This affiliate disclosure explains how Shujaz.com may earn money from links and ads, and how that money never affects what we say about AI tools. Shujaz.com is a free AI tools directory and AI prompts library run by an individual web developer and AI consultant in Kerala, India.
Last updated: September 25, 2026
Affiliate Disclosure Summary
Here is the short version of this affiliate disclosure. The details follow in the sections below.
- Some “Visit website” or tool links on Shujaz.com may be affiliate links.
- If you buy or sign up through one, we may earn a commission.
- You never pay extra because you used our link.
- Affiliate relationships never change scores, rankings or reviews.
- The site shows, or plans to show, Google AdSense display ads.
- Sponsored listings or posts, if ever offered, will be clearly labelled “Sponsored”.
- We do not accept payment for positive reviews.
We publish this affiliate disclosure because you deserve to know how a free website pays its bills. Being open about money helps you judge our content fairly.
Where this affiliate disclosure applies
This affiliate disclosure applies to every page on Shujaz.com. That includes tool pages, category pages, articles, comparisons and the prompts library. It covers links, buttons and ads in all of those places.
It applies whether you visit on a phone, tablet or computer. It also applies to links in any newsletter we send about AI tool updates.
What Are Affiliate Links?
An affiliate link is a special web link to a product or service. It contains a code that tells the seller which website sent the visitor.
If you click an affiliate link and then buy, subscribe or sign up, the seller may pay a small reward to the website that referred you. That reward is called a commission. It is a common way for independent websites to cover their costs.
An affiliate link usually looks like a normal link. It may contain extra letters or numbers at the end. Sometimes it passes through a tracking address before reaching the seller’s website.
Affiliate links are not endorsements by the seller
Joining an affiliate program does not mean the tool company endorses Shujaz.com. It also does not mean we have a partnership with that company. It is simply a referral arrangement. All names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners.
Why an affiliate disclosure matters
A clear affiliate disclosure lets you know when a website may benefit from your click. With that knowledge, you can weigh our words fairly. Regulators in many countries expect this openness from publishers. We think readers deserve it anyway, even where no rule requires it.
How Affiliate Links Work on Shujaz.com
The process is simple and happens in the background.
- You click a tool link on Shujaz.com.
- You arrive on the tool’s official website.
- The affiliate network or the tool’s own system notes that you came from our site. This often uses a cookie.
- If you buy, subscribe or sign up within the tracking period, the purchase is credited to us.
- The tool company may pay us a commission, usually later and in bulk.
We never see your payment details. Payments happen directly between you and the tool company. We usually only see summary reports, such as the number of clicks or sign-ups.
Tracking periods vary
Each affiliate program sets its own rules. Some credit a sale made within a few days of your click. Others allow longer. We do not control these rules.
Which Links May Be Affiliate Links
Not every link on Shujaz.com is an affiliate link. Many are ordinary links with no payment involved. Links that may be affiliate links include:
- “Visit website” buttons on tool pages in our AI tools directory.
- Links to a tool’s pricing or sign-up page within a tool review.
- Links to tools mentioned in comparison and alternatives sections.
- Links in articles that recommend specific software or services.
Links that are not affiliate links include internal links between our own pages, links to official documentation, and links to government or regulator websites.
A tool can be listed on Shujaz.com with or without an affiliate program. Most listings exist simply because the tool is useful. This affiliate disclosure applies whenever an affiliate link is present, even if a page does not repeat the notice.
Affiliate disclosure on tool pages
Tool pages are where affiliate links are most likely to appear. That is why tool pages may show a short affiliate disclosure note or a link to this page. The note is written in plain words, so you do not need to hunt for it.
Affiliate disclosure and the AI prompts library
Our AI prompts library is free to use. The prompts themselves contain no affiliate links. A prompt page may link to an AI image tool, and that link could be an affiliate link. The same affiliate disclosure rules apply there.
Commission at No Extra Cost to You
Using an affiliate link does not raise the price you pay. The commission comes out of the seller’s marketing budget, not your pocket.
Sometimes a tool offers a discount or extended trial through a partner link. When that happens, the benefit is yours. We will mention it clearly if we know about it.
You are always free to skip our link. You can type the tool’s address into your browser or search for it directly. The price and features will be the same either way.
Why commissions matter to a small site
Shujaz.com lists 900+ AI tools and 1,400+ prompts. Keeping all of that up to date takes time, hosting, software and effort. Commissions and ads help keep the site free for everyone.
Editorial Independence
Money does not decide what we say. This is the most important promise in this affiliate disclosure.
- Affiliate relationships never change a tool’s editorial score out of 5.
- They never change rankings, positions in lists or “best” picks.
- We list pros and cons for every tool, whether or not it has an affiliate program.
- We show alternatives, including free and open-source options that pay us nothing.
- We do not accept payment for positive reviews.
Our editorial score is based on features, pricing and value, ease of use, platform availability, API and open-source status, reputation and popularity, and update frequency. Tool information comes from official websites, documentation, pricing pages and other public sources. We do not always test every paid feature hands-on, and we say so openly.
Long-form tool articles are produced with the help of automation and AI writing assistance. They follow a fixed editorial structure. The site owner reviews and updates them over time. Read our editorial policy and review policy for more.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
We want affiliate links to be easy to spot. Here is how you can tell.
Look for disclosure notes
Pages that may contain affiliate links carry a short disclosure note or a link to this affiliate disclosure. The note appears near the top of the page or close to the relevant links.
Hover over the link
On a computer, hover your mouse over a link. Your browser shows the address at the bottom of the window. Affiliate links often include tracking codes or pass through a partner domain.
