Disclosure

Effective Date: June 9, 2025

Last Updated: June 9, 2025

At Tough Kraut, we believe in transparency, honesty, and empowering you with the right information - especially when it comes to how we make money, how we work with brands, and how we recommend products.

This page explains the nature of our content, affiliate relationships, partnerships, and any compensation we may receive.

1. Affiliate Links

Some links on Tough Kraut may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend tools, products, and services we either use ourselves or have thoroughly researched and believe will genuinely add value to your self-sustainable journey.

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and EU regulations, all affiliate links are disclosed clearly and transparently, typically with a notice like:

“This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a small commission - at no extra cost to you.”

These earnings help support the continued creation of high-quality, free content for you - without any paywalls, pop-ups, or junk.

2. Product Reviews & Sponsorships

From time to time, we may feature product reviews or recommendations based on hands-on testing or personal experience. Unless clearly marked otherwise, we are not paid for these reviews.

If a post or video is sponsored or if we receive products for free in exchange for coverage, this will be explicitly stated at the top of the content.

We do not accept money in exchange for favorable reviews, and we will never promote a product or service we wouldn’t recommend to a friend or use ourselves here on the homestead.

3. Partnerships & Collaborations

We occasionally collaborate with like-minded brands, creators, and businesses in the sustainability, permaculture, and off-grid living space. These partnerships are built on shared values - and they never compromise the independence of our content.

If you’re interested in collaborating with Tough Kraut, you can reach out to us directly at toughkraut.contact@gmail.com.

4. AI-Generated Content

Some of our content (including blog posts, guides, social media posts, and visuals) may be created with the help of AI tools. All AI-assisted content is fact-checked, edited, and reviewed by a real human before publication.

We use AI to increase efficiency - not to replace authenticity.

5. No Medical, Legal, or Financial Advice

The content on Tough Kraut is for educational and informational purposes only. We do not provide medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals for decisions involving your health, safety, finances, or land management.

6. Our Promise to You

We promise to always:

Be upfront about any partnerships or financial incentives
Recommend products and services with integrity
Prioritize your trust over profits
Stay independent in our editorial voice and content decisions
Keep learning and improving how we disclose and communicate with you

7. Questions?

If you ever have questions about how we earn money, choose affiliate partners, or evaluate products - don’t hesitate to reach out.

Email: toughkraut.contact@gmail.com

We're real people behind this screen. We live and grow what we talk about.