1. Operational Funding and Transparency
Welcome, Artificer. Running the Forge requires resources, maintenance, and regular acquisition of high-quality schematics and tools. This document transparently outlines how PlamoForge 3D generates the funding necessary to operate and provide free technical guides to the community.
Primary Directive (FTC Compliance):
When you click on any link on this Site and proceed to purchase tools, kits, or supplies, PlamoForge 3D may receive a small commission from the vendor. This compensation is crucial to our operations, but we guarantee that it comes at absolutely no extra cost to you. Your price remains the same.
2. Affiliate Program Participation
PlamoForge 3D participates in affiliate advertising programs that provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. These programs include, but are not limited to:
- Amazon Services LLC Associates Program: We are a participant in this program, and receive commissions from qualifying purchases made via links to Amazon.com.
- ShareASale & CJ Affiliate: We utilize these broader networks to partner with specialized vendors, including 3D printer filament suppliers, specialized tool manufacturers, and airbrush equipment retailers.
- Direct Manufacturer Links: We maintain direct affiliate partnerships with key hardware and supply manufacturers, such as Creality, Anycubic, and other airbrush equipment retailers,advanced resin casting suppliers.
3. Integrity and Technical Vetting
Our integrity is paramount. We operate under the strict principle that our recommendations must serve the quality of the final build.
- Vetting Protocol: We only link to products, tools, and hardware that have passed our internal technical vetting or that we genuinely believe offer exceptional value to the Mobile Suit modeling and 3D printing process.
- No Influence: The commission we receive never influences the technical specifications, content, or objective reviews we create. Any rare instance of fully sponsored content will be clearly labeled as a “Sponsored Build.”
4. Your Compliance Check
By utilizing the supply links on PlamoForge 3D, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Funding Transparency Manifest.