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Last updated: December 2024
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Our testing results and opinions are never influenced by manufacturers, advertisers, or any external parties.
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In the interest of complete transparency, we disclose any potential conflicts of interest:
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.
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.
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Products are purchased anonymously through regular retail channels using corporate credit cards.
We always pay full retail price to ensure we receive the same product experience as consumers.
When possible, we purchase from multiple retailers to ensure product consistency.
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When errors are identified or significant product changes occur, we take the following actions:
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