# Editorial policy

> Pool Resurfacing Guide's editorial standards: independence, sourcing, corrections, and how affiliate links are handled.

Canonical: https://poolresurfacingguide.com/editorial-policy/

Last updated: 2026-11-08

## Independence

    Editorial decisions are made by the editorial team, not by merchants. A
    commercial partner cannot buy a ranking, a score, a "best" label, or a place
    in a roundup. If we cannot recommend a category honestly, we say so.

## Sourcing

    Articles cite manufacturer documentation, adopted code, government guidance, or
    named contractor reports. Statistics without a source are removed. Estimates are
    labelled and their inputs are shown.

## Affiliate links

    Some outbound links are affiliate links. They are marked with
    `rel="sponsored"`, and every article carries a disclosure. The
    commission does not change the price you pay. See the
    [full disclosure](/affiliate-disclosure/).

## Reviews and scores

    Scores are relative to the pool, not absolute. A pebble finish that is right for
    a heavily used family pool is the wrong choice for a small spa that is drained
    and refilled often. We state the pool, the use and the chemistry the judgement
    assumes rather than hiding them in a number.

## Corrections

    We correct factual errors promptly and note the update date. To report an
    error, email [contact@poolresurfacingguide.com](mailto:contact@poolresurfacingguide.com)
    with the URL and a source.

## AI assistance

    Drafts may be prepared with software assistance, but every published article is
    reviewed against its sources by the editorial team. We do not publish
    unreviewed generated text.

## Review cycle

Finish and method guides are rechecked when a manufacturer revises its
    application guide or warranty, or when industry preparation guidance changes.
    Cost guides are rechecked quarterly. A page that has not been reviewed in twelve
    months is flagged in the editorial calendar rather than left to drift.