Affiliate Disclosure

Overview

Verdecay ("we," "our," or "us") participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or booking. This disclosure is intended to be transparent about our affiliate relationships and how we may earn revenue from this website.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking links that contain a unique code identifying that a visitor came from our website. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or booking, the merchant can track that the sale originated from our site, and we receive a commission. This commission comes at no extra cost to you—you pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant's website.

Our Affiliate Partners

We participate in affiliate programs with various travel-related companies and service providers, including but not limited to:

Travel Booking Platforms

• Expedia and its affiliated brands
• Booking.com
• Hotels.com
• Priceline
• Kayak
• Agoda
• Other online travel agencies (OTAs)

Travel Insurance Providers

• Travel insurance comparison websites
• Individual travel insurance companies
• Travel protection plan providers

Hotel & Resort Chains

• Individual hotel brands and resort properties
• Hotel booking platforms
• Vacation rental platforms

Cruise Lines

• Major cruise line companies
• Cruise booking platforms
• Cruise travel agencies

Other Travel Services

• Tour operators and activity providers
• Car rental companies
• Travel gear and accessories retailers
• Travel credit cards and financial services

This is not an exhaustive list, and we may add or remove affiliate partnerships over time. We may also participate in other affiliate programs not listed above.

How Affiliate Commissions Work

When you click on an affiliate link on our website:

1. You are redirected to the merchant's website
2. If you make a qualifying purchase or booking, the merchant tracks the sale using cookies or other tracking technology
3. The merchant pays us a commission, typically a percentage of the sale or a fixed fee per booking
4. You pay the same price you would have paid by going directly to the merchant's website

Using our affiliate links does not increase the price you pay. In some cases, we may even have exclusive promotional codes or discounts that could save you money.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to providing honest, accurate, and helpful information regardless of our affiliate relationships. Here's what you can expect from us:

Editorial Independence

• Our content is created independently and is not influenced by potential commission earnings
• We provide information about destinations, resorts, and services based on research and available data
• We do not guarantee results or endorse specific products or services solely because they offer affiliate commissions

Honest Recommendations

• We strive to provide accurate information about travel destinations and services
• Our goal is to help you find travel options that suit your needs and preferences
• We present multiple options when available, not just those with the highest commission rates

Transparency

• We clearly disclose our affiliate relationships
• We make it known when links may earn us a commission
• We do not hide our commercial relationships from our readers

Your Responsibility

While we provide information and links to travel services, you are responsible for:

• Conducting your own research and due diligence before making any booking or purchase
• Reading the terms and conditions of any service provider before booking
• Verifying prices, availability, and details directly with service providers
• Understanding that travel conditions, prices, and availability can change
• Making informed decisions based on your own needs, preferences, and circumstances

No Guarantees

We do not guarantee:

• The quality, safety, or suitability of any destination, resort, cruise, or service
• The accuracy or timeliness of prices, availability, or promotional offers
• That using our affiliate links will result in the best price or deal
• The performance or reliability of third-party service providers
• That commissions will be paid on every transaction (some exclusions may apply)

Cookie Disclosure

Affiliate links use cookies to track referrals. When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device. This cookie typically has an expiration date (ranging from 24 hours to 30+ days, depending on the merchant). If you make a purchase within that timeframe, we may earn a commission. For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Responsibility

When you click on an affiliate link and are redirected to a third-party website, you are subject to that website's terms of service and privacy policy. We are not responsible for:

• The content, policies, or practices of third-party websites
• Transactions between you and third-party merchants
• The quality of products or services provided by third parties
• Customer service issues with third-party providers
• Refunds, cancellations, or disputes with merchants

Any questions, complaints, or issues related to bookings, purchases, or services should be directed to the respective merchant or service provider.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. We are required to disclose that we may receive financial compensation for some of the links on this website. We are in compliance with the FTC's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our affiliate partnerships or to comply with legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this disclosure was last revised.

Questions

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