Affiliate Disclosure

LightingCalculator.org is supported by its audience. As a result, we may earn an affiliate commission via links on our site at no additional cost to you.

LightingCalculator.org participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We may also participate in other affiliate programs with retailers and brands relevant to lighting and electrical products.

Industry Partnerships

We maintain partnerships with lighting manufacturers, LED driver suppliers, fixture and bulb retailers, and electrical distributors. While these relationships help support our site, we remain committed to providing unbiased, accurate information about lighting calculations, fixture selection, spacing, brightness, and power requirements.

FTC Disclosure Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines for disclosure compliance, we aim for full transparency about our affiliate relationships and any sponsored content. These rules help you understand when content may be influenced by or connected to commercial partnerships.

Affiliate Links Disclosure

Please note the following about links and posts on this site:

• Links to lighting fixtures, LED drivers, bulbs, tools, and related products on LightingCalculator.org may be affiliate links that generate a small commission from sales.
• All purchases are made on external affiliate company websites, not on LightingCalculator.org.
• Amazon and other retailers may pay LightingCalculator.org a commission for referring customers to their websites.
• Manufacturers and suppliers may compensate us for referrals to their products.
• Product prices are the same whether you use an affiliate link or not.
• Our recommendations are based on technical suitability, performance, safety, and user value—not commission rates.

Types of Affiliate Partnerships

LightingCalculator.org participates in several types of affiliate programs:

1. Amazon Associates Program: Commissions from Amazon.com product referrals
2. Lighting Manufacturers & Brands: Partnerships for fixtures, luminaires, and accessories
3. LED Driver & Power Suppliers: Programs related to drivers and power components
4. Electrical & Lighting Retailers: Affiliations with online distributors and specialty shops

Product Reviews and Recommendations

Our commitment to our readers:

• All calculators and guides are grounded in recognized lighting/engineering principles and industry standards
• Recommendations consider illuminance targets (foot-candles/lux), beam spread, spacing, efficacy, and power requirements
• We clearly disclose when content is sponsored by manufacturers or retailers
• Performance claims are verified where possible using published specifications and independent references
• User feedback and field experience inform our guidance and examples

Sponsored Content Policy

We maintain editorial integrity through the following practices:

• Clear disclosure of sponsored content at the beginning of articles
• Independent review of calculations, photometric data, and efficiency ratings
• Balanced coverage of pros and cons for products and design methods
• Regular updates to reflect new technologies, codes, and best practices

Your trust is important to us. We only recommend lighting products and design methods that meet our quality standards and that we would confidently specify in real projects. Purchases made through our affiliate links help fund the continued development of accurate, free lighting calculators.

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