Editorial Guidelines
How Oleohub researches, tests and publishes — and the standards that keep our recommendations independent and trustworthy.
Our Editorial Mission
Oleohub exists to help readers make confident technology decisions. Every review, comparison and buying guide we publish is written to one standard: would we rely on it ourselves before spending our own money?
These guidelines explain how we research, test, write and maintain our content — and the principles that keep it honest, useful and worth your time.
Editorial Independence
Our recommendations are ours alone. No brand, retailer or affiliate partner can buy a higher score, a better placement or a more favourable verdict. Commercial relationships never influence our editorial judgement.
A product that earns us a commission is judged by exactly the same criteria as one that does not. When you see a recommendation on Oleohub, it is there on merit. For the full picture, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
How We Research and Test
Every article begins with research and, wherever possible, hands-on use. We combine first-hand experience with verified data so our conclusions hold up in the real world, not just on a spec sheet.
- Hands-on testing whenever we can get access to a product or tool.
- Manufacturer specifications and official, current pricing.
- Patterns across trustworthy user reviews, not isolated opinions.
- Direct comparison against the closest rivals in the same category.
What We Evaluate
We focus on the things that shape your day-to-day experience rather than headline numbers alone:
- Performance — does it do its job quickly and reliably?
- Ease of use — is it intuitive for the people who will actually use it?
- Value — is it worth the price for its intended buyer?
- Longevity — updates, support and how well it will age.
Accuracy and Fact-Checking
We check our facts before we publish. Specifications, prices and feature claims are verified against primary sources, and we aim to be clear about what we have tested directly versus what we have assessed from reliable information.
Technology and pricing change quickly. Where a detail may have moved since publication — particularly price — we encourage readers to confirm the current figure with the retailer before buying.
Sourcing and Citations
When we rely on external information, we point to credible primary sources — official documentation, manufacturer data and reputable reporting — rather than rumour or unverified leaks. We distinguish clearly between confirmed fact, informed analysis and our own opinion.
Use of AI in Our Content
We may use AI tools to assist with research, drafting and editing, but every published article is reviewed, fact-checked and shaped by a human who is accountable for it. AI never replaces our hands-on testing or our editorial judgement, and we do not publish unedited machine-generated text as if it were a finished review.
Sponsored and Affiliate Content
Oleohub is reader-supported: we earn commissions through affiliate links when you buy products we recommend, at no extra cost to you. These links never change our verdicts. Any sponsored content is clearly labelled as such and held to the same standards of honesty and usefulness as the rest of the site. See our Affiliate Disclosure and Disclaimer for details.
Corrections and Updates
We get things wrong sometimes, and when we do we fix them. If a factual error is brought to our attention, we correct it promptly. We also revisit and refresh our reviews, comparisons and guides as products evolve, prices shift and better options arrive — updated articles carry a current “last updated” date.
Reader Feedback
Reader input makes our coverage better. If you think we have missed something, got a detail wrong, or have a product we should cover, please contact us — we read every message and act on the ones that improve our work.
To see how these guidelines work in practice, read our full Review Methodology.