Terms of Use & Affiliate Disclosure
Effective Date: March 5, 2026
Last Updated: May 5, 2026
Last Updated: May 5, 2026
SilentAuction.org is a free informational website dedicated to helping nonprofits, schools, churches, and community organizations plan and run successful silent auctions. We provide guides, tips, tools, and curated resources — we do not host auctions, sell products, or process payments of any kind.
This page covers two important topics: the terms under which you use our site, and our policy on affiliate relationships. Please read both sections carefully. By using SilentAuction.org, you agree to these terms.
This page covers two important topics: the terms under which you use our site, and our policy on affiliate relationships. Please read both sections carefully. By using SilentAuction.org, you agree to these terms.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using SilentAuction.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the site immediately.
These terms apply to all visitors and users of SilentAuction.org, regardless of how you access the site — whether via desktop, mobile, tablet, or any other device.
We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects when these terms were last revised. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
These terms apply to all visitors and users of SilentAuction.org, regardless of how you access the site — whether via desktop, mobile, tablet, or any other device.
We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects when these terms were last revised. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
What SilentAuction.org Is
SilentAuction.org is a free educational and informational resource. We publish guides, how-to articles, item ideas, planning checklists, software comparisons, and other content designed to help organizations run silent auction fundraisers.
We do not:
We do not:
- Host, manage, or operate silent auctions
- Accept bids or payments of any kind
- Require user registration or account creation
- Sell auction items, merchandise, or services directly
- Represent or act as an agent for any auction organizer
Affiliate Disclosure
SilentAuction.org participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to Amazon Associates and affiliate programs offered by auction software providers, event supply companies, and other vendors whose products and services may be relevant to our readers.
What this means for you
When you click certain links on our site and subsequently make a purchase, we may receive a small referral commission from the retailer or service provider. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — you pay the same price you would if you had visited the site directly.
How affiliate links are identified
We do our best to clearly identify affiliate links and sponsored content on our site. You may see disclosures such as “affiliate link,” “we may earn a commission,” or a general disclosure notice at the top of articles that contain affiliate links. The callout box at the top of this page also serves as a site-wide disclosure.
Our editorial independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, rankings, or recommendations. We only link to products and services we believe are genuinely useful to our readers. We would recommend these resources regardless of whether an affiliate program exists. If we have a financial relationship with a company whose product we review or mention, we will disclose it.
FTC compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose all material connections between SilentAuction.org and the companies whose products or services are mentioned on this site. This page, along with in-content disclosures, constitutes our FTC-compliant affiliate disclosure.
What this means for you
When you click certain links on our site and subsequently make a purchase, we may receive a small referral commission from the retailer or service provider. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — you pay the same price you would if you had visited the site directly.
How affiliate links are identified
We do our best to clearly identify affiliate links and sponsored content on our site. You may see disclosures such as “affiliate link,” “we may earn a commission,” or a general disclosure notice at the top of articles that contain affiliate links. The callout box at the top of this page also serves as a site-wide disclosure.
Our editorial independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, rankings, or recommendations. We only link to products and services we believe are genuinely useful to our readers. We would recommend these resources regardless of whether an affiliate program exists. If we have a financial relationship with a company whose product we review or mention, we will disclose it.
FTC compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose all material connections between SilentAuction.org and the companies whose products or services are mentioned on this site. This page, along with in-content disclosures, constitutes our FTC-compliant affiliate disclosure.
No Professional Advice
The content published on SilentAuction.org is for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, accounting, tax, or professional fundraising advice.
Silent auction regulations, nonprofit compliance requirements, and tax rules vary by state, country, and organization type. Before planning a fundraiser or making decisions based on content found on this site, we strongly encourage you to consult with qualified legal, financial, or nonprofit professionals familiar with the laws applicable to your organization.
SilentAuction.org makes no representations or warranties about the suitability of any information on this site for your specific circumstances.
Silent auction regulations, nonprofit compliance requirements, and tax rules vary by state, country, and organization type. Before planning a fundraiser or making decisions based on content found on this site, we strongly encourage you to consult with qualified legal, financial, or nonprofit professionals familiar with the laws applicable to your organization.
SilentAuction.org makes no representations or warranties about the suitability of any information on this site for your specific circumstances.
Accuracy of Information
We work to ensure the content on SilentAuction.org is accurate, helpful, and up to date. However, we make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information on this site.
The silent auction industry, software landscape, and fundraising best practices evolve frequently. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated. Prices, features, and availability of third-party products and services referenced on this site may change without notice.
We encourage you to verify information independently, particularly when making purchasing decisions or planning events with significant budgets or logistical complexity. If you notice an error on our site, please contact us — we take accuracy seriously and will correct mistakes promptly.
The silent auction industry, software landscape, and fundraising best practices evolve frequently. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated. Prices, features, and availability of third-party products and services referenced on this site may change without notice.
We encourage you to verify information independently, particularly when making purchasing decisions or planning events with significant budgets or logistical complexity. If you notice an error on our site, please contact us — we take accuracy seriously and will correct mistakes promptly.
Intellectual Property
All content published on SilentAuction.org — including articles, guides, checklists, graphics, logos, and other materials — is the intellectual property of SilentAuction.org unless otherwise noted. This content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
What you may do
What you may do
- Read and use our content for personal, nonprofit, or organizational planning purposes
- Share links to our pages on social media, in emails, or on other websites
- Quote brief excerpts from our content with proper attribution and a link back to the original page
- Reproduce or republish substantial portions of our content on another website without written permission
- Scrape, copy, or redistribute our content in bulk
- Claim our content as your own or remove attribution
- Use our name, logo, or brand identity without prior written consent
Third-Party Links
SilentAuction.org contains links to external websites, software providers, nonprofit tools, and other third-party resources. These links are provided as a convenience to our readers. Some of these links may be affiliate links (see the Affiliate Disclosure section above); others are simply resources we believe are valuable.
We have no control over the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of content on external sites, and we do not endorse all content found at linked websites simply by virtue of linking to them.
Clicking external links from SilentAuction.org means you are leaving our site and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the destination site.
We have no control over the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of content on external sites, and we do not endorse all content found at linked websites simply by virtue of linking to them.
Clicking external links from SilentAuction.org means you are leaving our site and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the destination site.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SilentAuction.org, its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of or inability to use this website
- Any errors or omissions in our content
- Any decisions you make based on information found on this site
- Your use of or reliance on any third-party products, services, or websites linked from this site
- Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Indemnification
By using SilentAuction.org, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SilentAuction.org and its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising from your use of the site, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of SilentAuction.org shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Pennsylvania.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use and Affiliate Disclosure from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We may also post a notice on our website when significant changes are made.
Because SilentAuction.org does not have user accounts, we cannot notify you of changes via email. We encourage regular visitors to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Because SilentAuction.org does not have user accounts, we cannot notify you of changes via email. We encourage regular visitors to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.