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Editorial Policy & Independence Statement

The principles that guide 9 Masks of Fire Guide – from fact-checking and source vetting to affiliate disclosure and reader feedback.

How We Stay Independent

Our team accepts no direct funding from casinos, game providers, or marketing agencies. Research is paid for with personal funds and transparent affiliate revenue. Editorial decisions are insulated from commercial partnerships by a strict separation policy signed by every contributor.

Code of Conduct

  • • No sponsored posts or pay-to-play reviews
  • • All authors disclose potential conflicts before publication
  • • Every fact must be verified by at least two independent sources
  • • Affiliate relationships are labelled inline and on the page footer

Fact-Checking Workflow

  1. Writer submits draft with supporting documentation and screenshots
  2. Research editor validates odds, RTP values, and regulatory references
  3. Compliance reviewer confirms disclosure statements and legal tone
  4. Final copy edit focuses on clarity, accessibility, and inclusive language

Funding Disclosure

9 Masks of Fire Guide finances operations through a mix of personal contributions and clearly marked affiliate links. Operators do not see drafts in advance, nor do they influence the order in which guides are published. When an affiliate relationship exists, the linked button or banner is labelled “sponsored” and the partner is added to our public ledger.

Quarterly financial summaries, including testing costs and affiliate payouts, are posted in the transparency section of the site. Readers can request the latest ledger by email.

Corrections Policy

Mistakes happen, but leaving them unchecked undermines trust. If we discover an error, we update the article promptly and add a note explaining what changed and why. Critical updates are pushed to our newsletter subscribers and social channels within 24 hours.

Readers can flag issues via editor (at) 9masksoffirefreeplay.com. Every report receives a response from the editorial desk within two business days.

Conflict of Interest Safeguards

  • Writers must decline gifts, bonuses, or VIP perks from casinos
  • Team members who participate in affiliate programs personally are excluded from covering those brands
  • An external legal advisor reviews our policy annually to ensure compliance with Canadian advertising standards

Reader Feedback Loop

Feedback is logged in our internal tracker and reviewed during bi-weekly editorial meetings. Suggestions that improve clarity or highlight missing context are prioritized in the next content sprint, and contributors receive credit in the changelog.

Reach the Editorial Desk

Want to challenge our findings, submit data, or suggest new analysis? Send us a note and we’ll schedule a follow-up call.

  • editor (at) 9masksoffirefreeplay.com
  • +1 (437) 555-0193 – editorial hotline