate in affiliate programs, which means we may earn a commission when you click certain links on this site and make a purchase or sign up for a service. This comes at no additional cost to you – you pay the same price you would otherwise.
We’re providing this disclosure in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and we want to be straightforward about how the site makes money.
Amazon Associates
Guard Source HQ is 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 and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Other Affiliate and Brand Programs
In addition to Amazon, we participate in other affiliate networks and individual brand partner programs related to home security and networking products – including camera manufacturers, NVR and storage brands, and similar retailers. When we link to these products, the same principle applies: we may earn a commission, and it costs you nothing extra.
Software and Subscription Services
Some of the products we recommend are software or subscription services – such as VPNs, cloud backup, video storage, and monitoring services. For these, we may earn a commission on signups or recurring subscriptions through affiliate or referral programs. As with everything else on the site, this never changes which services we recommend or what we say about them.
Our Commitment to You
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions. We recommend products based on research, hands-on experience, and what we believe genuinely serves our readers – not on commission rates. We link to products we’d be comfortable using ourselves, and we’ll point out a product’s weaknesses even when we stand to earn from it.
If we ever receive a product for free, are sponsored, or have any relationship with a company beyond a standard affiliate link, we’ll disclose that clearly within the relevant article.
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