How we review
TrustScore reviews are research-first. We check what a product really costs, what its terms and refund policy say, and what real buyers complain about. Where we tested a product hands-on, the review says so. Where we didn't, we don't pretend we did.
Who writes the reviews
Hamdi is not a doctor, pharmacist or financial adviser. Our supplement pages are consumer research, not medical advice, and every one carries a medical disclaimer.
What we check for every product
- The real price. The price at checkout, not the headline price: bundles, shipping, upsells, recurring billing and "dollar trials".
- The terms and refund policy. How long the guarantee runs, who processes the refund (the vendor, ClickBank, the marketplace), and what is excluded.
- Real user complaints. BBB profiles, Trustpilot, Reddit and forum threads. We look for patterns (double charges, refunds that never arrive, auto-renewals), not single angry reviews.
- Regulators and recalls. For supplements we search FDA warning letters, FTC actions and recalls, and say plainly when we found none.
- The label or the plan. For supplements: is every dose disclosed, and does it match the research the vendor cites? For software: what the free plan or trial really includes.
- Vendor identity. A named company, a real address and a working support channel count in a product's favor. Anonymous funnels lose points.
What "tested" means here
We only say we tested, bought or used a product when we did. A research-based review is labelled as one. Verified-facts boxes carry the date we checked them and a link to each source, so you can check them yourself.
How the score works
Every TrustScore is a weighted average of four sub-scores: quality 35%, value 30%, delivery 20% and support 15%. The full rubric is on How we score. Products with misleading claims, weak refund records or a pattern of billing complaints lose points, and we will demote a product when the evidence changes.
How we make money
Most pages contain affiliate links (ClickBank, the Fiverr affiliate program and SaaS partner programs). If you buy through one, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are marked as sponsored, a disclosure sits next to every buy button, and commissions never change a score: we publish low scores and "skip it" verdicts on products we earn from. Full disclosure.
What we never do
- Invent testimonials, reviewer personas or credentials.
- Claim a product is "FDA approved" (supplements are not evaluated by the FDA for safety or effectiveness).
- Hide recurring charges or the cons.
- Give medical, financial or psychological advice.
Corrections and updates
Prices, terms and scores change. Every review shows its last-updated date. If you spot an error or have a refund experience to share, contact us and we will check it and update the page.