DealScore (0–100) — deterministic v1
- Base 20 — every verified deal starts here.
- Discount up to 40 — deeper discounts score higher (capped at 80% off).
- Coupon +10 — extra savings layer attached.
- Freshness up to 15 — newer deals score higher; decays over 72h.
- Urgency up to 10 — only for merchant-confirmed deadlines, rising as the end nears. Our own listing rotation earns none.
- Price band up to 5 — accessible prices get a small boost.
Scores are algorithmic, not financial advice. Components are stored per deal for full transparency.