¶ Standards · I–V
Editorial Standards
I
Sources We Cite
- Academic databases: PubMed, Cochrane, SSRN, NBER
- Government data: BLS, FDA, EPA, FTC, CFPB, NHTSA
- Industry standards: AVMA, AAFCO, NIST, ISO, IEEE
- Manufacturer official specifications
- Verified measurement publications: RTINGS, Wirecutter
II
Sources We Avoid
- Wikipedia article body (acceptable as discovery for primary sources)
- Other blogs, personal testimonials
- Influencer reviews
- Vendor marketing material (specifications excepted)
III
Corrections Policy
Errors are corrected within 24 hours of discovery. Updates are logged inline as "Updated YYYY-MM-DD: [change]".
IV
Sponsorship Policy
We never accept payment for recommendations. Affiliate fees are disclosed at the top of each article and in the footer.
V
AI Usage Policy
All articles are produced with AI assistance. All primary sources are verified by humans before publication.