Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
AussieSpot is committed to total commercial honesty. This disclosure outlines how we fund our operations while maintaining absolute independence across our financial calculators and editorial guides.
Calculation Methods
Our calculators use a mix of published rates, mathematical formulas, and estimation assumptions. Results are estimates, not official assessments or personalised advice.
Transparent Labeling
Advertisements, sponsored content, and affiliate relationships should be identified where they appear so users can distinguish them from other content.
Always Free for Australians
Our calculators and guides are available without a subscription. Advertising or affiliate links may help support the site if introduced.
Consumer Information
Advertising disclosures explain commercial relationships where they apply. They do not certify the accuracy or suitability of a product or calculator.
1. Our Business Model & Free Mission
AussieSpot (https://aussiespot.com) provides 135 free, interactive financial calculators, tax tools, workplace guides, and cost of living resources tailored specifically for Australian workers, sole traders, property buyers, and households.
To provide these services without charging subscription fees or requiring paywalls, we may receive compensation through digital display advertising, contextual partner links, and affiliate referral relationships.
2. Strict Algorithmic & Calculator Independence
Advertising & Calculation Information
No advertiser, commercial partner, or affiliate program can pay to alter, bias, or manipulate any calculation formula, tax bracket threshold, mortgage repayment equation, superannuation contribution cap, or numerical output on AussieSpot.
Calculations use published rates, mathematical formulas, and modelling assumptions. Not every tool is based on legislation, and no government body has endorsed these estimates.
3. How We May Receive Compensation
Depending on the page or section you visit, AussieSpot may earn revenue through the following channels:
- Contextual & Display Advertising: If display advertising is enabled, third-party networks may serve ads using page context, cookies, or other identifiers. Mentioning Google AdSense does not indicate approval or an existing partnership.
- Affiliate Referral Links: When you click on certain links to third-party services (such as accounting software, mortgage comparison portals, superannuation research tools, or business banking products) and subsequently open an account or purchase a service, AussieSpot may receive a small referral commission at no additional cost to you.
- Sponsored Editorial & Reviews: In rare cases where an article is sponsored or commissioned by an external partner, it will be conspicuously demarcated with a clear "Sponsored" or "Paid Partner" disclosure badge at the top of the article.
4. Understanding Product Information
A calculator result or advertisement is not a recommendation to purchase a financial product. When considering a product:
- Check the product terms, fees, and eligibility requirements directly with the provider.
- Look for any advertising or affiliate disclosure associated with a link or comparison.
- We encourage all users to review Product Disclosure Statements (PDS) and Target Market Determinations (TMD) from financial product issuers before purchasing.
5. Questions or Partnership Enquiries
If you have any questions regarding our commercial disclosures, advertising policies, or would like to discuss business partnerships, please contact our team:
AussieSpot Commercial & Editorial Office
Email: support@aussiespot.com
Contact Form: https://aussiespot.com/contact