Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." RacecourseInsights ("we," "us," or "our") believes in transparency and wants to ensure our users understand the nature of our relationships with the companies we review.
2. Affiliate Relationships
RacecourseInsights participates in affiliate marketing programs with various horse racing betting platforms and services. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for services, we may receive a commission or other compensation.
2.1 How Affiliate Marketing Works
When you click on an affiliate link and complete an action (such as signing up for an account or making a deposit), the affiliate program tracks this activity and may provide us with a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.
2.2 Current Affiliate Partners
We currently have affiliate relationships with several horse racing betting platforms, including but not limited to:
- TwinSpires
- FanDuel Racing
- XpressBet
- Other reputable horse racing betting platforms
3. Editorial Independence
While we do receive compensation through affiliate relationships, we maintain strict editorial independence in our reviews and recommendations. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our opinions, ratings, or recommendations.
3.1 Our Review Process
- All reviews are based on thorough testing and analysis
- We evaluate platforms based on predetermined criteria
- Our ratings reflect genuine user experience and platform quality
- We disclose both positive and negative aspects of each platform
3.2 Transparency Commitment
We are committed to providing honest, unbiased reviews regardless of our affiliate relationships. If we wouldn't personally recommend a service to our family and friends, we won't recommend it to our users.
4. User Benefits
Our affiliate partnerships often allow us to secure exclusive bonuses and promotions for our users. These may include:
- Enhanced welcome bonuses
- Exclusive promotional codes
- Special offers not available elsewhere
- Extended trial periods
5. Revenue and Operations
The affiliate commissions we receive help us:
- Maintain and improve our website
- Conduct thorough testing of platforms
- Provide free, comprehensive content to our users
- Keep our services free for users
6. Non-Affiliate Content
Not all links on our website are affiliate links. We also provide links to:
- Responsible gaming resources
- Educational content
- Regulatory information
- News and industry updates
7. User Responsibility
We encourage all users to:
- Read the terms and conditions of any platform before signing up
- Understand the risks associated with gambling
- Gamble responsibly and within their means
- Seek professional help if gambling becomes problematic
8. Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our affiliate relationships or business practices. We will post any updates on this page with the updated date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
10. Legal Compliance
This disclosure complies with applicable laws and regulations, including FTC guidelines. We are committed to maintaining transparency in all our business relationships and communications.