Disclosure Policy
Transparency about commercial relationships is essential to credible research. This policy explains what we disclose, how we fund our work, and what we will not do.
No Pay-to-Rank Guarantee
Whitfield Research Partners does not accept payment or other consideration in exchange for favorable placement, higher scores, inclusion in a report, or positive conclusions. Rankings and scores are derived solely from the published criteria.
Commercial Relationship Disclosure
Every report discloses whether Whitfield Research Partners or any reviewer has a commercial relationship with an entity covered in that report. A "relationship" includes consulting, advisory, investment, sponsorship, or any financial arrangement that could reasonably appear to influence judgment.
Funding Model
Our work is funded by reader subscriptions, licensing, and advisory engagements. If advertising or sponsorships are introduced, they will be clearly separated from editorial content and will never influence research conclusions.
What Counts as Material
- Any payment from a covered entity in the past 24 months.
- Any advisory or board role held by a researcher or reviewer.
- Any equity or investment interest in a covered private company.
- Any referral or affiliate arrangement tied to a covered product.
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