How NorthFirn may earn revenue
A relationship can take several forms. The relevant type is disclosed near the review, comparison, recommendation, or offer.
- Affiliate commission when a reader buys through a tracked link
- Referral fee for an introduced customer
- Reseller or partner margin on a product or service
- Implementation, migration, training, or support revenue
- Paid sponsorship or placement when it is clearly labeled
Where disclosures appear
A general policy is not a substitute for a page-level disclosure. Reviews and comparisons identify a material relationship near the decision-making content. Sponsored material is labeled before the reader reaches the claim or call to action.
What payment cannot control
Commercial partners do not choose NorthFirn's test criteria, evidence grade, limitations, ranking, verdict, correction decision, or competing products. NorthFirn may recommend a competitor, advise a client to keep its current tool, or publish an unfavorable result.
Product access and vendor input
A free license, demo environment, briefing, loaned product, or early access can affect what NorthFirn is able to inspect and is disclosed when material. Vendors may identify factual errors and provide sources. They do not receive final approval.
How affiliate links behave
A tracked link may identify NorthFirn as the referring publisher and may expire or change. A purchase is never required to use the free content. Price, availability, plan terms, and eligibility should be confirmed with the provider before buying.