DNPA Code of Ethics

Last Updated: 04/06/2025

(Following Digital News Publishers Association Guidelines)

Our Ethical Commitment

At TechSputit.com, we strictly adhere to the ethical standards established by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA). Our tech reviews, comparisons, and articles are founded on these core principles:

1. 📜 Accuracy & Fact-Based Reporting

All reviews based on 7-10 days of real-world testing
Technical specifications verified through hands-on validation
Errors corrected within 48 hours of identification

2. ⚖️ Fairness & Impartiality

Zero sponsored reviews – we never accept payment for reviews
All devices evaluated using identical criteria (battery, performance, UX)
Unbiased comparisons based solely on features and value

3. 🔍 Transparency

Clear “Sponsored” labeling for promotional content
Full affiliate disclosure:
“We may earn commissions from links, but this never influences our opinions”
Unboxing videos included with every review unit

4. 🔒 Privacy Protection

Never sell or share user data with third parties
Full compliance with GDPR and Indian IT regulations
Cookies used only to enhance user experience

5. 🙋 Accountability

Response to reader feedback within 24 hours
Public correction policy:
Report errors to contact@techsputit.com with subject “Correction Request”

Team Guidelines

❌ Prohibited Practices

Knowingly providing false ratings or misleading information
Accepting free gifts or trips that could influence coverage
Clickbait headlines without substantive evidence

✅ Mandatory Practices

Comparative testing (e.g., Apple Watch vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch)
Highlighting weaknesses: “This laptop’s GPU is inadequate for gaming”
Update reviews after major software releases

Reader Rights

Right to demand accuracy in our reporting
Right to request sources for factual claims
Right to report perceived bias

“We believe tech reviews should empower consumers, not serve as advertisements”
– Sidhu Vasuniya, Founder, TechSputit.com