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Betterlytic Editorial Policy

Effective Date: September 2026 • Governed by Betterlytic Editorial Board

1. Editorial Mission & Independence

Betterlytic is an independent, consumer-focused digital publication specializing in personal development, self-improvement programs, communication tools, and relational psychology. Our primary objective is to empower readers with transparent, evidence-based research, balanced product audits, and actionable frameworks so they can make confident, informed decisions.

Zero Pay-for-Play: Betterlytic does not accept payment, sponsorship fees, free products, or preferential affiliate commission rates in exchange for positive reviews, altered star ratings, or inflated rankings.

Prohibition of 100% Positive Reviews: No reviewed product is perfect. Every single review must critically evaluate product flaws, limitations, curriculum shortcomings, sales funnel aggressions (upsells), and specific user personas who should avoid the product.

2. Evidence Standards & Fact-Checking

To prevent consumer deception and uphold high standards of trust:

  • Vendor Claims vs. Established Facts: Any marketing assertion made on a vendor sales page (e.g., “triggers biological obsession” or “reconnects broken marriages in 48 hours”) is explicitly identified as an unverified vendor claim rather than an established fact.
  • Evidence-Based Psychology: Core communication concepts must align with established, peer-reviewed relationship psychology (such as John Gottman’s research on emotional bids and active listening, or John Bowlby’s attachment theory).
  • Zero Fabricated Data: Writers and contributors are strictly forbidden from inventing statistical studies, clinical outcomes, customer testimonials, or scientific consensus.

3. Mental Health & Relationship Claim Boundaries

Personal development directly impacts emotional well-being. Betterlytic strictly adheres to these boundary rules:

Mandatory Health & Therapy Boundaries

No Therapeutic Replacement Claims: Self-help books, digital audio tracks, and communication courses are educational resources. They are never presented as substitutes for licensed clinical psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy (LMFT), or psychiatric intervention.

Mandatory Crisis Safeguards: Any content addressing acute marital distress, emotional separation, or post-breakup trauma must feature prominent referral resources to licensed support organizations (e.g., National Domestic Violence Hotline, Crisis Text Line).

4. Review & Rating Methodology Principles

Every product evaluation is conducted using a standardized, five-dimensional rubric:

  1. Curriculum Depth & Actionability (25%): Does the product deliver concrete, usable frameworks or vague platitudes?
  2. Psychological Grounding & Scientific Validity (20%): Does the methodology align with recognized relationship psychology?
  3. User Experience & Delivery Format (15%): Is the digital member portal intuitive, accessible across devices, and delivered securely?
  4. Pricing, Funnel Transparency & Refund Ease (20%): Are upsells disclosed? Is the ClickBank/Digistore24 60-day refund policy honored without friction?
  5. Creator Credentials & Industry Transparency (20%): Does the author have a verifiable public presence, relevant coaching experience, or identifiable credentials?

Learn more on our dedicated Review Methodology page.

5. Inquiries & Corrections

Readers, researchers, and creators may contact the editorial team directly regarding factual verifications, product feedback, or ethical concerns: