¶ Standards · I–V
Editorial Standards
I
Preferred Sources
- Government, regulator, and standards-body documents
- Peer-reviewed research and reputable surveys
- Official product specifications and security documentation
- Independent measurements with a disclosed method
II
Using Secondary Sources
- Blogs and community posts may provide examples or help locate stronger evidence.
- Vendor marketing language is not treated as independent proof.
- When a source does not directly support a claim, we narrow or remove the claim.
III
Corrections Policy
Reported errors are reviewed against the evidence and their likely impact. Confirmed errors are corrected as promptly as practical, and material changes may be noted in the article.
IV
Sponsorship and Affiliate Policy
We do not accept paid placement in exchange for a recommendation. If affiliate links appear, the relationship is disclosed in the article or disclosure page.
V
AI Usage Policy
AI tools may assist with research organization and drafting. We do not invent unsupported experience, and public pages are checked for repetition, evidence, links, and visuals before release.