Independence Statement
This Independence Statement outlines VaultCloud AI's commitment to maintaining complete editorial independence and objectivity in all our AI tool reviews.
Our Independence Commitment
VaultCloud AI is an independent review website. We are committed to providing honest, unbiased reviews of AI tools without influence from external parties.
Core Principle: Our readers' trust is more important than any financial opportunity. We will never compromise our independence or integrity for monetary gain.
What Independence Means
No Corporate Ownership
- VaultCloud AI is NOT owned or operated by any AI tool company
- We have NO parent company affiliations with AI vendors
- We are NOT a subsidiary of any technology corporation
- We operate independently without corporate oversight
No Financial Incentives from Companies We Review
- We do NOT accept payment for reviews
- We do NOT receive compensation from AI tool companies
- We do NOT accept "free" premium accounts in exchange for coverage
- We do NOT participate in referral or commission programs without disclosure
How We Maintain Independence
Editorial Separation
Our editorial team operates independently:
- Editorial decisions are made without business considerations
- Reviews are never influenced by potential revenue
- Critical assessments are published even if unfavorable
- No company can edit, approve, or influence our content
Objective Review Criteria
We evaluate all tools using consistent, transparent criteria:
- Features and capabilities
- Ease of use and user experience
- Pricing and value for money
- Performance and reliability
- Customer support quality
- Privacy and security practices
No Preferential Treatment
- All tools are evaluated using the same standards
- Coverage is based on relevance to our readers
- Rankings reflect genuine assessment, not business relationships
- We review tools objectively regardless of affiliate programs
Revenue and Transparency
How We Generate Revenue
Full Transparency: We use affiliate links and display advertising to support our operations:
- Affiliate Links: When you click our links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
- Display Advertising: We show advertisements to help keep our content free
Critical Distinction: While we use affiliate links to generate revenue, this does NOT influence our reviews, ratings, or recommendations. We review tools objectively regardless of whether affiliate programs exist.
What This Means for You
- We recommend tools based solely on their merit
- Our ratings reflect genuine assessment, not commission rates
- We'll recommend free tools when they're the best option
- We won't hide negative aspects to protect affiliate relationships
- You can trust our reviews are honest and objective
Our Promise to Readers
We promise to:
- Always prioritize your interests over commercial opportunities
- Maintain editorial independence in all our content
- Be transparent about how we generate revenue
- Provide honest assessments even when they're critical
- Update our content as tools and circumstances change
- Disclose any conflicts that may arise
Accountability
We hold ourselves accountable by:
- Publishing this Independence Statement publicly
- Welcoming feedback and questions about our independence
- Promptly addressing concerns raised by readers
- Regularly reviewing our practices to ensure continued independence
- Taking corrective action if our independence is ever compromised
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about our independence or believe we've fallen short of these standards, please contact us:
Email: contact@vaultcloudai.com
We take our independence seriously and welcome your input in helping us maintain the highest standards.
Last updated: October 2025