Start-Business-Online covers prop trading firms, futures funding programs, trading platforms and broader fintech topics. To protect readers, we apply clear editorial rules around accuracy, transparency and independence. This page explains how we decide what to publish and how we keep content reliable.
Our editors and analysts work independently from commercial teams. Affiliate relationships, advertising campaigns or sponsored placements do not give any company control over what we write or how we score them. We do not accept payment to hide negative information that is factually correct.
Before publishing, we verify every critical detail that might influence a trader’s decision, including fees, drawdown rules, payout conditions and allowed strategies. This verification uses:
When we cannot verify a claim, we either leave it out completely or clearly mark it as unconfirmed.
When we include affiliate links or commercial partnerships, we disclose this clearly. Such relationships help fund the site, but they never change the rating model or our qualitative conclusions. A firm with an affiliate program can still receive a critical review if its rules or behaviour put traders at risk.
We avoid sensational promises, “get rich quick” headlines and unrealistic performance claims. Trading, including prop firm trading, is inherently risky. Our content is strictly educational and does not constitute investment advice or a guarantee of profit. We encourage readers to evaluate their own risk tolerance and, where appropriate, seek independent financial advice.
Content that covers complex trading rules, platform features or regulatory considerations is reviewed by editors with relevant experience. This may include traders, analysts and fintech specialists familiar with derivatives, CFDs, futures and margin trading.
Markets change, firms adjust their rules and new platforms are launched regularly. We operate an ongoing update process:
We do not copy competitor articles, trading blogs or forum posts. Every major piece of content is written from scratch, based on original analysis and verified sources. Quotations are attributed where required, and we comply with fair use and copyright rules.
Our goal is to protect readers from misleading claims and to highlight both strengths and weaknesses of each provider. If you believe any piece of content on Start-Business-Online is incomplete, unfair or factually incorrect, you can contact us and request a review with appropriate evidence.
For more detail on our rating system visit our Research Methodology. You can also learn about our mission via the About Us page, or review our Risk Disclaimer and Terms & Conditions.
No. Our content is strictly educational and informational. We analyse prop firm rules and trading conditions but do not provide personalised investment advice or recommendations based on individual circumstances.
No. Firms cannot buy a positive review, a higher rating or a specific ranking position. Commercial arrangements are separated from editorial decisions.
If we identify or are informed about an error, we check the underlying data and update the page as required. For major changes we may add a short note summarising what changed and why.
We will correct any information that is outdated or proven inaccurate. However, we do not remove fair criticism simply because it is negative or uncomfortable for the provider.
Traders and firms can reach us through the contact details on our Contact page. Please include links, screenshots or documentation so our team can review the issue efficiently.