Disclosure Policy

At Pinned MTB we’re laser‑focused on the business side of mountain biking – from sponsorship contracts to gear margins and brand strategy. Because our readers rely on us for transparent insight, we disclose every commercial relationship that could influence our content. When we feature a product, a brand, or a service that we receive compensation for – whether through direct payment, affiliate commissions, or in‑kind sponsorship – that relationship will be clearly noted within the article.

We participate in affiliate programs with REI Co‑op, MTBR, and Competitive Cyclist. If you click a link to any of these partners and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This revenue helps sustain our reporting and analysis, but it does not affect the factual accuracy or editorial judgment of our pieces. All affiliate disclosures appear in bold at the end of the relevant paragraph, e.g., Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to REI Co‑op.

Sponsorships are treated with the same level of openness. When a brand sponsors a feature, a webinar, or a research report, we will prepend the content with a clear statement, such as Sponsored Content – Pinned MTB. Sponsored pieces are produced in collaboration with the sponsor, but they are subject to our editorial standards and fact‑checking process. We never accept payment to alter or suppress information that is material to our readers.

Our policy applies to all U.S. readers and complies with FTC guidelines. We do not accept gifts, free gear, or travel that could compromise our independence unless the arrangement is disclosed in the article. If you have questions about a specific disclosure or want to report a potential conflict, please see our Contact Us page for the appropriate channel.