Transparency

Our model

Taverne AI is funded by four channels, in expected order of importance at the 12-month mark:

1. Affiliate links. When you click a tool link and subscribe, we earn a commission. That's our main lever.
2. Store. Templates, SMB audits, courses, and bundles sold directly via Stripe.
3. Skool community. Annual subscription for advanced discussions, sessions, and resources.
4. Custom audits. Hands-on AI diagnostics for Quebec SMBs, billed by David.

Active affiliate programs

We list here only the programs that actually pay us a commission. Updated when we sign or terminate a program.

No active affiliate program as of May 2, 2026. The first ones will be listed here as soon as we sign.

Editorial independence

A tool being part of our affiliate list never changes our verdict. Three concrete commitments:

• We publish on non-affiliated tools when they're better. The rule is "right tool for the need," not "highest-paying."
• A negative review stands if the tool deserves it, even when it pays us. The Where it falls short section is non-negotiable.
• Comparisons name the winning tool for each use case, not the one paying Taverne best.

Test methodology

We never publish on a tool we haven't actually used. Baseline: three weeks minimum of active use before a first review. Full detail on our methodology page.

Reception policy

• We accept free trials offered by vendors — that's industry-standard practice. It commits us to nothing.
• We refuse direct payment for publication (sponsored content, paid placements, articles for sale).
• We accept testing a tool suggested by its vendor. We don't commit to publishing on it, and certainly not to praising it.

Known conflicts of interest

David, who edits Taverne AI, also runs other businesses. Here are the ties that could weigh on content:

• LeadLoup — Meta Ads agency for SMBs. If a mentioned tool is used at a LeadLoup client, that's noted in the article. No tool used at LeadLoup pays us a separate commission.
• Complexe Kia — ongoing vehicle acquisition mandate. Unrelated to Taverne directly, but disclosed because it's our largest current hourly client.
• Anthropic (Claude) — tool used in internal production (writing, code assistance). Our public opinion is informed by real use, not a sponsorship. If Anthropic offered us privileged terms, we'd disclose it here.

FTC + Quebec AMF disclosures

In accordance with the requirements of Quebec's Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Taverne AI discloses that it may receive compensation for purchases generated via the affiliate links on this site. This relationship does not influence the editorial verdict: we only publish on tools we've tested.

The disclosure banner appears at the top and bottom of every article containing at least one affiliate link.

Spot a problem?

If you find an undeclared conflict, a soft recommendation for a paying tool, or any other blind spot, write to: david_cyr@hotmail.fr. Treated as priority.