FTC Disclosure

FTC Disclosure & Affiliate Relationships

In accordance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, UnlockedPhones.com is required to disclose our affiliate relationships and financial interests. We believe in complete transparency with our readers.

Affiliate Marketing Participation

UnlockedPhones.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we earn commissions when you make purchases through links on our website.

Programs We Participate In

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 and affiliated Amazon international sites.

Other Retail Affiliate Programs: We also participate in affiliate programs with:

• Walmart
• Best Buy
• Target
• B&H Photo
• eBay Partner Network
• Other authorized retailers

Manufacturer Affiliate Programs: We may participate in affiliate programs directly with smartphone manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and others.

How Affiliate Marketing Works

When you click on a link to a retailer or manufacturer on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission on that sale. This commission comes from the retailer, not from you - you pay the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer.

Important points:

• Using our links does NOT increase your cost
• Prices are the same as going directly to retailers
• Commissions help us maintain the site and create content
• We only recommend products we genuinely believe in

Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do NOT influence our editorial content, reviews, or recommendations. We maintain strict editorial independence:

• Honest Reviews: All reviews are based on hands-on testing and genuine experiences
• Unbiased Recommendations: We recommend phones based on merit, not commission rates
• Transparent Criticism: We discuss both strengths and weaknesses of every phone
• No Pay-for-Play: Manufacturers cannot pay for positive reviews
• Real Testing: We personally test every phone we review

Review Samples and Promotional Units

Occasionally, manufacturers or retailers may provide review units at no cost for testing purposes. When this occurs:

• We clearly disclose when a product was provided for review
• Reviews remain completely unbiased regardless of how we obtained the unit
• We return or purchase review units after testing
• Receiving a review unit never obligates us to write a positive review

Sponsored Content

If we ever publish sponsored content (which is rare and clearly labeled), it will be conspicuously marked as:

• "Sponsored Post"
• "Paid Partnership"
• "Advertisement"

All sponsored content complies with FTC guidelines and is clearly distinguishable from our regular editorial content.

Price Information

Prices mentioned on UnlockedPhones.com:

• Are accurate at the time of publication
• May change without notice
• Should be verified on retailer websites before purchase
• May vary by location, promotions, and availability

We update prices regularly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy across all retailers.

Product Availability

Product availability information is provided as a courtesy and may not reflect real-time stock levels. Always verify availability with retailers before making purchase decisions.

No Guarantees

While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding:

• Product prices or availability
• Retailer policies or promotions
• Product compatibility with specific carriers
• Future product updates or support
• Your individual experience with products

Third-Party Relationships

We maintain professional relationships with various entities in the mobile technology industry:

• Retailers: We have affiliate relationships but no editorial control arrangements
• Manufacturers: We may receive review units but maintain editorial independence
• Carriers: We provide compatibility information but have no financial relationships
• Service Providers: We use various services (hosting, analytics) for website operation

Advertising

UnlockedPhones.com may display advertisements from third-party ad networks. These advertisements:

• Are clearly distinguishable from editorial content
• May use cookies to display relevant ads
• Are selected by ad networks, not by us individually
• Do not reflect endorsement unless explicitly stated

Cookie Usage and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies for:

• Affiliate link attribution
• Website analytics
• Advertising personalization
• User experience improvement

For more information, see our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.

Your Trust Matters

We built UnlockedPhones.com to help consumers make informed decisions about unlocked smartphones. Your trust is paramount to us. We commit to:

• Maintaining complete transparency about our business relationships
• Providing honest, unbiased information and reviews
• Clearly disclosing all affiliate relationships
• Recommending products based solely on their merits
• Correcting errors promptly when they occur

Questions About Our Disclosures

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, business practices, or this disclosure statement, please contact us:

Email: info@intermediadm.com

FTC Guidelines Compliance

This disclosure statement complies with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Company Information

UnlockedPhones.com
Owned and operated by Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC
The Offices 3, One Central
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: info@intermediadm.com
Phone: +971-58-199-3155

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this disclosure statement periodically to reflect changes in our business practices or legal requirements. Please check this page regularly for updates.