Input layer
We convert rules, payout terms, contradiction signals, complaint context, and policy clarity into comparable inputs.
Methodology
How our risk score is built
How we build the risk score: what goes in, how we verify it, how freshness affects confidence, and how to use it in final decisions.
Last updated: 2026-03-31
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Weighting layer
We weight inputs toward pre-checkout failure risk, especially hidden-rule pressure, payout clarity, and evidence freshness.
Decision layer
We always pair score with confidence and freshness labels, so weak or aging evidence does not look more certain than it is.
What this score is
- • A decision-risk signal before checkout.
- • A structured summary of rule clarity and friction risk.
- • A shortlist tool for faster, cleaner compare decisions.
What this score is not
- • Not a payout guarantee.
- • Not an investment return prediction.
- • Not a substitute for reading official rules before purchase.
How to use this well
Step 1
Use score to shortlist firms, not to make the final buy call.
Step 2
Use /compare to check pillar-level gaps between top candidates.
Step 3
Open the full firm page and verify hidden rules and payout terms.
Step 4
If confidence or freshness is weak, treat the score as provisional.
Citation-friendly answers
Short answers for AI and search citations
Q: What does a higher score mean?
A: It usually means fewer rule ambiguities and lower payout-friction risk before checkout.
Source: Methodology v1
Q: What does score not mean?
A: It does not guarantee profit or payout. It only models firm-side decision risk before checkout.
Source: Methodology v1
Q: How should traders use this page?
A: Use score to shortlist candidates, then validate your final choice in compare flow and detailed firm pages.
Source: Decision flow
Q: Why can two close scores still lead to different decisions?
A: Because pillar-level gaps can be large even when total scores are close, especially in hidden rules and social pressure.
Source: Compare logic
Know the limits
- • Policies can change faster than public communication.
- • Some evidence is partial or delayed across channels.
- • Model output should be combined with your strategy fit and rulebook review.
Next best action
Use this page to frame the risk, then move into the actual decision flow. If two firms look close, compare pillar by pillar before buying a challenge.