Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy · CandidCodes

How CandidCodes Reviews Deals, Stores & SaaS Pricing

This Editorial Policy explains how CandidCodes researches coupon codes, product deals, store reviews, SaaS pricing pages, affiliate-supported content and content updates. It is designed to make our review process clearer for readers, merchants and partners.

Last updated: May 2026
Deal Verification Store Reviews SaaS Pricing Affiliate Transparency Reader-First Standards
Visible Sources We look for public pages, pricing, offers and policy details readers can access.
No Invented Codes We do not intentionally create coupon codes, discounts or offer claims.
Clear Disclosure Affiliate-supported links are disclosed where commercial relationships may exist.
Update Focus Offers, prices and terms can change, so content may be reviewed and updated.
Purpose

Why This Editorial Policy Exists

CandidCodes publishes coupon guides, product deal pages, store reviews, SaaS pricing breakdowns, software comparisons and buyer-intent editorial content. Because this type of content can influence buying decisions, our goal is to explain how information is researched, framed and updated.

The purpose of this policy is not to make every page sound perfect. The purpose is to make our standards visible, so readers can understand how CandidCodes approaches deals, store evaluation, affiliate-supported content and software pricing research.

Editorial Responsibility

Who Oversees CandidCodes Content

CandidCodes is maintained by the CandidCodes Editorial Team, led by Nguyen Van Dinh, Founder & Editorial Lead. The team focuses on visible offer checks, store review standards, SaaS pricing research, buyer-intent content and affiliate transparency.

Our editorial model is built around practical review workflows rather than anonymous coupon listings. That means content should help readers understand what an offer means, what limits may apply and what should be checked before moving closer to checkout.

Source Standards

How We Research Information

CandidCodes aims to base coupon, pricing and store review content on information that is publicly visible or reader-accessible at the time of review or update.

  • Official merchant websites, store pages and product pages may be reviewed.
  • Visible promotional banners, category pages and offer text may be checked.
  • Pricing pages, SaaS plan pages, free plan details and trial information may be reviewed.
  • Shipping, returns, refund, warranty, support and policy pages may be considered.
  • Merchant-provided information may be used when clearly relevant, but public-facing details remain important for reader verification.
Coupon & Deal Policy

How We Handle Coupon Codes and Deals

CandidCodes does not treat every promotion as the same type of offer. A coupon code, an automatic discount, a free plan, an annual billing saving and a limited-time sale are different buying signals. Our content should make those differences clear when they matter.

  • We do not intentionally invent coupon codes or discount amounts.
  • We aim to distinguish code-based discounts from automatic store deals.
  • We avoid presenting a deal as guaranteed when checkout terms can change.
  • We may explain visible limits such as minimum spend, selected products, regional limits, first-order conditions or plan restrictions.
  • Readers should verify final coupon status, price and checkout terms directly on the merchant website.
SaaS & Software Reviews

How We Review SaaS Pricing and Software Offers

CandidCodes covers software and SaaS products, including AI tools, productivity platforms, meeting assistants, ecommerce tools, marketing software and other digital services. For these pages, pricing clarity is especially important because plans, billing cycles and feature limits can change quickly.

Pricing Research

We may compare monthly billing, annual billing, free plans, free trials, team plans, business plans and feature restrictions where publicly visible.

Plan Fit

We aim to explain which type of reader, user or team a plan may fit, without presenting any software choice as universally perfect.

Feature Context

We may explain key features, limitations, integrations, usage caps, credits or workflow differences when those details affect the buying decision.

Update Awareness

SaaS pricing and product features can change. Readers should verify the latest plan terms on the official software website before subscribing.

Store Review Standards

How We Approach Store Reviews

When CandidCodes reviews an ecommerce store, the goal is not to declare that the store is perfect. The goal is to help readers understand the buying route more clearly based on the information visible at the time of review.

  • We may look at product presentation, pricing visibility and store navigation.
  • We may consider shipping information, return policy clarity and support access.
  • We may review trust signals such as contact routes, policy pages, payment visibility and product detail quality.
  • We do not process orders, manage shipping, handle refunds or provide merchant customer service.
Affiliate Transparency

How Affiliate Links Affect Content

Some links on CandidCodes may be affiliate links. This means CandidCodes may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to the reader. Affiliate relationships may help support the site, but they should not replace editorial usefulness, accuracy or context.

We aim to disclose affiliate-supported content clearly and avoid framing every product, store or software tool as the right choice for every reader.

More detail is available in our Disclosure Policy.

Corrections & Updates

How We Handle Corrections and Content Updates

Prices, coupon status, shipping policies, product availability, SaaS plans and merchant terms can change. When CandidCodes becomes aware of meaningful changes, the content may be reviewed and updated.

  • Readers and merchants may contact us about outdated pricing, coupon status or store information.
  • We may update pages when official sources show changed offers, plans or terms.
  • We may remove or revise claims that are no longer supported by visible information.
  • We do not guarantee that every page reflects every real-time change at the exact moment it happens.

Important: CandidCodes is an independent editorial publisher. We do not sell products directly, process orders, manage merchant shipping, handle refunds or provide software support. Readers should always verify final details directly on the merchant website before making a purchase or subscription decision.

What We Do Not Promise

Limits of Our Editorial Content

CandidCodes content is intended to help readers compare, understand and verify online offers. It is not a guarantee that a coupon, price, product, store, plan or software feature will remain available forever.

  • We do not guarantee that every coupon will work for every shopper.
  • We do not guarantee that pricing, plans, discounts or product availability will remain unchanged.
  • We do not provide legal, financial, medical or professional advice through store review or deal content.
  • We do not represent ourselves as the merchant, vendor or software provider behind third-party websites we cover.
Trust Pages

Related CandidCodes Pages

These pages provide additional context about who runs CandidCodes, how affiliate disclosure works and how readers can contact the editorial team.