Editorial Disclosure & Review Ethics
At Sahil Tech, our readers' trust is our highest priority. We believe in absolute transparency regarding how we test hardware, source review samples, and fund our operations.
1. Complete Editorial Independence
No manufacturer, PR agency, advertiser, or corporate entity exerts any editorial control over our content, scores, benchmark interpretations, or product recommendations. Our verdicts are determined exclusively by the results of our standardized testing protocols.
2. Hardware Sourcing & Review Samples
Hardware manufacturers periodically loan us production units for evaluation under temporary embargoes. Unless explicitly stated otherwise:
- Loaned units are returned to the manufacturer upon completion of testing.
- We do not accept gifts, financial compensation, or pre-approved review drafts in exchange for coverage.
- When review units are unavailable prior to launch, Sahil Tech purchases retail retail units with our own editorial funds.
3. Affiliate Links & Financial Transparency
Some articles may contain affiliate links (e.g. Amazon, Best Buy, or official brand storefronts). If you make a purchase through these links, Sahil Tech may earn a modest commission at zero additional cost to you.
Crucially: Our testing staff has zero knowledge of which products have active affiliate agreements. A product with no affiliate program will be recommended over a higher-commission product if it performs better in our benchmark testing.
4. Corrections & Benchmark Re-testing
If a firmware update substantially alters a device's battery life, camera algorithms, or thermal performance, we conduct re-testing and transparently update the original review article with timestamped revision notes.