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EDITORIAL TRANSPARENCY
Our research methodology
How we label evidence, check claims, review offers, and update recommendations.
Evidence grade definitions
The classification cannot be changed by a visual label alone.
TESTED
TESTED
Actual product use; at least one dated supporting evidence item is required, including source type and author.
VETTED
VETTED
Not hands-on. Evidence sources, verification_date, and assessment basis are required.
Evaluation workflow
Publication is gated by human approval.
01
Collect
Source claims and vendor terms.
02
Verify
Capture checked-at and evidence.
03
Approve
Separate submitter from approver.
Conflicts and corrections
Commission eligibility never substitutes for product quality.
Disclose commercial relationships at the recommendation point, correct mistakes, and update dates only after rechecking. Demonstration content cannot pass the publishing gate.