This is a customizable first-draft policy and must be updated to match the site’s real editorial workflow.
Research and Fact Checking
Factual claims should be checked against reliable primary or reputable secondary sources. Unverified rumors should be clearly identified or omitted.
Reviews and Recommendations
Reviews and scores must reflect genuine editorial assessment. Recommendations should explain the reasoning behind each selection and should not be presented as objective fact.
Corrections
Material errors should be corrected promptly and, where appropriate, the updated date should reflect meaningful changes.
AI Assistance
If AI tools are used for research support, drafting or editing, human editors remain responsible for verification, originality, copyright compliance and final publication.
Affiliate Relationships
Commercial relationships must be disclosed and should not determine factual conclusions or editorial scores.