Affiliate Disclosure Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
What This Page Is About
We believe in being upfront with you — it's kind of our thing. Some of the links on SouthMetroScoop.com are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you click on them and make a purchase. This comes at no extra cost to you.
How Affiliate Links Work
When we recommend a product, service, or resource and include an affiliate link, the company behind that product knows you came from us. If you end up making a purchase, we receive a small referral fee. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to their website.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running a local publication takes time, energy, and resources. Affiliate partnerships are one of the ways we keep South Metro Scoop going so we can continue bringing you the local news, events, and community coverage you count on. These small commissions help support our ability to attend city council meetings, cover local events, and keep our newsletters free.
Our Promise to You
Your trust matters more to us than any commission. Here's how we handle affiliate relationships:
We only recommend what we genuinely believe in.
We will never recommend a product or service just because it pays us a commission. If we link to something, it’s because we think it’s actually useful or relevant to our community.
We’ll always be transparent.
When a link is an affiliate link, we’ll let you know — either on the page itself, near the link, or through this disclosure. You’ll never have to guess whether we have a financial relationship with a company we mention.
Our editorial content is independent.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our news coverage, event listings, city council recaps, or any other editorial content. Our journalism and community reporting are never for sale.
You are never obligated to use our links.
If you’d rather go directly to a company’s website, that’s completely fine. We appreciate your support when you do use our links, but there is absolutely no pressure.
Where You Might See Affiliate Links
Affiliate links may appear in various places across our website, including:
- Blog posts and articles
- Resource pages and guides
- Product or service recommendations
- Newsletter content
- Event-related recommendations (gear, tickets, etc.)
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
Amazon Associates Program
South Metro Scoop 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 we link to products on Amazon, we may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases.
AllTrails
We may include affiliate links to AllTrails, a platform for discovering hiking trails and outdoor activities. If you sign up for AllTrails through one of our links, we may receive a referral commission.
These partnerships may change over time. If you ever have a question about whether a specific link is an affiliate link, feel free to reach out to us.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). We are committed to full transparency regarding any and all affiliate relationships.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this policy, we'd love to hear from you. You can reach us at brady@southmetroscoop.com or through our website's contact page.
Thank you for supporting South Metro Scoop. Your trust and readership mean everything to us.