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Our ethics policy

Reviewed maintains a strict ethics policy for all its staff and contributors. This strict ethics policy is intended to separate the editorial function of the website from any inappropriate influences such as advertising or any other monetary interest. These policies insure that the content on Reviewed is independent, unbiased, accurate, and based solely on the merits of the products we review.

Our ethics policy

Reviewed maintains a strict ethics policy for all its staff and contributors which is intended to separate the editorial function of the website from any inappropriate influences such as advertising or any other monetary interest. This policy insures that the content on Reviewed is independent, unbiased, accurate, and based solely on the merits of the products we review. As part of the USA TODAY Network, we adhere to the Principles of Ethical Conduct for Newsrooms.

Gifts, Bribes, other Monetary Compensation

Full-time members of the editorial staff, part-time members, freelancers, contributors, or anyone involved with the editorial process are strictly prohibited from accepting any gifts, bribes, prizes or monetary compensation from any companies or the surrogates of such companies that we cover or may soon expand to cover.

Trips

Full-time members of the editorial staff, part-time members, freelancers, contributors, or anyone involved with the editorial process are strictly prohibited from accepting any trips or press junkets sponsored by companies whose products are covered by our website. If it is necessary for Reviewed to participate in press junkets or a trip organized by companies covered by Reviewed, we absorb all associated costs in full.