Editorial Policy

How Affiliates Work

• We participate in affiliate programs from Impact, PartnerStack, ShareASale, and direct vendor programs
• Commission rates typically range from 15-30% of the first payment
• Some programs offer recurring commissions for the lifetime of the customer
• We receive no payment for rankings, ratings, or editorial coverage

What We Don't Do

• Accept payment to write positive reviews
• Rank tools higher because of affiliate relationships
• Soften criticism of affiliate partners
• Hide or downplay tools without affiliate programs

Our editorial team operates independently from business development and partnerships. Here's how we maintain separation:

1. Content first: We decide what to cover based on user demand and keyword research, not affiliate availability
2. Evidence-first reviews: Reviewers evaluate tool fit before checking affiliate status
3. Post-publication check: Affiliate links are added only after content is finalized
4. Winner integrity: Tools without affiliate programs can and do win comparisons

We prioritize tools based on:

1. Search demand: What are people actually searching for?
2. Market presence: Established tools with real users (G2 reviews, social proof)
3. Differentiation: Tools that offer something meaningfully different
4. Accessibility: Publicly available pricing and sign-up (no "contact sales only")

We explicitly do not prioritize tools based on affiliate commission rates or partnership status.

We occasionally publish sponsored content. When we do:

• It is always clearly labeled as sponsored or in partnership
• We maintain full editorial control over the content
• Sponsors cannot require positive-only coverage
• Sponsored content undergoes the same fact-checking as organic content

We do not accept sponsored content that asks us to hide product limitations or guarantee specific conclusions.

Our Correction Policy

• Factual errors: Triaged first and corrected after evidence review
• Pricing changes: Updated after we can verify the current source
• Major feature launches: Comparisons refreshed when the change affects the recommendation
• Minor updates: Batched into content refreshes when they do not change the verdict

How to Report an Issue

Every page includes a "Report an issue" link. You can also email editorial@clankerclash.ai.

We review reports against the page evidence and current vendor sources. If we made an error, we'll correct it and add a correction note when the change materially affects the page.

All content on Clanker Clash must:

• Be based on labeled hands-on notes or verified public information
• Include specific, verifiable claims (not vague praise)
• Present both pros and cons honestly
• Disclose any material relationships or limitations
• Be updated regularly to maintain accuracy

For details on how we evaluate tools, see our methodology page.