Corrections and disclosures

A credible publication should make it straightforward to challenge a claim and understand what changed. Corrections are treated as part of responsible publishing, not as an inconvenience to hide.

Concerns are assessed against the cited source, stronger available evidence, and the meaning of the original passage. A correction is not refused simply because the error was made in good faith.

Minor edits

Spelling, punctuation, formatting, and broken-link repairs that do not alter meaning may be made without a correction note.

Material corrections

A change to a factual claim, number, quotation, interpretation, or conclusion receives a dated note that explains the substance of the correction.

Substantial revisions

When new evidence changes the guide’s framing or conclusion, the guide receives an updated date and a clear revision note.

Retractions or archival notices

Content that cannot be corrected reliably may be withdrawn or archived, with an explanation left at its original address whenever practical.

Use the contact and error reporting page. Include the guide address, the exact passage, why it may be wrong, and a reliable source that supports the concern when one is available.

Do not send medical records, identifying patient information, or a personal request for diagnosis. Reports are evaluated on their evidence, whether or not the reader agrees with the guide’s broader argument.

Any sponsorship, grant, payment, affiliate relationship, gift, or relevant personal interest that could affect a reader’s judgment will be disclosed beside the affected guide. Sponsored work will not be described as independent editorial work.

A contributor or reviewer should disclose a relevant financial, professional, academic, or personal relationship before publication. The disclosure should be specific enough for a reader to understand the possible influence.

Saqib retains final responsibility for what appears under his name. Outside support does not purchase a conclusion, remove warranted criticism, or prevent a correction.

If the publication later accepts advertising or commercial support, that material must be visually and verbally distinct from editorial content, and this policy must be updated before it appears.

A material correction appears on the affected guide with its date and a concise explanation of what changed.

The notice remains available after the guide is revised, so readers can understand the change without relying on an undated edit.