Check the link attributes
Affiliate and paid links on Shujaz.com may carry the attribute rel=”sponsored nofollow”. This tells search engines that the link is commercial. It follows Google’s guidance on qualifying outbound links.
Ask us
If you are unsure whether a specific link is an affiliate link, just ask. We will tell you honestly.
Google AdSense Advertising Disclosure
Shujaz.com uses, or plans to use, Google AdSense to show display ads. Ads are another way we keep the site free. This affiliate disclosure covers ads as well, because both are forms of income.
- Google and third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies, including the DoubleClick/DART cookie, lets it and its partners serve ads based on your visits.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of some third-party vendors at aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu.
- Learn how Google uses data at Google’s partner sites page.
Visitors in the EEA, the UK and Switzerland will be asked for consent through a Google-certified consent management platform when ads are shown. We do not choose the individual ads you see. Seeing an ad on Shujaz.com does not mean we endorse the advertiser.
Sponsored Content Labelling
At the moment, sponsored content is not a regular part of Shujaz.com. If we ever offer sponsored listings or sponsored posts, they will follow clear rules.
- Each sponsored item will be clearly labelled “Sponsored”.
- The label will be visible before you read or click, not hidden at the bottom.
- Sponsored items will not receive higher editorial scores.
- Paid links will carry rel=”sponsored” or rel=”sponsored nofollow”.
- Sponsors will not get to approve or edit our opinions.
A sponsored listing can buy visibility, not praise. That line will never move.
Cookies Used by Affiliate Networks
Affiliate tracking often relies on cookies. These are small text files stored by your browser.
When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate network or tool company may set a cookie on its own domain. That cookie records that you arrived from Shujaz.com. It helps credit any sale or sign-up to us.
- These cookies are set by third parties, not by Shujaz.com.
- They are governed by the privacy policy of the network or tool company.
- They usually do not contain your name or payment details.
- You can block or delete them in your browser settings.
Blocking cookies may stop us from earning a commission. It will not change the price you pay or your access to the tool. Our own cookies are listed in our cookie policy, and our data practices are in our privacy policy.
A Note on Marketplace and Retailer Programs
Many large online marketplaces and retailers run affiliate or associate programs. Websites that join them earn from qualifying purchases made through their links.
Shujaz.com does not claim to be a member of any specific marketplace or retailer program. If we ever join one, we will name it on this page and follow its disclosure rules. Until then, treat this page as a general affiliate disclosure for any affiliate links you find.
If a link on our site leads to a marketplace product page, the price and availability shown there are controlled by the seller. Always check the final price and terms before you buy.
Affiliate Disclosure Rules: FTC and ASCI Guidelines
US Federal Trade Commission
We intend to follow the spirit of the US Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255). These guides say that material connections, such as affiliate commissions, should be disclosed clearly. You can read the FTC’s plain-English guidance in FTC’s Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking.
Advertising Standards Council of India
Shujaz.com is operated from India. We also aim to follow the guidelines of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). ASCI encourages clear labelling of ads and paid or incentivised content, including content from digital creators and publishers.
Google Publisher Policies
Our advertising setup aims to respect Google Publisher Policies. That includes not placing ads in misleading ways and not encouraging accidental clicks.
This affiliate disclosure is written in good faith. It is not a legal certification.
Laws and guidelines change, and we update this page when needed. The site is governed by the laws of India, with courts in Kerala, India. See our terms and conditions and disclaimer.
Your Choices and Responsibilities
You are always in control. Here is what you can do.
- Visit tools directly instead of using our links.
- Opt out of personalised ads through Google Ads Settings.
- Block third-party cookies in your browser.
- Read pros, cons and alternatives before choosing a tool.
- Check pricing and terms on the tool’s official website before you buy.
Pricing changes often. Our pages are a helpful starting point, not a final quote. Any purchase you make is an agreement between you and the tool company.
Reporting a missing affiliate disclosure
We try hard to label everything correctly. Mistakes can still happen on a site with hundreds of pages. If you find an affiliate link without a clear affiliate disclosure, please tell us the page URL. We will review it and fix it promptly, in line with our corrections policy.
Updates to This Affiliate Disclosure
We may update this affiliate disclosure when our income sources change. We will also update it when laws or guidelines change. The “Last updated” date at the top shows the latest version.
Significant changes, such as joining a new type of program, will be reflected here promptly. Please check this page from time to time. You can learn more about the site on our about us page.
How this affiliate disclosure fits with other policies
This affiliate disclosure works together with our other policies. The editorial policy explains how content is written. The fact-checking policy explains how we check information. The privacy and cookie policies explain how data is handled.
If two policies ever seem to conflict on a money question, this affiliate disclosure explains our intent. Ask us if anything is unclear.
Frequently Asked Questions about This Affiliate Disclosure
Do I pay more if I use an affiliate link?
No. You pay the same price whether you use our link or visit the tool directly. Any commission is paid by the seller.
Do affiliate programs affect your scores?
No. Affiliate relationships never change scores, rankings or reviews. Tools without affiliate programs are scored in exactly the same way.
Can a company pay for a good review?
No. We do not accept payment for positive reviews. If sponsored listings are ever offered, they will be clearly labelled “Sponsored” and will not change scores.
Are you partners with the tools you list?
No. Listing a tool, or linking to it, does not mean a partnership or endorsement. All names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners.
Where can I ask about this affiliate disclosure?
Email us any time. You can also use our contact page. We usually reply within 3–5 business days.
Contact Us about Affiliate Links
Questions about affiliate links, ads or sponsorships? Email mail@shujaz.com. If you think a link should be disclosed more clearly, please tell us. We will review it and update the page.
Still have a question?
Email us any time and we will reply within 3–5 business days.