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    Financial & Editorial Integrity

    Our rigorous commercial separation policy ensures that R3 scoring frameworks remain insulated from financial interests and affiliate influence.

    Updated: 2026-02-06Intent: informationalUnique words: 159

    Answer First

    R3 operates on a "Pre-Commerce Ranking" protocol: scoring and rank assignment are finalized by our scientific team before any commercial/affiliate links are attached. We explicitly prohibit paid placements, sponsored rankings, or guarantee of positive coverage for any brand, regardless of partnership status.

    The Pre-Commerce Protocol

    Trust is maintained through a structural firewall between our Research Team and our Commerce Team. Rankings are locked based on the Scientific Score (Safety, Efficacy, Value) before buy links are integrated.

    • Zero Paid Rankings: It is impossible to "buy" a higher rank on R3.
    • Blind Evidence Intake: Researchers review material data without access to current or potential affiliate commission rates.
    • Audit Trails: Every scoring decision is logged with the specific evidence point cited, which remains visible to the community.

    Commercial Relationship Controls

    While R3 utilizes affiliate links to fund our deep-dive labs, these relationships are managed under strict constraints:

    • Conversion-Neutrality: We recommend "Safe Alternatives" regardless of whether an affiliate program exists for that brand.
    • Disclosure Prominence: Relationship status is disclosed at the page level and the individual link level where applicable.

    Evidence and Citations

    • FTC Endorsement Guides: Part 255
    • TrustProject: Principles of Editorial Integrity
    • SPJ Code of Ethics: Act Independently

    FAQ

    Does R3 take money from brands?

    We do not accept "sponsored content" disguised as articles. We may earn a commission from affiliate links, but those links are only added *after* a product has earned its place through our scientific methodology.

    Who decides what products to review?

    Our editorial roadmap is driven by community demand and toxicological significance (e.g., emerging news on PFAS), not brand outreach.

    Related Pages

    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • The R3 Scoring Framework
    • Citation Policy