Transparency Standards
What MAP discloses — and why. We apply to ourselves what we require of publishers.
Ownership
MAP discloses its ownership structure, investors, and any material financial relationships that could influence editorial decisions.
Revenue
MAP publishes information about its revenue model — subscription fees, API licensing, and advertising.
Methodology
Our scoring rubric, signal dimensions, and weight assignments are published publicly. Any change is documented and dated.
AI use
Where MAP uses AI tools in its editorial or verification processes, this is disclosed. See our AI Disclosure Policy.
Data sources
MAP publishes its primary data sources for each signal dimension.
Ledger
All verification records are published in the MAP ledger — readable via API or the Verification Archive.
MAP’s Visibility signal dimension applies the same transparency standards to the publishers we assess that we apply to ourselves. We hold ourselves to the same standard.