Our 100% Transparent Affiliate Disclosure & Policy
Last Updated: May 2026
Welcome to Predictionist.com. As part of our commitment to trust, honesty, and transparency, we provide this comprehensive affiliate disclosure to explain how we fund our operations, research, and educational platform. Please read this affiliate disclosure carefully so you fully understand our monetization model and how it impacts your experience.
1. The Purpose of This Affiliate Disclosure
The primary purpose of this affiliate disclosure is to clearly outline our relationships with third-party platforms. Predictionist.com is a free educational resource dedicated to prediction markets, event contracts, and data-driven trading strategies. To maintain our high standards, conduct deep research, and provide free access to Predictionist School without paywalls or intrusive ads, we participate in affiliate marketing programs.
When you click on links pointing to external trading platforms (such as Polymarket, Kalshi, or Futuur) and perform actions like signing up, depositing funds, or executing trades, we may earn a referral commission or a share of the fees generated.
Crucially, this happens at no additional cost to you. The commission is paid entirely from the operator’s marketing budget. This affiliate disclosure guarantees that our monetization strategy does not penalize the reader. In fact, our partnerships frequently allow us to offer you exclusive sign-up bonuses or fee discounts.
2. Why We Chose the Affiliate Model
Running a high-quality educational hub requires significant resources. We employ expert writers, data analysts, and developers to build tools like our odds comparison widgets. We faced a choice in how to fund this operation: implement a paid subscription model (paywall), clutter the site with distracting display advertisements, or use an affiliate model.
This affiliate disclosure exists because we chose the latter. We firmly believe that the affiliate model aligns our interests with yours. We only succeed if we guide you to reliable, high-quality platforms that you actually find useful. If we recommend poor platforms, you will leave, and our community will fail. Therefore, this affiliate disclosure is not just a legal requirement; it is a reflection of a business model that keeps our core educational content 100% free for everyone, from beginners to advanced superforecasters.
3. How Our Affiliate Disclosure Protects You
You might wonder if our commercial relationships influence our reviews. The core promise of this affiliate disclosure is our uncompromised editorial integrity.
Our internal Quality Checklist dictates that conflicts of interest must never alter our objective analysis. While this affiliate disclosure confirms we earn commissions, here is how we protect you:
- Unbiased Platform Reviews: We rigorously evaluate every operator. If a platform suffers from high fees, low liquidity, or poor user experience, we report it explicitly. We do not inflate ratings for higher payouts.
- Data-Driven Strategies: The trading strategies and educational modules we publish are grounded in mathematical edge and empirical data, not driven by affiliate incentives.
- No Paid Placements for Positive Coverage: We refuse direct payment in exchange for positive reviews. Our recommendations are based solely on merit and functionality.
4. Platforms Covered by This Affiliate Disclosure
Our research spans the entire prediction market ecosystem. Therefore, this affiliate disclosure applies to our relationships with various operators, data tools, and crypto exchanges. For a full understanding of official guidelines regarding endorsements, you can refer to the official Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.
5. Important Financial Disclaimer
While this affiliate disclosure explains our revenue model, we must also state our financial disclaimer clearly. Prediction markets and event contracts carry a high degree of financial risk.
- Educational Use Only: All content, tools, AI dashboards, and newsletters on Predictionist.com exist purely for informational and educational purposes.
- Not Financial Advice: We do not provide professional financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. We are educators and researchers, not registered brokers or financial advisors.
- Capital at Risk: Trading is inherently speculative. Prices fluctuate, and you may lose some or all of your deposited capital. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
- Independent Verification: Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and verify market rules and fees directly on the operator’s site before trading.
6. Contact Us Regarding Our Affiliate Policy
We believe a transparent affiliate disclosure is the foundation of a strong community. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this affiliate disclosure, our editorial independence, or our partnerships, please do not hesitate to reach out.
You can contact our team directly at hello@predictionist.com or visit our main contact page for more ways to get in touch. We are always happy to clarify how our business operates and how we prioritize your trust above all else.