Editorial Policy

 Claim Science exists to help consumers understand the evidence behind product claims and make better-informed purchasing decisions.

Our editorial decisions are guided by accuracy, transparency, scientific reasoning, and practical relevance.

Editorial Independence

Our conclusions are based on the evidence available to us, not on whether a product manufacturer, retailer, or affiliate program benefits from our coverage.

A product may receive a positive, mixed, or negative assessment regardless of whether we can earn a commission from links associated with that product.

How We Choose Products

We primarily focus on consumer products that make specific, interesting, or measurable claims.

These may include claims related to:

• Cleaning and sanitation
• Air and water quality
• Energy efficiency
• Food preservation
• Noise and performance
• Filtration
• Temperature and humidity
• Product durability
• Other measurable technical features

We may also cover new or unusual products when their marketing raises an interesting scientific or technical question.

Our Sources

Depending on the topic, Claim Science may use:

• Official manufacturer information
• Product manuals and specifications
• Test reports and certifications
• Government and regulatory sources
• Scientific publications
• Industry standards
• Independent testing organizations
• Engineering and scientific calculations
• Other credible publicly available information

Whenever possible, we prioritize primary sources over summaries or promotional material.

Scientific Evidence and Uncertainty

Scientific and technical evidence is not always complete.

When evidence is limited, conflicting, or not directly applicable to the finished product, we aim to clearly explain that uncertainty rather than present speculation as fact.

Our Claim Verdicts reflect the evidence available at the time an article is published or updated.

Corrections and Updates

Product specifications, marketing claims, scientific evidence, and regulations can change.

If we discover a meaningful factual error, we may correct the article.

If new evidence significantly changes our assessment, we may update the article and revise its Claim Verdict.

Product Testing

Claim Science may analyze products using publicly available evidence without physically testing every product we cover.

When we personally test or use a product, we will clearly state that in the article.

We do not imply hands-on testing when a conclusion is based on specifications, published research, manufacturer data, or other external evidence.

Affiliate Relationships

Some articles may contain affiliate links. If a reader purchases a product through one of these links, Claim Science may receive a commission at no additional cost to the reader.

Affiliate relationships do not determine our Claim Verdicts or editorial conclusions.

AI-Assisted Research and Writing

Claim Science may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with research organization, data processing, calculations, drafting, editing, or language improvement.

Scientific conclusions and Claim Verdicts are based on the underlying evidence reviewed for each article. AI-generated information is not treated as evidence by itself.

Our Standard

We do not ask whether a marketing claim sounds impressive.

We ask whether the evidence supports what consumers are being led to believe.

Interesting products make big promises. We check the science behind them.

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