Affiliate Disclosure – MahakalTimes.com
Last Updated: October 31, 2025 At MahakalTimes.com, transparency and integrity form the foundation of our editorial and commercial ethics. In accordance with best practices and global disclosure standards (including the FTC’s Endorsement Guidelines), this page explains how affiliate links work on our website and how they support our independent journalism.
1. What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are unique tracking URLs provided by partner brands or affiliate networks. When a reader clicks one of these links and makes a qualifying purchase or booking (for example, buying a devotional book, booking accommodation, or subscribing to a service), we may earn a small commission from the partner website.
- This commission is at no extra cost to you.
- It helps sustain our content operations, editorial research, and community engagement initiatives.
This system allows us to recommend useful and relevant products and services while keeping MahakalTimes.com free and accessible to all readers.
2. Our Affiliate Programs
MahakalTimes.com participates in several reputable and relevant affiliate marketing programs aligned with our spiritual, cultural, and travel-focused content. These include (but are not limited to):
- Amazon Associates Program – for recommending devotional literature, puja essentials, and cultural publications.
- Agoda Affiliate Partner Program – for suggesting verified accommodation options at major Jyotirlinga and pilgrimage destinations.
- Other Verified Programs – covering categories such as spiritual travel, publishing, wellness, and cultural heritage.
As new partnerships evolve, this list may be updated periodically to maintain transparency.
3. No Additional Cost to Readers
Purchasing through affiliate links on MahakalTimes.com does not affect the price you pay. Commissions are paid directly by our affiliate partners as part of their marketing initiatives. Your support through these links enables us to continue producing authentic, fact-checked, and spiritually enriching content.
4. Editorial Independence
Our editorial independence remains absolute.
- Affiliate partnerships do not influence the topics we select, the tone of our coverage, or the recommendations we make.
- Every article, review, and guide published on MahakalTimes.com is written by our editorial team or verified contributors based on research, experience, and relevance.
- Any sponsored collaborations or paid promotions are always clearly labeled as such within the content.
We never accept compensation in exchange for positive reviews or biased recommendations.
5. Transparency of Placement
Affiliate disclosures appear clearly in the following locations:
- On this dedicated Affiliate Disclosure page.
- Within articles containing affiliate links (e.g., a short note: “This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you make a purchase.”).
- In visible proximity to any link that could generate a commission.
Our goal is to ensure that readers can identify commercial relationships easily, fostering full transparency and informed choice.
6. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our affiliate relationships, please contact: Email: contact@mahakaltimes.com Website: www.mahakaltimes.com
About MahakalTimes.com
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