Trust & Editorial Standards
Many modafinil review sites are run by anonymous affiliates. BuyModa is run by a named founder. This page sets out how we work.
See the five things we check or jump to our editorial FAQ.
The Bottom Line
BuyModa is not a pharmacy and sells nothing. It is an independent review site. It earns affiliate commission from some vendor links. We review vendors and track shipping reports so you can choose with more information.
Can You Trust BuyModa?
BuyModa is an independent review site run by a named founder. It does not sell modafinil. It earns affiliate commission from some vendor links and discloses this on every page. Judge each review by the sources it links.
Who Runs BuyModa?
Fair question. BuyModa is run under a real name and photo.
Shane Hellmrich
Studied Health Promotion at Curtin University. Shane writes and reviews BuyModa's vendor reviews and guides.
Medical statements, including dosage guidance, are meant to cite peer-reviewed research or a regulator. If one doesn't, tell us.
Five Things We Check
These are the five areas we look at before a vendor appears in our vendor comparison guides. Commission does not buy a place.
Maker Records
We look for the maker's name and batch details on each product. Missing or pending records count against a vendor.
Shipping Record
We look at delivery times and reader reports for US, UK and Australian routes.
Customs Intel
We follow seizure reports by route. Where a route looks risky, we point readers to domestic shipping options.
Payments and Refunds
We read each vendor's payment options and its refund and reship terms.
Customer Support
We note how vendors handle support questions and reader complaints.
Pro Tip: If a vendor won't name the maker of what it sells, walk away. Our modafinil safety guide covers what to look for.
Scientific Citation Standard
Medical statements should link to peer-reviewed sources or a regulator, not forum posts. These are the sources we use.
Editorial Independence
Let's address the elephant in the room. Yes, BuyModa earns affiliate commissions, and we're transparent about that on every page with a full disclosure.
But here's where we draw the line.
Affiliate links disclosed on every page
If a vendor stops delivering or misleads readers, it comes off our recommended list. What it earns us does not change that.
Readers' trust is worth more than any commission.
The Protection Shield
Scam prevention is a core part of what we do. The modafinil space attracts bad actors like moths to a flame: clone sites, hijacked domains of defunct vendors, and outright fraud.
Active Scam Monitoring
We track clone sites that reuse the names of closed vendors, such as Afinil Express. Our vendor warnings cover high-risk sellers.
If something looks off about a vendor, check our warnings before you hand over your money.
Red Flag Checklist: No named maker, no physical address, no refund policy, copied product photos from other vendors, or a domain registered less than 6 months ago. Hit any of those? Steer clear.
Editorial Standards FAQ
Common questions about how BuyModa researches, reviews, and recommends vendors.
No. BuyModa is not a pharmacy or vendor. It is an independent review site that researches and reviews modafinil vendors.
We earn affiliate commission when readers buy through some of our links. This is disclosed on every page. Commission does not decide where a vendor ranks.
Vendors are re-reviewed on an ongoing basis. We look at maker records, shipping and seizure reports, support, and payments. If a vendor slips, its review is updated.
Medical statements should cite peer-reviewed research via PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, or a regulator (TGA, MHRA, FDA). Forum posts are not used as medical evidence.
No. Rankings come from the five areas above, not from commission. Read more in our vendor comparison guide.
Its review is updated. If problems continue, it comes off our recommended list and goes on the watchlist.
BuyModa publishes the name of the person behind it. It discloses its affiliate links and re-reviews vendors on an ongoing basis.