Decide whether to accept a sponsored comparison
Protect the usefulness of the comparison before agreeing to payment.
Clarify what the sponsor controls
Ask whether the sponsor can check factual claims, require specific language, or veto an unfavorable conclusion. Keep a record of the editorial criteria and which facts you can independently verify. A product’s payout should not determine its evaluation score.
Plan the reader-facing disclosure
Place a plain statement near the comparison so readers understand the material relationship before relying on the verdict. Identify sponsorship and commission arrangements as applicable. Separate the paid placement from any independent recommendations nearby.
Choose terms you can meet
Agree on review timing, correction rights, and who owns published assets. If access is limited, say which parts were assessed from documentation. Decline terms that require a positive conclusion or that prevent correction of a material error.
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