Editorial Policy

Effective Date: January 23, 2026

Welcome to luxury.reviewfriendly.com (“the Site”), a part of ReviewFriendly. This Editorial Policy explains how content is created, how recommendations are selected, and how we protect independence and trust.

  1. OUR MISSION We publish research-based luxury gift guides and high-end product buying education to help readers make smarter purchase decisions. We prioritize clarity, honesty, and usefulness over hype.
  2. EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE (NO PAY-FOR-RANK) Our editorial decisions are independent.
  • We do not accept payment to feature a product in a specific position.
  • We do not sell “best of” placements.
  • We do not allow advertisers or affiliate partners to dictate our conclusions or rankings.
  1. HOW WE CREATE CONTENT (RESEARCH-BASED, NOT HANDS-ON) We do not directly test products hands-on. Our content is created through research, including:
  • Patterns from customer reviews across multiple retailers
  • Discussions and owner experiences shared in forums and communities
  • Publicly available product details from brands and retailers

We focus on consistency of feedback, common failure points, and practical buyer considerations (durability, packaging quality, return policy friction, and customer service patterns).

  1. HOW WE CHOOSE AND RECOMMEND ITEMS When we recommend a product, it’s because it meets a minimum standard across multiple signals, not because it’s popular or expensive.

Our selection process typically includes:

  • Demand & relevance: the product fits the page’s intent (e.g., “gift set,” “wife,” “graduation”).
  • Reputation pattern: recurring positives and negatives across many reviews, not isolated opinions.
  • Deal-breaker screening: frequent complaints about counterfeit risk, quality-control failures, broken packaging, missing parts, or unreliable support are red flags.
  • Value logic: “luxury” should reflect materials, craftsmanship, design, warranty/support, and ownership experience—not just branding.
  • Fit and use-case: we include who the item is for and who should avoid it.
  1. RANKINGS AND “BEST” LISTS If an article includes rankings (e.g., “best,” “top”), we use a consistent logic:
  • We weigh reliability and recurring owner satisfaction heavily.
  • We consider practicality for gifting (presentation, packaging, shipping risks, return ease).
  • We avoid recommending items with repeated reports of defects or misleading listings.

If two options are comparable, we may split recommendations by “best overall,” “best value,” “best premium,” and “best for specific tastes” to reduce bias.

  1. AFFILIATE LINKS AND DISCLOSURES Some pages may include affiliate links. If you click and buy, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Important rules:

  • Affiliate relationships do not determine what we write or recommend.
  • We do not add a product solely because it pays a higher commission.
  • We aim to disclose affiliate relationships clearly on relevant pages.
  1. SPONSORED CONTENT If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement.” Sponsored content does not influence our non-sponsored editorial rankings and buying guides.
  2. ACCURACY, UPDATES, AND TIMELINESS We aim to keep content accurate and current, but markets change.

We may update articles when:

  • A product’s quality appears to change over time
  • New patterns in buyer feedback emerge
  • Availability or versions change significantly

Where appropriate, we may include “Last updated” information on key pages.

  1. CORRECTIONS POLICY If we make an error, we correct it. To report an issue, email: proreview@reviewfriendly.com

When reporting a correction, include:

  • The page URL
  • What you believe is inaccurate
  • Any supporting details
  1. WHAT WE DON’T DO To protect credibility, we avoid:
  • Publishing “thin” pages with no real buyer education
  • Making unverifiable claims (e.g., invented specs, fake pricing, fake test results)
  • Copying manufacturer marketing language as a substitute for analysis
  • Misrepresenting research as hands-on testing
  1. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST We strive to avoid conflicts that would reduce trust.
  • We do not accept compensation in exchange for favorable coverage.
  • If a material conflict exists on a page, we will disclose it.
  1. USER-FIRST APPROACH We treat readers like buyers, not clicks. You’ll see:
  • Practical buying advice
  • Clear trade-offs
  • Who a product fits and who it doesn’t
  • Red flags to avoid wasting money
  1. CONTACT Questions about this policy or our content standards: proreview@reviewfriendly.com

Owner/Publisher: Shaer Alvi