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Evidence and source ledger

Every source used to separate merchant claims, official facts, independent guidance, competitor data, and audience signals.

Merchant documentation

  1. Brilliant Directories account pricing page — Merchant documentation · account.brilliantdirectories.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-10-23
  2. Brilliant Directories plans page — Merchant documentation · brilliantdirectories.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-10-23
  3. Brilliant Directories terms of service (effective February 18, 2026) — Merchant documentation · brilliantdirectories.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-10-23
  4. Brilliant Directories monetization page — Merchant documentation · brilliantdirectories.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-10-23
  5. Brilliant Directories free trial page — Merchant documentation · brilliantdirectories.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-10-23
  6. Brilliant Directories Instant Business Data page — Merchant documentation · brilliantdirectories.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-10-23
  7. Brilliant Directories home page — Merchant documentation · brilliantdirectories.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-10-23
  8. Brilliant Directories setup page — Merchant documentation · brilliantdirectories.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-10-23

Regulatory guidance

  1. FTC Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, 16 CFR Part 255 (eCFR) — Regulatory guidance · ecfr.gov · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  2. FTC Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, 16 CFR Part 465 (eCFR) — Regulatory guidance · ecfr.gov · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23

Alternative provider

  1. eDirectory pricing and ordering page — Alternative provider · edirectory.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  2. Directify pricing page — Alternative provider · directify.app · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  3. Join It pricing page — Alternative provider · joinit.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  4. GeoDirectory Pricing Manager add-on page — Alternative provider · wpgeodirectory.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  5. eDirectory home page — Alternative provider · edirectory.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  6. eDirectory free demo page — Alternative provider · edirectory.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  7. eDirectory terms and conditions — Alternative provider · edirectory.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  8. eDirectory Enterprise source license page — Alternative provider · edirectory.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  9. Directify home page — Alternative provider · directify.app · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  10. Join It home page — Alternative provider · joinit.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23
  11. GeoDirectory home page — Alternative provider · wpgeodirectory.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23

Reference

  1. Google Search Central spam policies (updated August 28, 2026) — Reference · developers.google.com · Publisher independence not verified · checked 2026-10-23