Key takeaways
- Official sources come first.
- Volatile claims receive dates and refresh schedules.
- Conflicts and affiliate relationships are disclosed.
Source hierarchy
Primary sources include official terms, rules, support documentation, operator pages, regulators, government resources, and direct written statements. Reputable secondary reporting can provide context but does not replace official terms.
Review process
Drafts receive factual review, link validation, compliance review, accessibility checks, and metadata review before publication.
Corrections
Material errors are corrected promptly with a note describing the change, date, and reason. Minor spelling fixes do not require a public correction entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can advertisers approve reviews?
No. Commercial partners may identify factual errors but cannot control conclusions.
Are AI tools used?
They may assist research or drafting, but a human editor must verify facts, sources, and final publication.
How are anonymous sources handled?
They are avoided for routine product facts and require editor approval for exceptional use.
Editorial note
This page is based on documented research unless first-hand testing is explicitly described. Found an outdated statement? Send a correction with a dated source.