How reviews are created

1. Editorial independence

• Every review is written by a human and based on direct product evaluation.
• Payment does not buy a guaranteed positive verdict.
• Each review is written for clarity, practical usefulness, and decision-making context.
• Final editorial framing and verdict stay with Tried By Stef.

2. What we evaluate

• Best-fit buyer profile: who gets the most value from the product.
• Real-world usability: how quickly users can understand and start getting results.
• Value clarity: whether pricing and positioning are easy for buyers to trust.
• Adoption readiness: what buyers should know before rolling it out in a team.

3. Paid submission process

Paid requests go through Stripe checkout first, then a required intake form. Intake details help scope testing, but they do not control the final judgment. We may ask follow-up questions if key testing details are missing.

4. Publishing standards

• Reviews are published on a public URL and can be indexed by search engines.
• We do not publish hidden advertorial copy as independent editorial content.
• Major factual errors can be corrected after publication.
• Editorial opinion and verdict remain our own.

5. What this policy does not cover

This page explains editorial process. Payments, refunds, and legal terms are defined in the Terms page. Data handling is defined in the Privacy page.

6. Contact

Questions about editorial decisions: hi@stefbuzas.com