Affiliate and Sponsorship Disclosure
Last Updated: October 4, 2026
The Road Taught Me is operated by Double D Ventures, LLC. Sharing useful riding information and honest product recommendations is part of what we do. We want you to understand when we receive compensation related to that content.
Affiliate Links
Some links on our website, in our articles, and alongside our videos are affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
These commissions help support The Road Taught Me and the creation of motorcycle safety information, ride videos, gear reviews, and trip planning resources.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
We identify affiliate relationships close to the relevant recommendations or purchase links. A typical notice reads:
Affiliate disclosure: If you buy through the links in this section, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Paid Sponsorships
When a company pays us to create content, feature a product, or promote a service, we identify that content as sponsored or as a paid advertisement.
The disclosure appears with the relevant recommendation so you can understand the relationship before evaluating it. For example:
Paid sponsorship: [Brand] paid The Road Taught Me to feature this product. The opinions expressed are my own.
A sponsorship does not mean that every product from that company has been tested or recommended by us.
Free or Discounted Products
Companies may provide products or services at no charge or at a discount. When we discuss or recommend something received through that relationship, we disclose it with the relevant content—even if the company did not require a review.
For example:
Product disclosure: [Brand] provided this product free of charge for me to try and review. The opinions expressed are my own.
If we also earn commissions from purchase links, we disclose both relationships:
Product and affiliate disclosure: [Brand] provided this product free of charge. If you purchase through the links in this section, I may also earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Our Recommendations
Compensation does not change our responsibility to describe products honestly. We distinguish personal experience from information supplied by manufacturers and do not claim to have tested products we have not used.
Our experiences and opinions do not guarantee that a product will suit your motorcycle, riding style, or circumstances. Before purchasing, confirm compatibility, specifications, installation requirements, pricing, warranties, and return policies with the seller or manufacturer.
Where Disclosures Appear
This page explains our general practices. It does not replace disclosures with individual recommendations.
When applicable, we place a clear disclosure:
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Before or beside affiliate purchase links.
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With sponsored articles and product recommendations.
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In videos containing endorsements, rather than only in the description.
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With relevant social media posts and promotional content.
Questions
For questions about an affiliate relationship or sponsorship, contact:
The Road Taught Me
Operated by Double D Ventures, LLC
Email: info@theroadtaughtme.com