At courageandkindness.co.uk, we believe you deserve to know exactly how this site works. Some of the links on our pages are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and sign up or deposit at an operator we have reviewed. This commission comes entirely from the operator — it never costs you a single penny more. We wanted to tell you this upfront, clearly and simply, because we think transparency is the foundation of any trustworthy review site.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that tells an operator's system that you arrived via courageandkindness.co.uk. When you use one of these links and then complete a qualifying action — such as registering an account or making a deposit — the operator pays us a referral fee. This is a standard, widely used commercial arrangement across the publishing and media industry. You are not charged more, you do not receive a worse deal, and your experience on the operator's platform is identical to that of anyone who arrived directly.
How We Earn
The table below explains the different points at which a commission might arise and who carries the cost at each stage.
| Action | Who Pays | Cost to You |
|---|---|---|
| You click a review or operator link | No payment triggered at this stage | None |
| You create a new player account | The operator (e.g. Rialto Casino) | £0 |
| You make a qualifying deposit and play | The operator, from their marketing budget | £0 |
| You claim a welcome bonus via our link | The operator | £0 |
We may earn either a one-time cost-per-acquisition (CPA) fee or a revenue-share arrangement, depending on the agreement we hold with each operator. In every case, the financial relationship is between us and the operator — not between us and you.
How This Affects Our Reviews
The short answer is: it does not influence our editorial conclusions. Rankings and recommendations on courageandkindness.co.uk are not for sale. We do not accept payment to improve a score, move an operator up a list, or suppress a negative finding. If a casino we review has weak customer support, confusing bonus terms, or a poor payment record, we say so — regardless of whether we have an affiliate relationship with them. Our long-term credibility with readers matters far more to us than any short-term commission. An operator that performs poorly in our assessment may still appear on the site, but it will be rated and ranked accordingly.
Our Review Methodology
Every casino we assess — including Rialto Casino — is evaluated against a consistent set of criteria so that comparisons are fair and meaningful. The key factors we examine include:
- Licensing and regulation — we verify that the operator holds a valid UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence before publishing any review.
- Bonuses and promotions — we read the full terms, including wagering requirements, time limits, and eligible games.
- Game library — we assess range, software providers, RTP transparency, and mobile compatibility.
- Payment options — we check deposit and withdrawal methods, processing times, and any associated fees.
- Customer support — we test responsiveness, availability, and the quality of assistance provided.
- Responsible gambling tools — we confirm that deposit limits, self-exclusion, and signposting to support organisations are in place.
FTC & Regulatory Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and consistent with best-practice standards for UK-based publishers, courageandkindness.co.uk discloses all material commercial connections on every page where affiliate links appear. This page serves as our site-wide disclosure. Where relevant, individual review pages also carry an inline disclosure notice. We are committed to keeping these disclosures current and accurate as our commercial relationships change.
Your Choice
Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. You are always free to visit any operator — including Rialto Casino — directly by typing their address into your browser. You will not lose access to any publicly available offer by doing so, and we will not be offended. Our goal is simply to help you make a well-informed decision; how you act on that information is completely up to you.
Questions
If you have any questions about how affiliate relationships work on this site, or if you would like to know whether a specific link is an affiliate link, please get in touch with us at courageandkindness.co.uk. We are happy to explain anything on this page in plain English and will respond to all reasonable enquiries promptly.