Transparency / Commercial relationships
Affiliate & disclosure policy.
What we get paid for, what we don't, and how that affects our rankings.
VerdictLabX is reader-supported. Some links in our articles are affiliate links — if you click one and subsequently buy the product, we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate, VerdictLabX earns from qualifying purchases.
Effect on rankings: none. No product is ranked higher, featured more prominently, or recommended because we earn a commission on it. Every ranking is decided before any affiliate link is added.
What we do
- We purchase every product we test at retail, with our own funds.
- Our primary e-commerce partner is GAIS commerce. We also add affiliate links to Amazon and select retailers where the retailer supports them.
- We disclose the nature of the commercial relationship clearly at the top of this page and through prominent link labels.
What we don't do
- We do not accept payment for placement, favorable coverage, or preferential review scheduling.
- We do not accept manufacturer-provided samples for ranking decisions.
- We do not run sponsored content or native advertising on the site.
- We do not operate an affiliate network that pays editors per click. Editors are compensated on a flat basis.
Questions
If you believe a ranking is influenced by a commercial relationship, email [email protected]. We publish corrections with attribution when warranted.