Independence & Ethics
How PropFirmsScore stays independent and trustworthy
Our Core Principle
PropFirmsScore is an independent, community-driven rating platform. We exist to provide transparent, unbiased information about proprietary trading firms based solely on real trader experiences.
No prop firm can pay to improve its rating. No commercial relationship affects our scores. Our only loyalty is to the trading community.
What Makes Us Independent
✓ Ratings Cannot Be Bought
Prop firms cannot pay to improve their Community Score. All ratings are calculated exclusively from verified community reviews.
✓ No Affiliate Relationships
We do not maintain affiliate partnerships with prop firms. We do not earn commissions from user signups or purchases. This ensures our ratings remain completely unbiased.
✓ No Promotional Content
We do not publish sponsored content, paid reviews, or promotional materials. Every piece of content on PropFirmsScore is based on community input or factual information.
✓ Transparent Methodology
Our scoring methodology is publicly documented and audit-ready. We explain exactly how Community Scores are calculated so you can trust the numbers you see.
How We Make Money (Future)
PropFirmsScore is currently in its launch phase. In the future, we plan to monetize through:
- Premium Analytics:Advanced data insights for professional traders
- API Access:Programmatic access to rating data for developers
- Verified Profiles:Firms can verify their identity and respond to reviews (without affecting ratings)
Important: None of these revenue streams will ever influence Community Scores or ratings.
Editorial Independence
PropFirmsScore maintains strict separation between any future business operations and our rating system:
- Community Scores are calculated algorithmically from user reviews
- No manual adjustments or editorial overrides to ratings
- Review moderation follows clear, published guidelines
- All moderation decisions are logged and auditable
Anti-Manipulation Measures
We actively protect the integrity of our ratings:
- One review per user per firm to prevent spam
- Pattern detection for suspicious review activity
- Community reporting system for fake reviews
- Account age and activity weighting (planned)
- Regular audits of review authenticity
What We Are NOT
To be completely transparent, here's what PropFirmsScore does not do:
- We are not a regulatory authority or financial advisor
- We do not verify payout claims or trading results
- We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted information
- We do not provide recommendations on which firm to join
- We do not act as an intermediary between traders and firms
Comparison to Other Platforms
PropFirmsScore operates like Trustpilot, not like an affiliate review site:
✓ PropFirmsScore Model
- • Community-driven ratings
- • No affiliate commissions
- • Transparent methodology
- • Neutral presentation
- • Long-term credibility focus
✗ Affiliate Review Sites
- • Editorial ratings
- • Earn from referrals
- • Opaque scoring
- • Promotional language
- • Short-term revenue focus
Our Commitment
PropFirmsScore is built for the long term. We believe that maintaining independence and trust is more valuable than any short-term revenue opportunity.
If you ever feel we've compromised our independence, please contact us immediately. Our reputation depends on your trust.