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At LangChain Tutorials, we believe in complete transparency with our readers. This page explains our affiliate relationships and how we may earn commissions from products and services we recommend.

Affiliate links are special tracking URLs that allow us to earn a commission when you purchase a product or service through our recommendation. This is at no additional cost to you - you pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor.

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  • Cloud Hosting Providers - AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and similar services
  • Development Tools - IDEs, code editors, and developer utilities
  • Learning Resources - Online courses, books, and educational platforms
  • Software Services - APIs, databases, and SaaS products we recommend

Where You’ll Find Them:

  • Tutorial content and guides
  • Product reviews and comparisons
  • Resource recommendations
  • “Tools We Use” sections
  • Email newsletters (if applicable)

Our Editorial Standards

1. Honest Recommendations Only

We only recommend products and services that we:

  • Have personally used and tested
  • Genuinely believe will benefit our readers
  • Would recommend even without affiliate compensation

2. No Influence on Content

Affiliate relationships do not influence:

  • Tutorial quality or accuracy
  • Technical recommendations
  • Code examples or best practices
  • Our honest opinions and reviews

3. Balanced Reviews

When reviewing products:

  • We highlight both pros and cons
  • We compare alternatives fairly
  • We disclose if we haven’t personally used a product
  • We never misrepresent features or capabilities

What This Means For You

You are free to:

  • Purchase products directly from vendors
  • Use different affiliate links
  • Choose alternative products
  • Research on your own

No Extra Cost to You

  • Affiliate commissions are paid by vendors, not by you
  • Prices remain the same whether you use our links or not
  • You receive the same product, service, and support

Supporting Our Work

When you use our affiliate links, you help us:

  • Keep creating free, high-quality tutorials
  • Maintain and improve our website
  • Test and review new tools and services
  • Dedicate time to content creation

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

We may participate in various affiliate programs, including but not limited to:

Technology & Cloud Services

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Cloud computing services
  • Google Cloud Platform - Cloud infrastructure
  • Microsoft Azure - Cloud solutions
  • DigitalOcean - Cloud hosting

AI & ML Platforms

  • OpenAI - API access and services
  • Anthropic Claude - AI assistant API
  • Hugging Face - ML models and datasets
  • Pinecone - Vector database services

Development Tools

  • GitHub - Code hosting and collaboration
  • JetBrains - IDEs and development tools
  • Visual Studio Code - Code editor extensions

Learning Platforms

  • Udemy - Online courses
  • Coursera - Educational programs
  • O’Reilly - Technical books and resources
  • Pluralsight - Tech skill development

Other Services

  • Web hosting providers
  • Domain registrars
  • Email marketing services
  • Analytics tools

This list is not exhaustive and may change over time.

Disclosure Statements

In Our Content

When we include affiliate links, you’ll see disclosures such as:

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

or

Affiliate Link: This is an affiliate link. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase.

Visual Indicators

We may use:

  • 🔗 Link icons
  • Highlighted text or boxes
  • Disclaimer notices at the beginning or end of posts

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines for affiliate marketing:

  • 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
  • We clearly and conspicuously disclose affiliate relationships
  • Disclosures are placed close to affiliate links
  • We ensure disclosures are easy to understand

Learn more: FTC Endorsement Guides

Sponsored content is when we’re paid directly to create content about a product or service. This is different from affiliate marketing.

Our Policy on Sponsored Content

If we publish sponsored content, we will:

  • Clearly label it as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” or “Advertisement”
  • Maintain editorial independence
  • Only accept sponsorships from relevant, quality products
  • Ensure content meets our quality standards

Your Trust Matters

Our Promise to You

We promise to:

  • Always be transparent about affiliate relationships
  • Put your interests first in our recommendations
  • Maintain high standards for products we promote
  • Respect your intelligence and decision-making ability
  • Never compromise tutorial quality for affiliate revenue

What We Won’t Do

We will never:

  • Recommend products solely for commission
  • Hide affiliate relationships
  • Misrepresent product capabilities
  • Compromise code quality or accuracy for profit
  • Promote products we haven’t researched or used

Questions About Specific Products

If you’re unsure whether a link is an affiliate link, or if you have questions about our relationship with a specific product:

Email us: codingrhodes@gmail.com

We’re happy to answer any questions about our affiliate relationships and recommendations.

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this disclosure as we add new affiliate partnerships or change our policies. Updates will be noted in the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Additional Disclaimers

No Guarantees

While we recommend products we believe are valuable, we cannot guarantee:

  • Specific results from using any product
  • That products will meet your specific needs
  • Product performance or availability
  • Third-party pricing or terms

Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

  • Evaluating products for your specific needs
  • Reading vendor terms and conditions
  • Making informed purchasing decisions
  • Managing your subscriptions and accounts

Thank You

Thank you for supporting LangChain Tutorials! Your trust means everything to us. By using our affiliate links, you help us continue creating free, high-quality content for the developer community.

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This disclosure is provided for informational purposes and to ensure compliance with FTC guidelines. It does not constitute legal advice. The affiliate relationships and programs mentioned are subject to change.

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- The LangChain Tutorials Team