Our advertising policy exists to protect the one thing that makes our content worth reading: editorial independence. Here is what that means in concrete terms.
Our position on advertising
Compensation Tools does not accept sponsored posts, advertorials, or paid product placements. We do not publish content written by or on behalf of vendors, and we do not offer paid inclusion in our reviews or comparison articles.
Why we work this way
Our editorial process is built on independent evaluation. Accepting payment for coverage would compromise the trust that makes our recommendations useful. Readers rely on us to be straightforward about what works and what does not, and we intend to keep it that way.
Vendor outreach
When we cover a platform, we initiate that process ourselves based on editorial relevance and reader interest. We do not accept unsolicited requests for reviews in exchange for payment or other consideration. If you represent a compensation or benefits platform and believe it belongs in one of our categories, you are welcome to reach out, but inclusion is never guaranteed and is always determined by our editorial team.
Contact
For questions about our advertising policy, reach out to us at [email protected].