Claim labels
Articles distinguish four kinds of material:
- Sourced fact: a factual claim supported by a linked primary or authoritative source.
- Editorial analysis: a reasoned interpretation, recommendation, or framework.
- Example: an illustrative scenario that is not presented as a real customer or test.
- Testing status: what was and was not directly exercised for the article.
Source hierarchy
Primary laws, regulators, standards bodies, official technical documentation, and original research are preferred for material claims. High-quality secondary analysis may provide context. Vendor marketing, affiliate pages, testimonials, and social posts are weak evidence for performance or comparative claims and must be treated accordingly.
Testing
An article will not say “tested,” “benchmarked,” or imply hands-on experience unless the relevant behavior was actually exercised and the scope can be described. A useful test note should state the date, plan or version where relevant, fixtures, acceptance criteria, important configuration, and limitations. Screenshots alone do not prove reliability.
When testing has not occurred, the article will say so. Future tests may be proposed, but they will not be written in the past tense.
AI assistance
AI tools may assist with outlining, code, editing, or research triage. They are not treated as sources. Material factual claims require source verification. Generated names, quotes, statistics, testimonials, experiences, and citations are prohibited unless independently verified as real and accurately represented.
Product reviews and updates
Software changes quickly. Reviews and comparisons should show their publication or update date, avoid permanent-sounding conclusions, and distinguish documented capability from observed behavior. Material terms, pricing, model, or policy changes may trigger an update.
Commercial relationships
Advertising, affiliate links, free access, sponsorship, and paid products must not purchase editorial conclusions. Relationships that could reasonably affect a reader’s interpretation will be disclosed. The site does not promise AdSense acceptance or participation in any affiliate program.
Corrections
Material errors should be corrected promptly after verification. A correction should preserve the article’s integrity and update the date when the change is substantial. Minor spelling or formatting edits do not require a correction note.
Reader responsibility
Guides are educational. Readers must check current terms, professional obligations, client agreements, laws, and risk tolerance before adopting a consequential workflow.