Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: February 14, 2026
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Tools 4 Music, we believe in complete transparency with our users. This affiliate disclosure explains how we make money to keep our tools and services free for everyone.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that track when you click through to a third-party website and make a purchase. When you buy something through our affiliate links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
This commission helps us cover hosting costs, development time, and allows us to keep all our calculators and tools completely free for musicians and music professionals worldwide.
Our Affiliate Relationships
We participate in affiliate programs with companies we genuinely recommend and use ourselves. These may include:
- Digital Distributors: Services like DistroKid, TuneCore, and CD Baby that help you get your music on streaming platforms
- Music Production Software: DAWs, plugins, and production tools we recommend for musicians and producers
- Audio Equipment: Microphones, interfaces, headphones, and studio gear we review and recommend
- Music Marketing Services: Email marketing, social media tools, and promotion platforms for musicians
- Educational Resources: Online courses, books, and learning platforms for music industry education
How We Choose Partners
We only partner with companies that meet our strict criteria:
- Quality & Reliability: We only recommend products and services we've tested and trust
- Value for Money: The product must provide genuine value to musicians
- Reputation: Companies must have good customer reviews and industry reputation
- Alignment with Our Mission: Products must help musicians succeed in their careers
Important Points to Understand
- No Extra Cost to You: Affiliate commissions are paid by the merchant, not by you. You pay the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the site
- We're Not Influenced: Our recommendations are based on what we believe is best for our users, not on commission rates
- Honest Reviews: We'll always tell you both the pros and cons of any product we recommend
- User Experience First: We never let affiliate relationships compromise the quality or accuracy of our content
Where You'll Find Affiliate Links
We may use affiliate links in these contexts:
- Blog posts reviewing music production software or equipment
- Tutorials recommending specific tools or services
- Resource pages listing recommended music industry services
- Comparison guides for digital distributors or marketing platforms
- Email newsletters with product recommendations
All affiliate links are clearly marked with a disclosure statement near the link or in the article footer.
Our Tools Are Always Free
Unlike many music industry websites, we believe essential tools should be free for all musicians. Our affiliate relationships help us maintain this commitment.
All our calculators, generators, and production tools will always remain free to use. Affiliate commissions simply help us cover the costs of running and improving these services.
Your Support Matters
When you use our affiliate links to make purchases, you're supporting our mission to provide free tools to the music community. This allows us to:
- Develop new calculators and tools based on your feedback
- Keep our servers running smoothly for millions of users
- Write helpful content about the music industry
- Offer customer support for our free tools
- Continuously improve our existing calculators and features
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or recommendations, we're always happy to discuss them transparently.
- Email: affiliate@tools4music.com
- Website: Contact Form
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on affiliate marketing and endorsements. We are committed to maintaining transparency and trust with our users in all our business practices.
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