Editorial policy: how we produce and correct material
The editorial policy is the set of rules the team lives by: where content comes from, how commerce is kept separate, what happens when we make a mistake and when material counts as out of date.
How material is produced
Primary sources: platform websites, regulator filings, contract specifications, terminal documentation. Every fact is recorded together with a link and a date.
a source is mandatoryNumerical claims are checked with a calculation the reader can reproduce. Where the result depends on assumptions, those assumptions are stated in the text.
reproducibilityMaterial is not adjusted to suit affiliate relationships. Where a platform runs an affiliate programme, we disclose it and the conclusions stay the same.
separationEach page carries the date the data was checked. Material covering fast-changing terms is reviewed on a shorter cycle.
a visible dateAdvertising and editorial
Affiliate links do not affect what goes into round-ups, the order of the catalogue or the conclusions of reviews. We do not sell top placements, do not publish paid reviews disguised as editorial and do not clear our texts with platforms.
If material is produced with outside involvement, that is stated in the material itself, not in small print at the bottom. As of today there is no such material on the site.
Mistakes and updates
Frequently asked questions
How do you verify data?
We take terms from primary sources — the platform's own site and its documents — recompute every figure and state the verification date on the page.
What if you have made a mistake?
Write to us through the contact form, naming the page and the disputed figure. We reconcile it against the primary source, correct the text and the related calculations, and update the verification date.
Do you publish commissioned material?
No. Reviews are not for sale: a commissioned review stops doing its job. Our funding is disclosed on the affiliate links page.
Why is the material not signed by individuals?
Every text goes through calculation and a check by a second person, so responsibility here is editorial. Who checks and how is described on the about page.
What do you do with outdated data?
We rewrite it or flag it, but we do not delete it silently: the reader should see that the material changed and when.
Do you use AI in preparing material?
Tools are used at technical stages — proofreading and page assembly. The substance, the calculations and the conclusions are checked by a person, and the editorial team is answerable for them.
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