Disclosure Policy
Complete transparency about our testing process, financial relationships, and potential conflicts of interest. Trust through transparency.
Last updated: December 2024
Editorial Independence
FactoState maintains complete editorial independence in all reviews and recommendations.
Our testing results and opinions are never influenced by manufacturers, advertisers, or any external parties.
- •We purchase all tested products with our own funds at full retail price
- •No manufacturer has input into our testing procedures or review content
- •Editorial decisions are made independently by our testing team
- •We do not accept free products, gifts, or other considerations that could influence our reviews
Revenue Sources
To maintain our independence and fund our testing operations, FactoState generates revenue through several transparent sources:
Affiliate Links
Some product links on our site are affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
- • Affiliate relationships do not influence our testing or recommendations
- • We only link to products we have independently tested and can recommend
- • Commission rates are identical regardless of our review rating
Testing Services
We occasionally provide independent testing services to manufacturers for internal R&D purposes only.
- • These services are kept completely separate from our public reviews
- • Results from paid testing are never published publicly
- • We maintain strict confidentiality and independence barriers
Subscription Services
We offer premium content and detailed testing data to subscribers. This helps fund our extensive testing operations while providing additional value to users.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
In the interest of complete transparency, we disclose any potential conflicts of interest:
Team Member Investments
Some team members may own stock in publicly traded companies whose products we review. These holdings are disclosed and team members recuse themselves from reviewing products from companies in which they have financial interests.
Industry Relationships
Our team members may have prior employment history with companies in industries we cover. These relationships are disclosed and do not influence our testing methodologies or results.
Product Acquisition Process
Our product acquisition process ensures complete independence and prevents any manufacturer influence:
Anonymous Purchase
Products are purchased anonymously through regular retail channels using corporate credit cards.
Full Retail Price
We always pay full retail price to ensure we receive the same product experience as consumers.
Multiple Sources
When possible, we purchase from multiple retailers to ensure product consistency.
Data Transparency
We believe in complete transparency regarding our testing data and methodologies:
- •Raw testing data is available upon request for verification
- •Testing methodologies are publicly documented and peer-reviewed
- •Statistical analysis methods are disclosed for all quantitative claims
- •Test environment conditions and equipment specifications are documented
Corrections and Updates
When errors are identified or significant product changes occur, we take the following actions:
- •Corrections are made promptly and clearly marked with update timestamps
- •Significant changes to products may trigger re-testing and review updates
- •Users can report errors or request clarifications through our contact page
- •All major corrections are listed in a transparent corrections log
Questions About Our Disclosures?
If you have questions about our disclosure policy, testing methods, or potential conflicts of interest, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency.
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