Editorial standards
The rules every published verdict follows.
Accuracy
We state what we did, what the manufacturer states, and what we think, using distinct language: “in our use…”, “the manufacturer states…”, “we think…”, “we have not been able to check…”. Claims we cannot support are not published.
Independence
Revenue never determines which product wins, which product is reviewed, the order of rankings, the tone of a review, whether a weakness is disclosed, or whether a product receives the Karen Verified verdict. Brands cannot buy a verdict, a ranking position, or the removal of criticism.
Product selection and evaluation
Covered in How We Evaluate. Every positive verdict requires a completed “The Catch” section before publication.
Fact-checking
Specifications are checked against manufacturer documentation; warranty statements against the published terms; safety and recall notes against official sources and dated.
Conflicts of interest, gifts, and samples
Products are purchased at retail unless the review says otherwise. Samples, when accepted, are logged and labeled in the review. We do not accept travel paid by brands, and no team member holds a financial interest in any brand covered.
Sponsored content and advertising
We do not currently run sponsored content. If we ever do, it will be labeled as such, produced outside the editorial team, and will never appear inside a ranking or verdict.
Affiliate relationships
As an Amazon Associate, Karen Verified earns from qualifying purchases. If you buy through links on this site we may receive a commission. You do not pay more because of this. Affiliate relationships do not determine which products we evaluate, recommend, criticize, or reject. Brands cannot buy a Karen Verified verdict. See How We Make Money and the affiliate disclosure.
Prices, ratings, and availability
We do not publish retailer prices, discounts, stock levels, delivery promises, or retailer scores and feedback tallies. Those belong to the retailer and change constantly; our pages link to the retailer for today's figures.
Images
Product images illustrate a product in context. Some are generated with image tools from our own descriptions; none are presented as evidence for a finding, and none are altered retailer or manufacturer images. Brand marks appear only as they naturally appear on products.
AI-assisted work
We use software and AI-assisted tools for tasks such as organization, image illustration, and drafting support. A human editor is responsible for every published verdict, factual claim, recommendation, and correction. AI-generated text is never treated as evidence about a product.
Reader submissions
Reader questions and product suggestions are moderated before publication. We do not publish reader contact details.
Product safety
We note relevant safety considerations and link to official recall sources where they exist. A safety concern overrides any other finding in a verdict.
Medical and financial boundaries
We do not give medical or financial advice. Wellness products are judged on usefulness; health claims are attributed to their source.
Corrections and updates
See the corrections policy. Material changes are dated on the page.