The LaudStack Trust Framework
LaudStack only works if you can trust what you read here. This page explains exactly how we ensure the quality and authenticity of every listing, review, and ranking on the platform.
Verified Listings
Every product launched on LaudStack is manually reviewed by our team before going live. We verify that the product exists, is actively maintained, and meets our quality bar. We reject listings that are vaporware, clones, or spam.
- Manual review of every new submission
- Website and product functionality check
- Founder identity verification for Pro listings
- Ongoing monitoring for abandoned or defunct tools
Authentic Reviews
Our review system is designed to surface genuine user experiences. We use multiple signals to detect and remove fake or incentivized reviews, and we clearly label verified purchasers.
- Email verification required for all reviewers
- Verified Purchase badge for confirmed users
- AI-assisted detection of low-quality or fake reviews
- Founders can flag suspicious reviews for investigation
- No anonymous reviews — all reviewers have profiles
Transparent Rankings
Our ranking algorithm is public. We don't sell placements, and we don't accept payment to boost a product's position. Rankings are based entirely on community signals.
- Algorithm weights published in our docs
- No paid placements in search or browse results
- Featured tools are editorially selected, clearly labeled
- Rank history is publicly visible on every product page
Data Privacy
We take user privacy seriously. We collect only what we need to run the platform, we never sell your data, and we give you full control over your account and contributions.
- No sale of user data to third parties
- GDPR-compliant data handling
- Full account deletion on request
- Transparent cookie and tracking policy
How rankings are calculated
Our ranking score is a weighted composite of the following signals. The formula is applied identically to every product — no exceptions.
What we don't allow
Violations of these rules result in immediate removal of the listing, review, or account — and may be reported to relevant authorities.
- Paying for reviews or lauds
- Posting fake or incentivized reviews
- Creating multiple accounts to game rankings
- Impersonating other products or founders
- Launching tools that don't exist or aren't functional
- Using LaudStack data for spam or unsolicited outreach