Disclosure & Partnerships

Disclosure & Partnerships

NYS Cannabis Guide is committed to transparency about our business relationships and editorial independence.

Compensation Disclosure Statement

NYS Cannabis Guide may receive compensation from licensed dispensaries listed on this site.

This compensation does not influence our editorial decisions or content.

Specifically:

  • Listings of dispensaries are based on their legal licensing status, not compensation
  • Our educational articles about cannabis strains, products, and methods are independent and research-driven
  • Our regulatory coverage is based on official New York State OCM documentation, not commercial relationships
  • We do not write promotional content for dispensaries in exchange for compensation

Licensed Dispensary Partnerships

NYS Cannabis Guide may partner with licensed New York State cannabis dispensaries to provide location guides, delivery information, and product availability data.

These partnerships are disclosed transparently:

  • Dispensary listings include disclosure that we may receive compensation
  • Partnership relationships do not influence our editorial independence
  • We maintain the same editorial standards regardless of partnership status

Editorial Independence Assurance

NYS Cannabis Guide maintains complete editorial independence:

  • Content decisions are made by our editorial team based on educational value and accuracy
  • Regulatory coverage is based on official New York State OCM documentation and legal requirements
  • Product information is factual and research-based, not promotional
  • Compensation relationships do not influence what we write or how we write it

Our readers can trust that our educational content is independent and unbiased, regardless of business relationships.

Sponsored Content Labeling Policy

Any sponsored or paid content on NYS Cannabis Guide is clearly labeled:

  • Sponsored articles are marked with “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership” labels
  • Sponsored content is visually distinct from editorial content
  • Sponsored content is never mixed with editorial articles in listings or feeds
  • Readers can always distinguish between editorial and commercial content

Last updated: 2026-02-24