Editorial Policy & Code of Ethics
Transparency is the foundation of everything we do. This page explains how we earn money, how we maintain editorial independence, and what standards we hold ourselves to.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial team operates with complete independence from our business and partnerships team. No advertiser, affiliate partner, or platform operator can influence our ratings, rankings, or the content of our reviews.
Every reviewer at Cryptosites signs a Code of Ethics agreement that prohibits accepting gifts, incentives, or preferential treatment from the platforms we review. Our testing methodology is standardised across all platforms, regardless of any commercial relationship.
If we ever discover that a review has been compromised, we retract it immediately and publish a correction notice.
How We Make Money
Cryptosites earns revenue through affiliate commissions. When you click a link on our site and sign up for a platform, we may receive a referral fee. This is standard practice across review sites and is how we fund our operations without charging readers.
What This Means for You
- You never pay more because of our links — bonuses are often better through our codes
- Affiliate income does not affect our ratings or rankings
- We review platforms that do not offer affiliate programs if they are noteworthy
- We have given low ratings to partners when testing revealed problems
Affiliate Disclosure
In compliance with FTC guidelines, we disclose that Cryptosites may receive compensation from the platforms featured on our site. Links marked with promotional codes or “Claim Bonus” buttons are affiliate links.
We are committed to honest, unbiased reviews regardless of any affiliate arrangement. Our full list of affiliate partnerships is available upon request by emailing hello@cryptosites.com.
Review Process
Every platform we feature undergoes our standardised review process:
Anonymous Sign-Up
We create accounts as regular users with no VIP access or special treatment.
Real-Money Testing
We deposit our own cryptocurrency and test deposits, gameplay, trading, and withdrawals.
Independent Scoring
Two reviewers independently score each category. Scores are averaged to reduce bias.
Peer Review
A senior editor reviews the final draft for accuracy, fairness, and completeness.
Publication & Monitoring
Reviews are published and re-tested periodically. Ratings update when platforms change.
Fact-Checking Standards
All claims in our reviews are verified against primary sources:
- Bonus amounts and terms are verified directly on the platform and screenshotted
- Withdrawal speeds are measured through real withdrawal tests with timestamps
- Licensing information is verified through regulatory authority databases
- Security claims are cross-referenced with independent audit reports where available
- User feedback is aggregated from multiple public sources (Trustpilot, Reddit, forums)
Corrections Policy
We take accuracy seriously. If you find an error in any of our reviews or content:
- Email us at hello@cryptosites.com with details
- We investigate all reported errors within 48 hours
- Confirmed errors are corrected promptly with a visible correction notice
- Material corrections that affect ratings trigger a full re-review