Overview

This Editorial Policy governs the creation, review, publication, and maintenance of all content on SnoreZing.com - the SnoreZing Sleep Foundation. It applies to every article, product review, guide, comparison, and resource we publish, without exception.

We wrote this policy for one reason: you deserve to know exactly how we earn your trust. In an era of content mills, affiliate-driven "reviews," and AI-generated fluff, we believe radical transparency is the only acceptable standard. This document is our binding commitment to you.

Effective Date: January 15, 2024 | Last Reviewed: January 15, 2026 | Next Review Due: July 15, 2026

Our Mission

David Ogilvy once wrote: "The consumer isn't a moron; she is your wife." We apply that philosophy to every word we publish. Our readers are not traffic metrics - they are real people struggling with real sleep problems, making real purchasing decisions that affect their health, relationships, and quality of life.

Our mission is singular: To empower every reader with the accurate, unbiased, and actionable information they need to make confident sleep health decisions - whether that's choosing a mattress, addressing chronic snoring, or understanding a sleep disorder.

  • We will never sacrifice accuracy for speed
  • We will never compromise independence for revenue
  • We will never treat readers as anything less than intelligent adults
  • We will always disclose our methods, sources, and potential conflicts
SnoreZing editorial team collaborating in a modern office environment, reviewing sleep health content and research materials
Our editorial team applies rigorous standards to every piece of content before it reaches you.

Content Creation Process

Great content is not an accident. It is the product of deliberate process, expert knowledge, and relentless quality control. Here is exactly how a piece of content moves from concept to publication at SnoreZing:

1

Topic Selection & Research

Topics are selected based on reader needs, emerging sleep science, and identified knowledge gaps. Our team conducts comprehensive literature reviews before any writing begins.

2

Expert Drafting

Content is written by specialized health writers with demonstrated expertise in sleep science, product testing, or clinical sleep medicine. Each writer is assigned topics within their domain of knowledge.

3

Editorial Review

Senior editors review for accuracy, clarity, tone, and adherence to our style guide. Claims are verified against cited sources. Readability is assessed for our target audience.

4

Medical Review

Board-certified sleep medicine specialists review all health-related claims, ensuring alignment with current clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed evidence.

5

Fact-Checking & Compliance

A dedicated fact-checker verifies every statistic, product claim, and reference. Legal compliance is confirmed. Accessibility standards are verified.

6

Publication & Monitoring

After final approval, content is published with clear attribution, review dates, and source citations. Post-publication monitoring tracks reader feedback and emerging evidence.

Medical Review Process

When your health is on the line, "pretty close" is not good enough. Every piece of content on SnoreZing that contains medical or health-related information undergoes mandatory review by qualified medical professionals before publication.

Our Medical Review Standards

  • All reviewers are board-certified physicians with active clinical practice in sleep medicine, pulmonology, or related specialties
  • Reviewers verify clinical accuracy, pharmacological correctness, and alignment with current treatment guidelines
  • Medical reviewers have no financial relationship with products or companies mentioned in content they review
  • Each reviewer's credentials, name, and photo are displayed on every article they have reviewed
  • Content that fails medical review cannot be published - period. No exceptions, no overrides

Our current Medical Director, Dr. James Thornton (M.D., F.A.A.S.M., Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine), leads a team of 8+ medical reviewers who collectively bring decades of clinical sleep medicine experience to our content review process.

Board-certified sleep medicine physician reviewing scientific research and clinical data on a tablet for content verification
Every health claim on SnoreZing is verified by board-certified sleep medicine specialists.

Sources & References

We do not make claims in a vacuum. Every factual assertion in our content is traceable to authoritative sources. Here is our source hierarchy, from most to least preferred:

SnoreZing source hierarchy showing preferred sources from most to least authoritative
TierSource TypeExamples
Tier 1Peer-reviewed clinical studiesPubMed, The Lancet Sleep Medicine, JAMA, NEJM
Tier 1Government health agenciesNIH, CDC, FDA, AASM guidelines
Tier 2Major medical institutionsMayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins
Tier 2Professional medical associationsAASM, AAAAI, Sleep Research Society
Tier 3Expert interviews & commentaryBoard-certified physicians, researchers
Tier 4Manufacturer data (supplementary only)Product specs, clinical trial data from manufacturers

We cite a minimum of 500+ sources across our content library. Every article includes inline citations and a complete reference list at the bottom of the page. We never rely on a single source for health claims.

Product Review Methodology

When we recommend a product, we are staking our reputation on that recommendation. Here is the methodology that underpins every product review and comparison on SnoreZing:

Hands-On Testing

Every product is physically tested by our team for a minimum of 14 days. We evaluate comfort, durability, noise levels, ease of use, and real-world effectiveness.

Scoring Framework

Products are scored across weighted criteria: efficacy (30%), comfort (25%), value (20%), durability (15%), and user experience (10%).

Diverse Testing Panel

Products are tested by people of different body types, sleeping positions, and severity levels to ensure recommendations work for diverse users.

Scientific Validation

Product claims are cross-referenced with available clinical studies. If a product claims clinical efficacy, we verify those claims independently.

Important: We purchase most products at retail price to ensure unbiased testing. When manufacturers provide review units, this is clearly disclosed, and it does not influence our scoring or recommendations.

