1. How USC is supported
USC is an advertising-supported publisher and marketplace. We may receive compensation when a visitor views or clicks an advertisement, submits a product request, is matched with a provider, opens or funds an account, or completes another qualifying action.
2. How compensation may affect placement
Compensation may affect whether and where a product appears, how prominently it is displayed and which offers are available. USC does not include every provider or product in the market.
3. Editorial and data separation
Editorial explanations, public benchmark data, calculator formulas and consumer-rights information should not change merely because a company pays USC. Sponsored placements must be labeled, and independent benchmarks should remain visually distinct from product offers.
4. Rankings and “best” claims
USC should not describe a product as “best” or assign a proprietary score without a published methodology. Where USC presents a comparison, the page should identify the factors considered and whether the set is limited to participating advertisers.
5. Provider responsibility
USC is not a lender, bank or card issuer. Product providers determine eligibility, rates, fees, approval and final terms. Visitors should review the provider’s disclosures before accepting a product.