Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure
How Chekd Health generates revenue, including affiliate relationships, and how we maintain editorial independence.
Last updated: February 18, 2026
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How Chekd Health Makes Money
Chekd Health is operated by Blacksmith Medical LLC (doing business as Chekd Health).
Chekd Health provides educational information about sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs / STIs) and comparisons of third-party testing providers. We may earn revenue when users click affiliate links and / or complete purchases with third-party providers.
Compensation structures vary by provider and may include referral-based compensation or other commercially negotiated arrangements.
Use of affiliate links does not increase the cost of services to users, unless otherwise disclosed by the provider.
Affiliate Relationships
Some links on Chekd Health are affiliate links. When a user clicks an affiliate link and completes a transaction with a third-party provider, Chekd Health may receive compensation.
Affiliate links may use tracking technologies or redirect users through third-party platforms to facilitate referral attribution.
Affiliate relationships do not create partnerships, joint ventures, agency relationships, or shared control between Chekd Health and any third-party provider
Chekd Health does not operate laboratories, provide testing services, or control third-party provider operations.
Editorial Independence
Medical explanations, public health information, and educational content are developed independently of affiliate compensation arrangements.
Affiliate compensation may influence commercial placement, ordering, or visibility of providers within comparison sections. However, compensation does not alter medical definitions, factual explanations, or public health guidance.
Chekd Health seeks to maintain transparency in how providers are presented while preserving independence in educational content.
How We Compare Services
Chekd Health compares third-party testing providers based on publicly available information, provider disclosures, stated service characteristics, and other criteria deemed relevant at the time of publication.
Because provider pricing, availability, regulatory status, and service details may change, Chekd Health does not guarantee that listed providers are the best or most appropriate option for every user.
Users are responsible for independently evaluating testing providers and verifying current pricing, services, and regulatory compliance directly with the provider.
Chekd Health does not guarantee provider compliance with federal or state regulations; users should verify independently.
Sponsored and Promotional Content
At this time, Chekd Health does not sell sponsored posts, paid editorial content, or guaranteed featured placement.
If Chekd Health introduces sponsored or paid promotional content in the future, such content will be clearly labeled in accordance with applicable laws and guidelines.
How To Contact Us
If you have questions regarding affiliate relationships, commercial practices, or how providers are presented, please contact us through our Contact page.
Chekd Health is operated by Blacksmith Medical LLC (doing business as Chekd Health).