Illustration showing the editorial content creation workflow from research and writing through fact-checking, medical review, and publication
Our multi-stage editorial workflow ensures every piece of content meets the highest standards.

Editorial Independence

This is the section that matters most. Let us be unequivocal: our editorial team has complete authority over what we publish, how we review products, and what recommendations we make. No advertiser, no business partner, no executive - nobody outside our editorial team has any say in our content.

๐Ÿšซ What We Will Never Do

  • Allow advertisers to influence editorial content, ratings, or recommendations
  • Publish content designed primarily to benefit a commercial partner
  • Accept payment in exchange for favorable product reviews
  • Guarantee positive coverage to any brand or manufacturer
  • Suppress negative reviews or honest criticism of any product

Our editorial team's compensation is not tied to affiliate revenue, product placement, or any commercial metric. Editors and writers are salaried professionals whose performance is measured by content quality, accuracy, and reader trust - not by clicks or conversions.

Corrections Policy

We are human. Errors happen. What matters is not perfection - it is how we respond when we fall short. Here is our corrections protocol:

Factual Errors
Corrected immediately upon discovery. A correction note is added at the bottom of the article explaining what was wrong, what it has been changed to, and when the correction was made.
Outdated Information
Updated during our regular review cycle or immediately if new evidence contradicts published claims. The "last updated" date is refreshed to reflect the change.
Product Information Changes
When a product changes significantly (formulation, pricing, availability), we update our content and note the change. If a product is discontinued, we update or remove the relevant content.
Reporting Errors to Us
If you spot an error, please email us at [email protected]. We respond to all correction requests within 48 hours.

AI & Technology Policy

Artificial intelligence is a tool - not a replacement for human expertise. As of January 15, 2026, here is our policy on AI use in content creation:

โœ… Acceptable AI Use

  • โ€ข Initial research aggregation
  • โ€ข Grammar and readability suggestions
  • โ€ข Data formatting and organization
  • โ€ข Image optimization suggestions
  • โ€ข Accessibility compliance checking

๐Ÿšซ Prohibited AI Use

  • โ€ข Publishing AI-generated content without expert review
  • โ€ข AI making medical or health recommendations
  • โ€ข AI-generated product ratings or scores
  • โ€ข Fabricating sources, studies, or citations
  • โ€ข Replacing human editorial judgment entirely

Our principle is simple: AI may assist the process, but every published word carries the name and reputation of a human expert who has reviewed and approved it. We will never publish content where AI was the final decision-maker.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sleep health affects everyone - and our content must reflect that reality. We are committed to creating content that is inclusive, representative, and accessible to all readers regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic background.

  • Diverse expert voices: Our medical review panel and contributor network include professionals from diverse backgrounds
  • Inclusive language: We use person-first, non-stigmatizing language and follow APA Style guidelines for bias-free communication
  • Health equity: We address sleep health disparities and ensure our recommendations are accessible across income levels
  • Accessibility: All content meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards minimum, with ongoing efforts toward AAA compliance
  • Cultural sensitivity: We recognize that sleep practices and product preferences vary across cultures and communities

Content Updates & Maintenance

Medical knowledge evolves. Products change. Recommendations that were accurate last year may be outdated today. Here is our content maintenance schedule:

Review frequency requirements for different types of content on SnoreZing
Content TypeReview FrequencyMax Age Before Update
Medical/Health ArticlesEvery 3 months365 days
Product ReviewsEvery 6 months365 days
Buying GuidesEvery 6 months365 days
Editorial PoliciesEvery 6 months365 days

Every article displays its "Last Reviewed" date prominently. If an article has not been reviewed within its required timeframe, it is flagged for immediate review or temporarily marked as "Pending Review" until updated.

Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

Transparency about how we fund our work is essential to maintaining your trust. Here is everything you need to know about our revenue model:

How SnoreZing Generates Revenue

  • 1
    Affiliate Commissions: We earn commissions when readers purchase products through our affiliate links. This comes at no additional cost to you. We only link to products we have reviewed and recommend.
  • 2
    Display Advertising: We display third-party advertisements on our site. These ads are clearly labeled and have zero influence on our editorial content.
  • 3
    Sponsored Content: On rare occasions, we publish clearly labeled sponsored content. This is always marked with a prominent "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership" label and follows the same accuracy standards as organic content.

The Wall: We maintain a strict organizational "wall" between our editorial team and our business/advertising team. Editorial staff do not know specific affiliate revenue figures for individual products, and advertising staff cannot influence which products are reviewed or how they are rated.

Illustration representing trust and transparency in editorial content: shield with checkmark, magnifying glass, scales of justice, and verified badges
Trust and transparency are the cornerstones of everything we publish at SnoreZing.

Contact & Feedback

This policy is a living document, and we welcome your input. Whether you have a question about our editorial process, want to report an error, or have feedback on how we can improve - we want to hear from you.

Get in Touch

Editorial Inquiries

[email protected]

We respond to all editorial inquiries within 48 business hours. For urgent corrections involving potential health risks, we prioritize same-day responses.

Final Note: This editorial policy represents our binding commitment to you, our reader. We publish it not because we are required to, but because we believe you have a right to know exactly how we operate. If we ever fail to live up to these standards, hold us accountable. That is what trust demands.

- The SnoreZing Editorial Team | January 15, 2026

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