FinerVPN Editorial Policy
Our goal is to publish useful VPN guidance with clear sourcing, visible limits, and an honest account of commercial relationships. This policy describes the standards our pages should follow.
Readers should be able to follow the reasoning
A recommendation should make its purpose and basis understandable. We aim to explain the relevant use case, the information considered, and what readers may need to verify for their own setup.
Accuracy
We check factual statements against relevant sources and avoid claims beyond the evidence available.
Clarity
We explain technical terms in context and distinguish provider claims from observed results.
Accountability
We provide a route to report errors and make material updates visible to readers.
From question to published guidance
Choose a useful question
We organize content around a reader’s task, device, or decision. Pages should offer practical context, not exist only to target a search phrase or send visitors to a product.
Research and test
We use relevant primary sources for provider features and terms. Where a page reports hands-on testing, it should describe the conditions, method, date, observed outcome, and limitations. We do not describe a test as completed unless it was performed and documented.
Provider documentation is useful for understanding what a provider says about its product; it is not the same as independent verification.
Write with context
We state who the guidance may help, what conditions matter, and what could change the outcome. We avoid unsupported superlatives, blanket guarantees, and unqualified claims about privacy, security, speed, or access.
Review and publish
Before publication, pages should be checked for clarity, links, dates, and support for material claims. If evidence is missing, the page should identify that gap or omit the claim.
Update when needed
VPN apps, services, provider plans, and policies can change. We review content when new information makes a material difference. Updated pages should retain the original date of any test result and show the page’s update date where appropriate.
Affiliate links and recommendations
Some links may earn FinerVPN a commission if a reader makes a purchase. That financial relationship is relevant context and should be disclosed clearly near commercial recommendations and on our affiliate disclosure page.
Our commitment
We do not present a commission, provider offer, or feature list as proof of product performance. We explain the criteria and evidence available for a recommendation and identify when relevant test evidence is unavailable. Read the affiliate disclosure for more about how commissions work.How we handle errors
Sources
We prefer original provider documentation for provider-specific features and terms, and documented test records for performance observations. We aim to link to sources when they help readers verify a claim. Sources can change or become unavailable, so readers should check current official terms before purchasing.
Corrections
If we find a factual error, we correct it and add an explanation when the change materially affects the reader’s understanding. We do not silently change the date or conditions of an old test result to make it appear current.
To flag an issue, use our corrections page or contact page. Include the page URL, the statement, and a source or explanation if available.
Editorial policy FAQ
Do providers pay to receive a favorable review?
Some site links may earn a commission, as described in our affiliate disclosure. A commercial relationship is not itself evidence that a product performs well. Our published content should show its criteria and supporting evidence.
Does every article include an original test?
No. Some pages explain concepts, setup, or provider-published information. We should clearly distinguish that material from an original test and avoid implying testing that has not taken place.
How often do you update pages?
There is no single update schedule for every page. We aim to revisit information when a material change or reader correction warrants it. Always check current provider terms for purchase decisions.
Can I suggest a correction or topic?
Yes. Use our contact or corrections page and include relevant details so we can review the request.
Learn more about our approach
See what our testing records should include, how affiliate links work, or send us a correction.