Ethics

Conflicts of interest

Reporters disclose any financial interest in companies they cover. Editors recuse from stories involving family members, close friends, or financial holdings. We do not accept gifts of meaningful value from sources.

Payments & gifts

We do not pay sources for information. We do not accept paid trips, hardware, or services in exchange for coverage. Review hardware, when accepted, is returned or disclosed.

Sources & confidentiality

We protect the identity of confidential sources to the extent legally permitted. We verify motives and corroborate claims from any anonymous source before publication.

AI-generated content

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Ownership

VentureGrill is independently owned. Beneficial ownership and any funding sources of $25,000 or more are disclosed on the about page.