Editorial Policy
This page explains the editorial standards that govern every article on Bartley Weight Loss — how we research, how we source claims, how we handle affiliate relationships, and how we correct mistakes.
1. Editorial independence
Bartley Weight Loss is editorially independent. No advertiser, affiliate partner, or commercial relationship has authority over the conclusions of a review. Providers do not see reviews before publication. Providers cannot pay to be ranked, included, or removed.
If a brand we cover withdraws its affiliate program after a review goes live, the review stays live. If a brand offers a higher commission in exchange for changes to a review, we decline.
2. Our review methodology
Every brand review on this site follows the same structured framework so readers can compare providers consistently. For each program we evaluate:
- Signup & qualification. We complete the signup flow ourselves where possible and document the medical questions asked, ID verification steps, and how quickly a clinician reviews the file.
- Pricing transparency. Listed monthly cost, what's included, what's excluded, billing cadence, shipping fees, and any administrative or "membership" charges.
- Medications offered. Which GLP-1 medications (compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, branded products) are available, sourced from which type of pharmacy, and at what dosing options.
- Clinical oversight. Whether prescribing clinicians are U.S. licensed, how titration is managed, how side-effect concerns are handled, and how easy it is to reach a real human on the clinical team.
- Cancellation & refunds. The actual process — not the marketing copy — for pausing, canceling, or requesting a refund.
- Customer feedback signals. Aggregated patterns from third-party review platforms, Reddit, and the BBB — not cherry-picked testimonials.
3. Sourcing standards
Medical and pricing claims on Bartley Weight Loss must be traceable to a primary source. That means:
- Drug-level claims are cited to the FDA label, peer-reviewed clinical trials, or major medical bodies (e.g., the Endocrine Society, AHA, NIH).
- Pricing claims link back to the provider's official site or a dated screenshot if the figure changes frequently.
- Clinical safety information uses the language of "may," "can," and "individual results vary" — never "guaranteed," "approved for everyone," or absolute language unsupported by the source.
4. Fact-checking
Every published article on Bartley Weight Loss goes through a fact-check pass before going live. The fact-checker verifies pricing against the provider's live site, confirms medical claims against the cited source, and flags any language that overstates results or under-discloses risk.
Articles older than 90 days are re-checked for pricing and policy accuracy on a rolling basis. Brand reviews flagged as Needs Update are refreshed and the Last Updated date in the article is bumped.
5. Use of AI tools
Where AI tools assist with research, drafting, or formatting, a human editor reviews every claim before publication and owns the final piece. AI-generated text is never published without human editorial judgment applied on top.
6. Affiliate relationships
We earn affiliate commissions when readers sign up with providers through our links. The decisions made by editorial — what to cover, how to rate, what to recommend — are kept separate from the commercial relationships managed by the publisher. Affiliate commissions never determine ranking.
Read the full affiliate disclosure for additional detail.
7. Conflicts of interest
Bartley Weight Loss editors do not hold equity in the providers we review. We do not accept gifts, free programs above standard trial pricing, or sponsored content. If we ever cover a provider with which a contributor has a financial relationship, that relationship is disclosed in the article.
8. Corrections policy
When we get something wrong, we fix it openly. Substantive corrections — anything affecting a claim, price, rating, or recommendation — are noted at the bottom of the article with the date of the change and a brief description. Typo fixes and clarity edits don't require a public note.
To request a correction, email support@bartleyweightloss.com with the URL and the specific claim you believe is inaccurate.
9. User-submitted feedback
Reader feedback, complaints, and questions inform our reviews. If multiple readers report consistent problems with a provider (delivery delays, billing issues, clinician access), we investigate and update the relevant review.
10. Compliance and medical limits
Bartley Weight Loss is a consumer information site. We do not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment recommendations. Anything that could be read as medical advice is framed accordingly and includes a clear pointer to discuss the decision with a licensed clinician. See our disclaimer for the full notice.
Questions about this policy
Email support@bartleyweightloss.com. We respond to legitimate editorial inquiries within five business days.