Quick summary
Ads do not set the answer
An advertiser cannot change a formula, ranking, conclusion or editorial comparison.
Ads must look like ads
Advertising cannot imitate navigation, calculator results, downloads or recommended providers.
Commercial ties require disclosure
Any future affiliate or sponsored relationship must be labeled near the relevant content.
Editorial separation
This advertising disclosure applies to every page and tool. Advertising may support the site, but advertisers do not approve articles, change calculator outputs or receive preferential rankings under our editorial policy. Ads are visually distinguishable from site navigation and editorial recommendations.
Current commercial relationships
BEFORE.YOU does not currently accept payment for rankings or lead referrals. If that changes, this page and the relevant page will disclose the relationship clearly.
Placement standards
Advertising will not look like navigation, a calculator result, a download button or a recommended provider. Ads will not interrupt a required input or hide a limit.
Search results, error pages, menus and other utility-only screens are not meant to carry ads.
Affiliate and sponsored material
If affiliate links or sponsored material are added, the relationship will be disclosed near the content. Qualifying links will use the proper link attributes.
Payment will not turn an advertiser into the “best” choice. It will not change a formula or remove a competing option from an editorial comparison.