Editorial Policy

Standards & transparency

Last updated: 10 August 2026

Cat Fortress publishes practical guidance for people choosing cat trees, wall furniture, catios and smart cat products. This policy explains how we research, write, monetize and correct our content.

Editorial independence

Cat Fortress may earn commission from selected affiliate links, but retailers and manufacturers do not receive control over our conclusions. Payment is not accepted in exchange for a guaranteed positive review, ranking or omission of meaningful limitations.

If sponsored material is ever published, it will be clearly labelled before the reader reaches the commercial content.

Research standards

We prioritize primary and product-specific information such as manufacturer specifications, manuals, installation instructions and official support materials. Retail listings may be used to confirm availability, variants and current product descriptions. We compare details that affect real use, including dimensions, platform size, weight guidance, stability, access, cleaning, installation and ongoing costs.

Specifications and listings can be incomplete or inconsistent. When a capacity, measurement or feature cannot be verified confidently, we aim to say so rather than filling the gap with an assumption.

Hands-on testing

A product is described as tested, used or reviewed hands-on only when that has actually occurred. Unless an article explicitly says otherwise, Cat Fortress recommendations are research-based comparisons rather than laboratory or long-term household tests.

Recommendations and rankings

There is rarely one universally “best” cat product. We prefer use-case recommendations—such as best for a large cat, small apartment, senior cat or multi-cat household—supported by practical reasons. Price, availability and variants change, so readers should verify the final product, seller and local terms before purchasing.

Affiliate relationships

Affiliate links may generate commission at no additional cost to the reader. Amazon links may redirect international visitors to a matching local product or search result. Our full commercial explanation is available in the Affiliate Disclosure.

Corrections and updates

We update guides when material specifications, availability or recommendations change. Minor wording and formatting improvements may be made without a separate notice. Meaningful factual corrections should be reflected in the article as soon as reasonably possible.

If you find an error, use the contact form and include the page URL and supporting source where possible.

Use of software and AI tools

Cat Fortress may use software and AI-assisted tools to support research organization, drafting, editing, translation, image preparation or technical maintenance. Such tools do not replace responsibility for the published page. Product claims, links and final publishing decisions are reviewed by the site operator, and unsupported first-hand experience must not be invented.

Veterinary and safety information

Cat Fortress is an informational publishing site, not a veterinary service. Content does not replace advice from a qualified veterinarian, behaviourist, installer or other appropriate professional. Readers remain responsible for checking product instructions, secure installation and suitability for their cat and home.

Review methodology

For the criteria used in product comparisons, see How We Review Products.