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What your backing creates

A new or expanded public guide that explains what the published research shows, links to its sources and identifies important unanswered questions. You receive the link to read and share. Everyone else can read it too.

Your name stays with the guide

Choose your name, an agreed alias or anonymous credit. We retain the funding credit through future updates for as long as WBF publishes the guide. You do not need an ongoing subscription, and you can ask us to remove your name later.

What happens after I get in touch?
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  2. We agree the work in writing. You receive the scope, finished page, USD quote, delivery date, progress updates, feedback and cancellation arrangements.
  3. You accept, then pay. We send the agreed project invoice after you accept the proposal. Research backing is separate from a Patreon membership or ordinary contribution.
  4. We publish and send you the guide. Your agreed funding credit appears on the page. Funding supports the work; the evidence determines the conclusions.

We review published research. We do not offer individual diagnosis or treatment plans. Please do not send medical records. Organisation requests follow the existing funding eligibility rules.

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Meet the people
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For the people who choose to put their name to it. Every contribution counts, whether or not you join the board.

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How WBF is funded
How does the supporter board work?

We rank people by their total verified contributions. You choose whether to make your name, total and position public. We review each listing before it appears, including changes to an existing listing.

Your money can move your name up the board. Contributions never change health guidance or what anyone can use for free.

How do I manage or cancel support?

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What will a direct WBF contribution show on my statement?

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How do I request a refund for a direct WBF contribution?

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Can an organisation support WBF?

Organisation listings start at $500 in total completed support. We review them by hand, label them as paid placements and show them in broad bands, without exact totals or ranks. Organisations selling health products, treatments or medical services aren't eligible for public placement.

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