Testing standards

Three evidence types, always labeled

Each claim in a review carries one of three labels. We never let a vendor statement stand in for a tested result.

Hands-on testing

Tested means our editors ran the product themselves, on a stated date and version, using a documented task. Test notes record what was run and what the result was.

Documentation research

Documentation research means we read the vendor’s published help pages, changelogs, and plan details. We label these findings as documented, not tested.

Vendor claims

Vendor claims are statements a company makes about its own product. We quote them only with attribution and never republish them as verified facts without independent confirmation.

Review criteria: we apply the same checklist to every product, including verified pricing dates, feature version checks, and a disclosed list of affiliate relationships. We never invent testing results, prices, features, ratings, testimonials, discounts, or affiliate URLs.

Corrections policy

Updates, pricing changes, and error reports

Products change. We record the version and date of every test, and we revisit published reviews when a vendor releases a material update or changes its pricing.

Readers who spot an error can report it through our contact page. We confirm the issue, correct the text, and note the change publicly with the date it was made.

Our revision schedule

Reviews are checked for version and pricing accuracy on a documented schedule. Material corrections appear with an update note at the top of the affected article.