Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 18, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
Sound Wave is committed to maintaining transparency about our business relationships and any financial arrangements that may influence the content we present. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various business relationships and ensures you understand when content may be influenced by these arrangements.
We believe in honest communication with our audience and clients. This disclosure complies with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and other applicable regulations requiring clear disclosure of material connections between content creators and businesses.
Affiliate Relationships
What Are Affiliate Programs
Sound Wave may participate in affiliate marketing programs where we earn commissions by recommending products or services that we use or believe may benefit our clients. When you click on certain links on our website or follow our recommendations, we may receive a commission if you make a purchase or engage with that vendor.
Our Recommendation Policy
We only recommend products, tools, or services that we genuinely believe offer value. Our affiliate relationships do not influence the core recommendations we make regarding audio production practices or professional services. Key principles include:
- • We only recommend products or services we have personally used or thoroughly researched
- • Our professional opinions are not influenced by potential commission earnings
- • We clearly disclose when links are affiliate links
- • You are never obligated to use our affiliate links
- • Using affiliate links does not increase your cost
Types of Affiliate Partnerships
We may maintain affiliate relationships with:
- • Audio equipment manufacturers and retailers
- • Software and plugin developers for audio production
- • Professional services relevant to game development
- • Educational platforms offering audio production courses
- • Hosting and technical service providers
Important Note: Your use of affiliate links is completely voluntary. We provide the same quality of service and recommendations regardless of whether you use our affiliate links. Our goal is to share genuinely helpful resources while being transparent about our business relationships.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content, which is material created in partnership with or paid for by third-party companies. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or with similar language at the beginning of the content. This ensures you always know when content has been financially supported by an external party.
Editorial Independence
While we may accept compensation for sponsored content, we maintain editorial control over what we publish. We only partner with companies whose products or services align with our values and could genuinely benefit our audience. We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not meet our standards or could mislead our clients.
Sponsored Post Policies
When creating sponsored content, we adhere to these principles:
- • Clear and prominent disclosure at the start of sponsored content
- • Honest assessment of products or services being featured
- • No misleading claims or exaggerated benefits
- • Distinction between editorial content and sponsored material
- • Compliance with FTC guidelines and advertising standards
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks use technologies like cookies and web beacons to collect information about your browsing behavior to provide more relevant advertisements. This is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising.
Ad Personalization
Third-party advertisers may use the following practices:
- • Collecting data about your interests and online activities
- • Serving targeted advertisements based on your browsing patterns
- • Using cookies to track advertisement effectiveness
- • Sharing anonymous data with advertising partners
We do not have direct control over third-party advertiser cookies or tracking technologies. For information about how to manage these cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Advertising Standards
We work with advertising partners who adhere to industry standards and regulations. However, we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content of third-party advertisements. If you encounter an advertisement that seems inappropriate or violates our standards, please contact us so we can address the issue.
Your Rights and Controls
Managing Advertisement Preferences
You have several options for controlling the advertisements you see:
- • Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or limit cookies
- • Cookie Management: Use our cookie preference center on the Cookie Policy page
- • Opt-Out Tools: Visit industry opt-out pages like the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative
- • Ad Blockers: Install browser extensions that block advertisements
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes is typically limited to non-personally identifiable data such as:
- • Browser type and version
- • Pages visited on our website
- • Time spent on pages
- • Referring website or source
- • General geographic location
For more information about data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or similar laws. These may include the right to access, correct, or delete your data, and the right to opt out of certain data processing activities. Contact us to exercise these rights or learn more about your options.
FTC Compliance Statement
This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." We are committed to complying with all applicable advertising and consumer protection laws.
When we have a material connection with a product, service, or company that we mention or review, we will clearly disclose that relationship. This includes situations where we may receive:
- • Monetary compensation for recommendations
- • Free products or services for review
- • Commission on sales generated through our links
- • Other benefits or considerations from third parties
Our disclosures are designed to be clear and conspicuous. We place them where they are easily noticed and understood before you make decisions based on our content.
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Regardless of any advertising relationships or compensation we may receive, we are committed to:
Providing honest and unbiased information
Disclosing material connections transparently
Maintaining editorial independence
Prioritizing your best interests
Clearly labeling sponsored content
Building trust through transparency
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure periodically to reflect changes in our business relationships, advertising practices, or regulatory requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure regularly to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us:
Sound Wave
8934 Audio Avenue
Music Quarter
Nashville, TN 37201
United States
Email: info@sou-nd-wave.com
Phone: +1 (615) 492-7863
We value your trust and are committed to addressing any concerns you may have about our advertising practices.