About PickGuides
Editorial Policy
The evidence, AI-assistance, review, update, and correction standards used by PickGuides.
Updated 2026-11-14
Evidence before publication
Factual claims should be traceable to source evidence with an observation or verification date. Product identity, specifications, images, long-form text, and buying destinations are checked separately. Missing source material is hidden or held for review rather than invented.
AI-assisted work
AI may help organize research, identify inconsistencies, or draft original explanatory text. AI output is treated as a draft. It must pass the same evidence, conflict, rights, destination, and publication checks as other content, and it must not turn review themes into unsupported performance claims.
Reviews and testing claims
We distinguish source comparisons, retailer feedback, and PickGuides editorial explanation. We do not claim that every item was purchased, personally tested, or independently laboratory tested. When a specific testing statement is used, the supporting method and evidence must be recorded.
Updates and corrections
A source refresh creates a difference for review; it does not silently overwrite a live page. Approved changes create a new version. Material identity, ranking, media, destination, or evidence conflicts block publication until resolved.
Tell us about an error
Readers and brands can report a factual error through our contact page. Please identify the page, the statement, and supporting information. Commercial requests do not guarantee inclusion, placement, or a favorable conclusion.