Transparency

STRAIGHT TALK.

We earn commissions on some of what we recommend. Here's exactly how that works.

Our Commitment to Honesty

DetroitMade is an independent editorial platform. We research, visit, and vet every business, product, and service that appears on this site. Our recommendations are our own — they are not for sale.

To keep this platform running, we participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click certain links on DetroitMade and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This is how we keep the lights on without charging you a subscription fee.

We want you to understand this clearly, because we think you deserve to.

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based arrangement in which a publisher — in this case, DetroitMade — earns a commission when a reader takes a qualifying action through a tracked link. That action might be a product purchase, a restaurant reservation, an event ticket purchase, or a service booking.

The commission comes from the merchant or service provider, not from you. You pay the same price whether you arrive at a business through DetroitMade or by typing the URL directly into your browser.

Which Links Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links on DetroitMade appear primarily as call-to-action buttons — "Shop Now," "Reserve," "Get Tickets," and "Book Now" — on our Products, Restaurants, Events, and Services pages.

Not every link on this site is an affiliate link. Standard navigation, editorial content, and informational references are not monetized. When in doubt, assume that any outbound link to a merchant or booking platform may be tracked.

Does This Affect Our Recommendations?

No. Our editorial process is independent of our commercial relationships. We do not accept payment for placement, we do not guarantee coverage to any business, and we do not alter our editorial opinions based on affiliate arrangements.

If a business earns an Editor's Pick designation on DetroitMade, it is because someone on our team genuinely recommends it — full stop. Affiliate commissions are a consequence of our recommendations, not the cause of them.

We would rather recommend fewer things well than recommend more things poorly. That standard does not change because there is money involved.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is made in accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, specifically 16 C.F.R. Part 255, which requires clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections between publishers and the products or services they recommend.

A material connection exists when a publisher has a financial or other relationship with a brand that could affect the credibility of an endorsement. Our affiliate relationships constitute such a connection, and we are disclosing them here and throughout the site accordingly.

Pricing and Availability

Prices, availability, and terms displayed on DetroitMade are provided for informational purposes and are subject to change without notice. We make reasonable efforts to keep this information current, but we cannot guarantee accuracy at the time of your visit.

Always verify pricing and availability directly with the merchant or service provider before completing a transaction.

Questions

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, our editorial process, or anything else on this page, we are happy to hear from you. Reach us through the contact information in the footer below.

Last updated: October 2026

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