Riven Trust standardRatings cannot be purchased. Facts, claims and analyst conclusions are labeled separately.
What compensation does not change
Commercial eligibility does not alter Expert Scores, Trust Scores, risk labels, rankings or research conclusions. Products without affiliate programs are evaluated using the same criteria.
How links are managed
Commercial destinations will be managed centrally rather than scattered through editorial content. Affiliate relationships should be disclosed near relevant links without interrupting the research experience.
Sponsored placements
Any paid placement must carry an explicit ‘Sponsored’ label. Sponsored status never modifies a product's score and cannot be presented as an editorial recommendation.