Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 10, 2025

Quick Summary: TheaterCalc earns commissions from Amazon when you buy products through our links. This doesn't cost you anything extra. We only recommend products that match your calculated requirements.

FTC Disclosure Statement

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising," we disclose the following:

Amazon Associates Program

TheaterCalc 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.

When you click on product links on our Site and make a purchase on Amazon, we earn a small commission from Amazon. This commission comes from Amazon, not from you - you pay the same price whether you click through our site or go directly to Amazon.

How Our Recommendations Work

Our calculators help you determine what specifications you need for your home theater setup. Based on these calculated requirements, we show you products that match those specifications.

Our Process:

  1. You enter your room dimensions and preferences into our calculators
  2. We calculate your requirements using industry-standard formulas (SMPTE, THX, Dolby)
  3. We filter products that match your calculated specifications
  4. We display matching products with affiliate links to Amazon

What This Means for You

  • No extra cost: You pay the exact same price on Amazon whether you click our link or not
  • Calculation-based recommendations: Products are recommended based on your calculated requirements, not commission rates
  • We can't influence Amazon pricing: All prices are set by Amazon and sellers
  • Product availability: Products may go out of stock or change - always verify on Amazon

Our Commitment to Transparency

We are committed to being transparent about our affiliate relationships:

  • All Amazon product links on our site are affiliate links using our Associate ID (theatercalc-20)
  • We display the affiliate disclosure notice in our footer on every page
  • Our calculators function the same way regardless of whether products are available or not
  • We never let commission rates influence which products we recommend

Product Selection Criteria

We select products for our database based on:

  • Relevance to home theater, gaming rooms, and audio-visual setups
  • Availability of technical specifications (throw ratio, lumens, wattage, etc.)
  • Range of price points (budget to premium)
  • Positive reputation and reviews
  • Compatibility with calculator requirements

What We Don't Do

  • We don't accept payment to feature specific products
  • We don't manipulate calculations to favor higher-commission products
  • We don't recommend products solely based on commission rates
  • We don't provide fake or paid reviews

Other Potential Affiliate Relationships

While Amazon is currently our primary affiliate partner, we may add relationships with other retailers in the future. Any new affiliate relationships will be disclosed on this page.

Questions About Our Affiliate Program

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make recommendations, please contact us. We're happy to explain our process in more detail.

Opting Out

If you prefer not to use our affiliate links, you can:

  1. Use our calculators to determine your requirements
  2. Note the product names and specifications
  3. Search for those products directly on Amazon or other retailers

Our calculators work exactly the same way whether you use our affiliate links or not.