Transparency & Disclosures

Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

AustinAligners.com is an independent research and education platform. Commercial relationships do not influence editorial findings or provider rankings.

Last reviewed: May 2026 Editorial oversight: Abdol Rauf, Founder & Editorial Director
TL;DR
  • No current referral fees from clinics
  • Providers cannot pay for rankings or editorial coverage
  • Ads and sponsorships will be clearly labeled
  • Revenue model: display ads, lead routing (future)
  • Questions: legal@austinaligners.com
By Abdol Rauf, Founder & Editorial Director · Reviewed: May 2026 · Next review: November 2026 · Editorial Policy

1 Our Editorial Independence

AustinAligners.com operates as an independent research and patient education platform. Our editorial team researches clear aligner pricing, orthodontic financing, provider transparency, and treatment comparisons across Austin, TX.

Providers cannot pay to
  • Alter rankings or editorial conclusions
  • Suppress factual pricing reporting
  • Purchase favorable editorial coverage
  • Influence research methodology
Research decisions are based on
  • Pricing transparency and accuracy
  • Usefulness to Austin aligner patients
  • Research consistency and sourcing
  • Editorial standards and E-E-A-T practices

2 Current Revenue Model and Commercial Relationships

AustinAligners.com currently earns no referral fees from orthodontic clinics or providers. The planned revenue model includes display advertising and provider lead routing, both of which will be clearly disclosed when active.

The site may display or enter into the following commercial arrangements:

Types of commercial arrangements
  • Display advertisements
  • Sponsored content or paid partnerships
  • Provider lead routing agreements
  • Affiliate links to financing services
How they will be disclosed
  • Labeled “Sponsored” or “Advertisement”
  • Labeled “Paid Partnership” or “Affiliate Link”
  • Separated from independent editorial content
  • This page updated to reflect active relationships
Compensation from any arrangement does not determine rankings, guarantee coverage, or automatically influence editorial evaluations. Sponsored material is never presented as independent clinical advice or treatment recommendations.

3 Affiliate Compensation

Some links or provider connections on AustinAligners.com may generate compensation if users request consultations, submit forms, apply for financing, or engage with participating providers or services.

Compensation may occur through referral arrangements, lead generation agreements, affiliate partnerships, advertising programs, or sponsored campaigns. It does not determine rankings, guarantee coverage, or override editorial conclusions.

4 Provider Relationships and Data Handling

AustinAligners.com may communicate with providers during pricing verification, research audits, or content updates. These interactions do not constitute endorsement.

If users request provider-related introductions, information may only be shared with selected providers or participating practices directly connected to the user’s request. AustinAligners.com does not sell open lead databases to unrelated third parties.

5 FTC Transparency Commitment

AustinAligners.com follows applicable Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidance on advertising disclosures, endorsements, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content. Our goal is to help patients clearly distinguish between independent editorial research, commercial relationships, and promotional content.

Nothing on AustinAligners.com constitutes medical advice, dental advice, orthodontic advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a licensed dentist or orthodontist before making healthcare decisions.

6 Common Questions

Currently, no. AustinAligners.com does not earn referral fees from clinics or providers. If that changes, it will be disclosed clearly on this page and wherever relevant on the site.
No. Providers cannot pay to alter rankings, influence research conclusions, suppress factual reporting, or purchase favorable coverage. Editorial and research decisions are based on pricing transparency, information quality, and usefulness to patients.
The site may display third-party advertisements in the future. When compensation is involved, it will be labeled clearly using disclosures such as Sponsored, Advertisement, or Paid Partnership. Sponsored material is never presented as independent clinical advice.
Send your concern to legal@austinaligners.com or use the contact page. We review all legitimate disclosure concerns and aim to respond within 3 to 7 business days.

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