Trust Policy

How we select, verify, and disclose.

Our editorial standards exist so you can trust that what you read here is honest — not optimized for clicks or commissions.

Editorial independence

No advertiser, sponsor, or third party influences what solutions we publish or how we describe them. Our editorial decisions are made entirely by our team based on the merits of the solution. We do not accept payment for coverage, placement, or favorable reviews.


How we select solutions

We only publish solutions to problems where we have sufficient confidence that the recommended approach actually works. Our selection process includes:

If we cannot meet this standard, the problem goes on our "coming soon" list while research continues, rather than being published with half-confidence.


Affiliate relationships

Some solutions on this site include links to products. When we earn a commission if you purchase through one of those links, we disclose it clearly at the top of the page with the following label:

Standard Affiliate Disclosure

"This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This does not influence our recommendations."

Our affiliate relationships do not determine which solutions we recommend. We identify the best solution first, then find affiliate programs for the products involved — never the other way around.


Ownership disclosures

In some cases, the site owner has a direct ownership interest in a product, brand, or service that is recommended on this site. In those cases, we use an ownership disclosure rather than an affiliate disclosure:

Standard Ownership Disclosure

"Disclosure: The site owner has an ownership interest in one or more products or brands recommended on this page. This relationship does not affect the integrity of the recommendation — we only recommend what we believe works."

Ownership disclosures appear on any page where this relationship exists.


Medical and professional disclaimer

Content on Trusted.Solutions is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or other licensed advice. For health-related problems in particular, we describe what the evidence supports — but individual circumstances vary, and you should consult a qualified professional when appropriate.

We make our standard of care clear on every solution page so you can make an informed decision about whether to seek professional guidance.


Updates and corrections

We update solutions when new evidence changes our recommendation. If we've gotten something wrong, we correct it and note the change. We don't quietly rewrite pages to hide errors — if a correction is meaningful, it will be acknowledged.

Last policy review: March 2026.