Editorial Policy & Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: August 2026
How We Test
Every SortWell review follows a consistent three-step process:
- Primary Source Research: We verify official specs, safety certifications (UL, PSE, SOC 2, ISO), and engineering documentation directly — not from secondhand summaries or press releases.
- Real User Voice Analysis: We read actual user reviews on Reddit, G2, and Amazon — especially 1-star reviews — to surface honest pitfalls that marketing copy never mentions.
- Hands-On Verification: Where possible we test products directly. For video content, we read full transcripts to accurately reflect measurements and real-world findings in our articles.
Editorial Independence
Our reviews and rankings are based on independent evaluation criteria, regardless of affiliate relationships or advertiser requests.
- We never change rankings based on advertiser requests.
- Sponsored or PR content will be clearly labeled as such.
- Affiliate arrangements do not influence the objectivity or fairness of our content.
- We only recommend products and services that we believe provide genuine value to our readers.
Participation in Affiliate Programs
SortWell participates in various affiliate programs. This means that when you click on certain product or service links and make a purchase, we may receive a referral commission from the vendor.
- You pay no additional cost when purchasing through our affiliate links.
- The price you see is the same whether or not you use our link.
- Commissions are paid to us by the product or service provider.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
We participate in (but are not limited to) the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates Program (Amazon.com / Amazon.co.jp)
- Official affiliate programs of individual SaaS and AI tool providers
- Affiliate networks including PartnerStack and Impact
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 C.F.R. Part 255).
Operator Information
SortWell is operated and managed by the following entity:
- Media Name: SortWell
- Operating Entity: SortWell (Kaiten Kikaku)
- Business Activities: Digital media publication, SaaS & tech gadget comparative reviews, and affiliate marketing.
- Contact: Please reach out via our Contact Form.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our editorial policy or affiliate relationships, please contact us via the contact form or the email address listed in the footer.