Published on January 25, 2023.
Since SneakByte's establishment in 2024, we have made a solid ethical framework a priority in order to protect our independence and the integrity of the content we offer. As a platform committed to providing insightful analysis and news on the fields of finance, artificial intelligence (AI), and startups, we are aware of the enormous influence our data may have on these quickly changing industries. All of our employees must follow extensive policies that frequently go above and beyond industry norms.
Our goal at SneakByte has always been and will continue to be to earn and keep our audience's trust. Maintaining unambiguous ethical norms is crucial in a world where information is dispersed across a myriad of platforms and media. This guarantees that readers, particularly in the dynamic fields we cover, can recognize the source of information and have faith in its veracity.
Our most valuable asset is the freedom to provide content without bias or undue influence.
At SneakByte, we often critically examine individuals, companies, and trends within the Startups, AI, and Finance sectors. We're proud to share insights that influential entities might prefer to keep undisclosed. This independence is protected by a strict code of conduct that every member of our team follows. We also maintain a clear boundary between our content creators and our advertising departments, detailed further below.
SneakByte covers all expenses related to events and research—including travel, accommodation, and meals—to ensure our insights remain unbiased and independent.
In addition to maintaining our independence, our team is expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct. We are dedicated to uncovering valuable information and sharing it accurately, protecting sources, minimizing harm, and striving for honesty and integrity in all our communications. We align our practices with established ethical guidelines as a foundational framework.
We adhere to strict standards when sourcing information. Our team will always be transparent about our sourcing practices and will protect your confidentiality when appropriate.
Promotional content is managed by our committed advertising team on all of our channels. Content created independently by our creative and advertising teams and funded by an advertiser is identified as such with a clear label: "Sponsored Content." The opinions expressed in such content are not always those of SneakByte or our content team. Our creative and advertising teams follow different policies and do not impede our freedom.
Financial rewards or other forms of compensation, whether positive or negative, are not accepted by our content team in exchange for material creation. Although certain content—obviously identified as "Presented by"—may be financed by advertisers, our content is entirely independent of them. We don't let sponsors or ads sway our opinions or conclusions.
Certain articles might contain affiliate links, which means that if readers make purchases after clicking on those links, we might get paid. Our material is unaffected by these collaborations. These articles will have an affiliate disclosure since our commerce team may optimize them for affiliate revenue. To handle these partnerships, we collaborate with a number of companies; information about their offerings can be found on their individual websites.
Content from SneakByte is shared on a variety of venues, such as our website and social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Our moral principles are the same on all of our platforms.
Via these platforms, our creative team may disseminate sponsored or branded content, which will be prominently marked as "Presented by" or "Paid Content" for branded content, respectively. When accessible, we also use platform-specific techniques to locate such information.
Although we aim for accuracy, we acknowledge that errors can occur, particularly in industries with rapid growth like finance, AI, and startups. In the event that an error is found, our staff will take quick action to fix it, delete any incorrect information, and add a note of correction outlining the modification. Multimedia content may be changed or removed if mistakes are discovered.
We may change the content when new information expands upon or clarifies a subject without requiring a correction. These updates, together with the date and type of modification, will be included at the conclusion of the article.
Anything that violates third parties' rights, intellectual property rights, or any applicable laws or regulations may be removed by us. We discuss these choices with our legal counsel before making them.
Guiding our audience on where to invest their time and resources is a key responsibility. Our reviews and analyses—especially those concerning startups, AI technologies, and financial products—are based on honest, independent assessments by our team. We do not produce paid reviews or analyses.
Companies may provide products, software, or service access for evaluation. Occasionally, we may retain access for extended periods to assess performance over time. We may agree to embargoes that allow us to evaluate offerings before they are publicly released.
Team members are prohibited from investing in startups, companies, or financial instruments we cover, including stocks and cryptocurrencies in our focus sectors. While SneakByte's retirement plans may hold some restricted investments, these funds are not managed by employees.
Employees are not permitted to receive compensation from companies they cover or hold advisory roles with such entities. Generally, our team members cannot engage in related work for other outlets without explicit permission from the leadership.
From time to time, SneakByte may host contests and giveaways for our audience. We will provide specific rules for each event, which participants must follow. These events may be sponsored but should not be considered endorsements of the sponsors or their products.
SneakByte is supported by several investors, including but not limited to [Insert List of Investors]. When our content involves products or services provided by our investors—or entities they compete with or invest in—it is produced with complete independence. Our investors do not influence our content or have access to our processes unless a specific partnership exists, which would be transparently disclosed. We will remind readers of any relevant investor relationships when sharing insights directly related to their business activities.
Our partnerships team occasionally collaborates with businesses, brands, and organizations within the Startups, AI, and Finance sectors that align with our mission. These partnerships do not affect the independent content produced by our team. Any materials arising from these collaborations will include a disclosure explaining the nature of the relationship and the extent of our team's involvement.
We value your input regarding our ethical standards. If you have concerns or notice something that doesn't align with our policies, please reach out to us at contact@sneakbyte.com.