Editorial Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Owner: Marcus Webb, Editor-in-Chief
Our Commitment
Tools4Crypto is committed to providing accurate, useful, and trustworthy information. Our editorial content is independent from our commercial relationships. No advertiser, partner, or sponsor can pay to influence content, scores, rankings, or tool results.
How We Evaluate Products
Product evaluations follow our published scoring methodology, which defines weighted rubrics for each product category. In summary, our evaluations are based on:
- Security & compliance — regulatory standing, enforcement history, proof of reserves, incident track record
- Feature set & functionality — what the product does and how well it does it
- User experience — onboarding, interface quality, support responsiveness
- Pricing & value — fees, free tiers, transparency of costs
- Availability — country support, deposit methods, accessibility
- Community & transparency — open-source status, auditability, public documentation
Source Standards
We require sourcing for factual claims, particularly for regulatory status, fee structures, and security track records. Acceptable sources include:
- Official product documentation and published fee schedules
- Government enforcement databases and regulatory filings
- Court records and official agency press releases
- Independent third-party audits and attestations
- Established financial news reporting
We do not use social media posts, anonymous forum opinions, or marketing claims as editorial sources.
Author Attribution & Review
Every product review and factual article identifies the author or reviewer responsible for the content. Higher-stakes topics (exchange safety, regulatory claims, tax guidance) require review by a subject-matter editor before publication. Author bios and expertise are listed on our About page.
What We Do NOT Do
- We do not let advertisers or partners influence editorial content
- We do not provide personalized financial, tax, or legal advice
- We do not make price predictions or guaranteed return claims
- We do not inflate scores based on affiliate commission rates
- We do not publish unverified partner claims as editorial fact
- We do not describe any exchange as "regulated" without specifying the jurisdiction and noting any enforcement history
Data Freshness
We strive to keep all data current. Each review page shows a "Last verified" date indicating when the editorial team last confirmed key data points. We re-verify scores at least quarterly and immediately following material events (enforcement actions, security breaches, major product changes). If you notice outdated information, please contact us.
Corrections
We take accuracy seriously. When we get something wrong, we fix it and document every correction in our public corrections log. The log includes the date, old content, new content, and the reason for the change. We do not delete correction history.
To report an error, email corrections@tools4crypto.com. We investigate every report.
Educational Purpose
All content is intended for educational purposes. Cryptocurrency involves significant risk. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.